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WilliamP Stark
Nurseries
Stark City: Missouri
‘J. H. Hale and the J. H. Hale Peach.’
Packing Houses of the William P. Stark Nurseries
The largest and most complete brick packing houses in America. Located on three railroads. Trees are handled and packed with the greatest
care and shipped promptly at the right time. Special facilities for handling rush orders.
Telegraph your order if the season is advanced
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Policy
I HAVE specialized in propagating vigor-
ous, healthy trees for the planter, (they
grow to perfection in our Ozark Moun-
tain soils) and in developing bearing orchards.
It has been my life work, and the life work of
the folks in the nursery and in the office who
have done so much to make this business a
success. These two things we do well — grow
good nursery trees, and good orchards.
The true nurseryman must be a trained
fruit grower. A knowledge of orchard meth-
ods, varieties, and markets is as necessary
to good nursery work as the left hand is to
the right. Some claim to be nurserymen
who know nothing about fruit growing —
they are not nurserymen, they are unskilled
“tree growers” who understand little about the young trees after they
leave their hands — and care less. They often sell all of their trees to
some middleman, a “wholesaler” or “dealer,” who peddles them through
“agents” or “salesmen.” These agents generally know less about what they
are selling, and the firm they represent, than does the man who is buying the
trees. I offer you trees direct from the nursery to your orchard and save
you all of these “in-between” profits.
Our business is to grow the best trees that can be propagated and sell
them direct to you at the lowest possible price. Our business is to give you
accurate, careful information, so that you may select the best varieties and
trees for your own special requirements.
Our business is to furnish you special planting directions for your indi-
vidual order, and to keep in touch with you after you have bought the trees
and plants, and help you to secure the best results with the least amount of
work and expense.
You want the healthiest, hardiest and most vigorous trees and plants at
a reasonable cost. We have and will deliver just what you want and the
way you want it. Let’s trade.
William P. Stark
Read this
What We Agree to do
The William P. Stark Nurseries sell trees direct from the nurseries to your orchards. We
cut out all agents and other middlemen, thereby saving you one-half of the expense. Our desire
is to do everything for you that we can do better and cheaper than you can, giving you the best
service at the lowest possible cost. It is to our mutual advantage to furnish the best trees, deliver
them promptly and in good condition at the lowest cost consistent with the highest quality.
Each tree is doubly guaranteed true to name. Only the most experienced men — men
who have worked in the nursery all their lives — have charge of the work in the different
propagating and packing departments. Every precaution is taken to have each plant true
to label. Always look for our trade-mark on the back of each label. If from any fault of ours
a tree is not true to label, we will, on proper proof, either (1) replace double the number, or
(2) refund the price paid plus 6 per cent compound interest, and also replace the actual num-
ber of trees free of charge. This is a guarantee that guarantees. It means something. It is
worth while, and you can depend on it.
Prices are at the each, ten, hundred, and thousand rates. Trees are tied in bundles of ten.
The ten, hundred, and thousand rate prices are allowed only on unbroken bundles and for
the full number of trees. The hundred and thousand rates will be allowed when the order
calls for full number of trees in unbroken bundles of the same class of stock. That is, the
hundred rate will be allowed on ten unbroken bundles of apple of different varieties. The
thousand rate will be allowed on one hundred unbroken bundles of apple of different varieties.
Vines and berry bushes are tied in bundles of 25. The 25, 100 and 1000 rates will be given
for unbroken bundles.
Car load lots. Special prices will be made on car load lots to associations, clubs, orchard-
ists and other large buyers. Send a list giving size and quantity wanted for special estimate.
Size of trees. We make but one grade — the best. This one grade is divided in different
sizes which are indicated by X for the medium, XX for the larger, and XXX for the very
largest. To give the orchardist an idea of the different sizes, we state the approximate height
of each. This form of classification was originated by William P. Stark, and later approved
by the American Association of Nurserymen. The orchardist should remember that size,
vigor and shape of the roots, also the form and size of the top of the tree, are far more impor-
tant than the mere height. Do not be deceived by the cheap tree man who retails a 6-foot
tree for less than good stock will bring at wholesale. A tall man is not necessarily a vigorous
or strong man, and there is a world of difference in trees of the same height. That is why
we have adopted the X, XX and XXX system because, it not only indicates the height but
stands for full caliper, well grown and vigorous trees with strong root systems. We will
send a sample bundle of different sizes of trees for a reasonable price.
Planting directions. We send a complete set of planting directions with each order, telling
how to plant and prune each tree. Just the information that you need. No more, no less;
all you want to know about the care of trees on arrival and preparation of ground.
William P. Stark trees are free from injurious insects and fungus diseases. All stock is
doubly inspected by the state officials and by our yown entomologists who co-operate with
the state officials and go over the nursery carefully each season. The trees are given one final
and thorough examination just before they are packed in the box for the customer. Every
precaution is taken to safeguard the buyer of William P. Stark trees.
Freight. Nursery stock travels by fast freight and the rate is low. Trees are delivered
free on board cars at our packing house and every means used to rush the shipment. If
you have delayed sending your order, telegraph and we will rush the trees to you on short notice.
Parcel post. Anybody can have a fruit and flower garden now. No matter how far from
the railroad or how small your order. We can reach you by Parcel Post. See page 108.
Guaranteed delivery. The safe arrival of your order is assured. We will replace free of
charge shipments lost or spoiled en route to your railroad shipping station.
Boxed and packed free. No charge is made for boxing or packing. We send shipments
all over the United States and foreign countries and they arrive at destination in good shape.
The J. H. Hale peach. It is mutually agreed between buyer and seller of these J. H.
Hale peach trees, that they will never be used for propagating other trees. This is for your
protection. None are genuine without the signature J. H. Hale (trade mark).
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Yellow Transparent Orchard, ten years old. Eastern grown (from U. S. D. A. Bulletin)
Courtesy of H. P. Gould
The Surest Money Makers
APPLE The apple has always been recognized as the universal fruit. It thrives
ADAPTABILITY in practically every state in the Union with possibly one exception, and
succeeds on all well drained tillable soils. America is the world’s apple
barrel. Some localities are especially favored and will eventually grow the greater part of the
export market crop, but every land owner should grow enough apples and other fruits for his
own family. Varieties of special adaptability have been given us by the plant breeders and
now apples can be grown from Maine to California, from Canada to Mexico. Early, medium
or late ripening apples can be had from one year’s end to another. Over-production? —
NO! It is this very same wide adaptability and production that is the making of the indus-
try, that is changing it from a secondary branch of farming to a highly developed business.
Here’s why apples were exported to Europe in the days of Benjamin Franklin, but there was
no real progress until the very recent perfection and use of cold storage and refrigerator cars.
There has been a haphazard development of our foreign and city markets that seems disgrace-
fully inefficient to the average business man. We haven’t made a good start. The real pos-
sibilities have never been touched. The industry is still in its infancy.
PAST Would you like a bit of history? New York State was the great apple-growing
MISTAKES center the first half of the last century, but the fruit became inferior as the
orchards grew older and the insects, pests, and fungus diseases increased.
Fruit growing was merely a branch of farming. Then along the middle of the century, mil-
lions of trees were planted in the virgin soil of Missouri and Arkansas, and farther north in
Michigan. New York buyers came West to get perfect apples from these orchards. Insects
and fungous diseases developed and the fruit soon became inferior like that of New York.
Fruit growing was still one branch of farming.
WESTERN Then the Colorado folks began to set orchards, following the successful exam-
PROGRESS pies of the Mormons in Utah, and so the planting swept on in a great wave
to the Pacific Coast, and the southwest. But there were several vital differ-
ences in these far Western folks. They were strangers in a new country, not bound by local
customs or prejudices. Their orchards meant success or poverty to them, and they did not
quit and give up when the insects came — they sprayed, they perfected smudge pots to pre-
vent frost injury, and having good fruit, they developed co-operative associations to sell it
for high prices. They separated fruit growing from farming.
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SUCCESS This was the first real step made. The Middle West had simply repeated the
mistakes of the East. The success accomplished by the Western growers became
the talk of the nation, and thousands of people invested their money in fruit growing which
brought the industry to its second great step, that is, the problem of distribution. The East-
erners have just learned from the Westerners how to raise good fruit from well cared for trees,
and the question of distribution is being solved by the united efforts of the fruit growers East
and West. The day of 100, 500 and 1,000 per cent profits per year on orchards may not come
again, but there is greater safety, and a greater certainty of returns than in any other branch
of agriculture or in any other business. No investment is safer or will pay more than a good
apple orchard, favorably located, convenient to the markets of the United States.
THE DEMAND Over-production of quality apples is impossible. Such talk comes from
a man who hasn’t an orchard. The man who has a good orchard in a
suitable location plants more trees, and takes care of them. There is a large crop of apples
this year, apple prices are comparatively low, yet nine-tenths of our American consumers
are not supplied with good fruit at a fair price. If you doubt this, call on half a dozen nearby
grocery stores, look at their fruit and ask the prices. Then you will know that there is a prob-
lem but it is not that of over-production. It is a problem of ungraded inferior fruit and ex-
travagant methods of distribution.
PROFITS The problem is solving itself. Good fruit is making better and more easily reached
CERTAIN markets, and with better markets there will be more good fruit and profitable
prices. Each helps the other. There is a greater opportunity and profits are
more certain than ever before. The well cared for commercial orchard in a favorable location
has always been a big maker of profits and always will be. If you don’t believe it go and try
to buy such an orchard. The owner will not sell it for twice what it cost.
The Home Orchard
Then there is the home orchard. A few trees of early, medium and late apples planted in
the back yard or in the garden will yield untold pleasure and satisfaction. Suppose you
don’t live there a hundred years to enjoy each crop — someone else will. What if a thoughtful
person had planted such trees where you are now living! Think of the health-giving satis-
faction of spicy apples early in the summer; rich, juicy ones in the fall, and then Wealthy,
Jonathan, McIntosh, Grimes Golden, Delicious, Winesap, Stayman Winesap or Baldwin in
the winter and late spring — enough for yourself and your neighbors too. Plant some trees
now. Nothing will give a greater return of satisfaction and health. See prepaid parcel post
offer on page 108.
Delicious — firm, tender flesh, crammed full of rich, highly flavored, syrupy juice. See page 12.
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The William P. Stark Ahple Trees
THE SEED Selected wild crab apple seed from hardy trees are used to grow seedlings
which form the perfect roots of the William P. Stark apple trees. These seed
are planted on fertile loam and grown for one year. The seedlings are taken up in the fall
and are used for budding and grafting.
HARDY ROOTS The roots of the seedling stocks are trimmed when they are replanted
and a more vigorous, well branched root system is formed the next year
in the nursery. Trees handled in this way start better and grow faster when they are trans-
planted in the orchard.
BUDDING We propagate apple trees both by budding and by grafting and can give you either.
The buds are taken from bearing trees, true to name, and are inserted in the
seedling stocks by trained men. When the “bud-sticks” are taken from the trees the leaves
are removed immediately. The “bud-sticks” are then wrapped in alternate layers of waxed
paper and damp cloth and put in a cool box until they are sliced and inserted in the seedling
stocks. They are wound by hand with raffia which is removed as soon as the union has taken
place between the buds and stocks. All of the work is done by hand and just at the right
time. This close attention to the smallest details preserves all of the vigor of the trees.
GRAFTING The grafting wood is also cut from bearing trees in our own orchards, and from
the most productive and vigorous trees wherever they can be found. A con-
stant watch is kept for improved types of old varieties as well as for new fruits. The cion is
fitted to the seedling root with a care and accuracy that is truly wonderful. It is entirely
different from manufacturing. Each operation requires individual judgment for in nature no
two seedlings or no two cions are alike. Great care is used to have bevels and notches of cion,
and seedling root, fit so neatly and match so closely that it is difficult to see the line of union.
The splice is then wrapped smoothly as a new spool of thread, and as the graft grows
the selected cion of the variety
unites perfectly with the hardy
seedling root. This extra pains-
taking care makes the best trees.
It takes years of experience to be-
come adept at the work — but it is
the William P. Stark way, the best
way, which is possible only with
men who have grown up in the
work.
ONE YEAR Plant either one or two year old
OLD TREES apple trees. Good orchards have
been developed from both. Suc-
cessful fruit growers and government experts who
have made tests, are almost unanimous in prefer-
ring a well grown one year old apple tree. The
one year old tree is a straight whip and a head can
be developed at any desired height. They can be
trained to suit your own ideas. They can be
handled with less labor and bought for less money,
they transplant more readily, they can be culti-
vated closer the first year without barking the
limbs, are less apt to lean with the prevailing
winds, and when properly cared for they bear fruit
just as soon as the two year old trees.
IMPORTANT It pays to order early and have
your trees shipped as soon as the
weather conditions will permit. We assure safe
arrival.
One year old apple trees
Ozark Mountain grown
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TWO YEAR Many planters prefer two year old trees and buy them from us year after
OLD TREES year. We prune our two year old trees in the nursery with the same individual
care they should get in the orchard; they are gone over many times during
the season and given far better training than most orchards. They are headed at a medium
height producing heavy strong branched trees, costing us more to grow but it makes you a
better orchard tree. A number of branches are trained on the upper fourteen to sixteen inches
of the main trunk. This makes it possible for you to have either medium or low head trees
without weak crotches. Most old style two year old trees are headed high with a few branches,
all starting near the top, which is a cheap tree for the nurseryman to grow, but trees started
this way will have weak crotches that split under heavy loads of fruit. We train our two year
old trees just as if they were in our own orchard. They are started right so they will carry
heavy loads of fruit without breaking. You can prune and shape William P. Stark two year
old apple trees, developing the perfect, open, spreading, vase-shaped heads which are the
ideal of modern fruit growers.
CULTIVATION The cultivation of nursery stock is different from any other crop. Varieties
require special attention and soils. Being in the nursery constantly and
watching trees from the time they are first planted, studying their needs all our lives, has en-
abled us to grow better trees, and to dig and deliver them to you in better condition. We want
you to know the way we dig and pack trees which is given on page 112. All the work is done so
scientifically and with such careful attention to the little details that no vigor is lost from
time the wild crab seed is first planted until the perfect apple tree is received by you.
Two Year Old Apple Trees — We make but one grade — the best. This grade is divided into
three sizes: X (3 to 4 feet), XX (4 to 5 feet), XXX (5 to 7 feet). Our “X”
system of grading includes full caliper, well branched tops,
strong roots and vigor, as well as height
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Season of Ripening
We class the apples as summer, fall and winter varieties, giving the months
of ripening north and south. All winter and late winter apples must be picked
about the same time in the fall of the year, but they are not ready for use until
later on. They are mature when picked, but are not “ripe” or ready to eat
until they have been kept in the cellar or storage for some time. Their “sea-
son of ripening” is the season when they are at their best for eating or cook-
ing. It is impossible to give the exact date, because that varies with the
locality. (Every ten miles further north you go the season is approximately
a day later.) It also varies with the altitude. There may be a week’s, or
even a month’s difference in two orchards only a few miles apart, where one
is down in the valley and the other is away up on the mountain. The
time of ripening also varies with the season, depending upon the amount of
sunshine, rainfall, and whether it was an early or a late spring.
ALBEMARLE Albemarle is Yellow Newtown, and Brook Pippin is identical with Green
PIPPIN Newtown, while the Green Newtown and Yellow Newtown are so much
alike that it is highly probable that one is but a sport or strain of the other.
We grow the “Yellow Newtown — Albemarle” strain from bearing trees in Albemarle Co.,
Virginia. (See under Yellow Newtown.)
BALDWIN The Baldwin is known to every fruit grower and housewife in the north-
( Winter Apple) eastern United States. It is a staple on the apple markets everywhere. A
bright red winter apple. Medium to large size, roundish shape, attractive
color, good quality, when grown under favorable conditions. The flesh is firm and brittle, the
skin tough, making it a splendid shipper and keeper.
The tree is a strong, vigorous, upright grower; long-lived and hardy, stands winters of
southeast Canada along the Lakes, but not quite hardy enough to stand the cold, unprotected
regions of northern Maine. Bears about the seventh year. It forms a thick, round head, as
it grows older, requiring thinning and pruning to prevent light crops every other year.
The Baldwin is grown by the train-load in New England, in western New York and Ontario
because of its good dessert and cooking qualities; keeps well in storage; a profitable export
ORDER TODAY — DO IT NOW — HAVE TREES RESERVED
Baldwin Black Ben Davis (Aristo Black)
The apples for the millions — they fill the barrels
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apple and dries well. The Baldwin has also
been found profitable in Michigan, in Ohio
and in the higher altitude of the Virginias,
where it is an early winter apple, and in
Colorado, and a good apple in the lower
mountain ranges of California, but the
western fruit growers prefer higher quality
varieties.
“Probably no apple has secured so gen-
eral a popularity.” — Prof. E. P. Powell,
in “Orchard and Fruit Garden.”
Season of Ripening: New York, Michi-
gan, and higher altitudes in Northwestern
states from November until March. In com-
mon storage keeps until May, or even later
when held in cold storage; at its best in
January. In Virginia, Tennessee, and other
Southern states, ripens latter part of Sep-
tember, where it can be kept until Christmas or held in cold storage until January or February.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
BANANA, WINTER (Synonyms — Flory and Winter Banana.) The Banana is a wonder-
(Winter Apple) fully beautiful, brilliant, transparent, waxen yellow winter apple with
a bright pink and red blush on the sunny side. It is large to very
large, somewhat round and tapering at the blossom end. The skin is smooth and waxy, and
the flesh is crisp and juicy. Bruises show through the transparent, waxy skin; it requires
careful handling. The markets of to-day will not pay the price for apples that have been
roughly handled.
The tree is a good average grower adapted to many conditions. Colorado orchardists get
best results on “heavy” soils. The branches are rather flat and spreading; hardy except in
the most severe regions of the far North; comes into full bearing young, usually about the
fifth year, producing good crops every year. Blooms late.
The Banana is one of the most attractive and high quality juicy yellow apples, and has
been planted successfully in nearly every apple-growing state in the Union, but has been very
popular in Colorado and the states to the West and North. It has that unusual quality which
is not apparent at the first bite, but a peculiar exquisite flavor which delights everyone as
they eat and makes them want another one.
“ It’s great and good in New Jersey.” — J. H. Hale.
Season of Ripening: Northern grown Banana will keep in ordinary storage from middle of
November to April. Should usually be marketed before January. Southern grown Banana
should be disposed of not later than the Christmas holidays.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
BELLFLOWER The Bellflower is a decidedly attractive bright orange-yellow apple suf-
(Mason Orange) fused with pink on the cheek exposed to the sun. Large size, roundish
(Winter Apple) oblong, tapering sharply toward the blossom end. The flesh is whitish,
tinged with yellow, crisp, fine grained, tender, juicy, aromatic, brisk,
sub-acid. Very good quality.
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The tree is large, very vigorous, upright, spreading and hardy.
The old Yellow Bellflower is a well known apple in the East and is grown to a considerable
extent, especially in New York, where it is sold on local markets. Can be shipped profitably,
but requires careful handling. It is grown very extensively in some of the Western mountain
regions. Watsonville, Cal., is famous for its Bellflower, and in such localities it is the best
commercial apple of its season.
Season of Ripening: In New York, Michigan and other Northern states should be used
from December to February. Keeps until April in storage. Grown in California and in the
West, it is an early winter apple, but can be kept in storage until January or February.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c;
per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00;
per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c;
per bundle of
per bundle of
per bundle of
10, $1.40; per
10, $1.80; per
10, $2.50; per
100, $12.00; per
100, $16.00; per
100, $21.00; per
1000, $ 90.00
1000, $130.00
1000, $170.00
BEN DAVIS The Ben Davis was once the most widely grown apple in the Mississippi
Valley, making the growers more money than any other. The Black Ben, a
solid red apple, is far better quality and a better moneymaker than Ben Davis, and should
be planted in preference to Ben Davis, Gano, Shackleford, Coffelt, Arkansas Beauty, or any
other of the Ben Davis family. Mr. William P. Stark discarded Ben Davis more than a decade
ago, selecting its successor Black Ben as the most valuable, the most profitable of all the Ben
Davis type. (See under Black Ben Davis.)
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BLACK BEN DAVIS (Synonym — Ragen). The Black Ben Davis is a deeply colored,
(Late Winter Apple) bright red, late winter apple. It is covered a solid red like the Jona-
than, with light yellow where it has been shaded. In fact, small
western grown specimens often resemble Jonathan so closely in looks as to deceive the expert
It is large to very large; roundish conical shape, and smoother in outline than the Ben Davis —
a very “showy” apple. The flesh is white, firm, and somewhat juicier than Ben Davis; mild,
sub-acid, and fair quality. It does not have the “potato-like” flavor of the Ben Davis, but is
a fairly good eating apple and a very good cooker. The flesh does not bruise easily, and this,
with a thin but tough, smooth skin, makes it a remarkably fine keeping apple and one that
will stand a great deal of handling without injury.
The tree is hardy, vigorous, upright, and somewhat spreading in growth, differing more
widely from the old Ben Davis than others of that family. It bears about the sixth year.
The Black Ben Davis is one of the best commercial varieties. Its superb color and won-
derful keeping qualities make it an attractive and profitable apple for the fruit-stand trade.
It is an ideal fruit for the masses where better quality varieties do not succeed; as James M.
Irvine, Supt. of Morrisiana Ranch, says, “It fills the boxes.”
“Black Ben Davis is a little longer and smoother in outline than Ben Davis, very dark
solid red color, fragrant, not so poor in quality as Ben Davis, and is to be preferred.” — Prof.
C. P. Close, Maryland Bulletin No. 144.
“Superb in color, size and keeping qualities, while in flavor it is totally unlike Ben Davis.
Is a great commercial fruit.” — E. P. Powell.
“The fruit of the Black Ben Davis is deeper colored, more symmetrical, and of better
quality than old Ben Davis.” — Prof. E. J. Wickson, Cal.
Season of Ripening: Will keep all winter in ordinary cellar. Can be held in storage to
April. A profitable variety for storage, whether grown in New York, Missouri, or Cali-
fornia and other states north or south.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 16c;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 20c;
per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00;
per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00;
per 1000, $ 70.00
per 1000, $120.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each,
Year XXX 5 to 5 feet, each,
17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30;
20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70;
28c; per bundle of 10, $2.30;
per 100, $11.00;
per 100, $15.00;
per 100, $19.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $120.00
per 1000, $160.00
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DELICIOUS The Delicious is a wonderfully
(Winter Apple) beautiful, winter fruit, dis-
tinctively different from any
other apple. The great national dessert apple.
Its vigor, productiveness, and the exceptionally
high quality of the fruit, its great beauty and
unusual shipping qualities, put it in a class by
itself. The apple is striped and marked with
bright and dark red. The coloring is so deep on
the cheek next to the sun that it is almost a solid
crimson with a light blue bloom spreading over
it. On the shaded side, or where it has been
covered by a leaf or branch it often shows a
rich golden yellow. The apples are large and
of uniform size. The shape is unique. It is
round and long, broadly ribbed, tapering,
with five distinct knobs on the blossom end.
These knobs are especially prominent on apples
grown in the West and certain sections of the
East. They give it character and beauty. The
consumer always remembers Delicious because of the luscious flavor and delightful quality.
It makes such an impression that he recognizes it ever afterward, because of its characteristic
appearance and quality. The flesh is fine, tender and firm, and flowing over with rich, highly
flavored syrupy juice. No description can give a fair idea of the wonderful quality and flavor.
It is very mild, but not a “sweet” apple. It appeals to everyone and is an apple often rec-
ommended by physicians for patients who cannot digest harsher fruits. No two people de-
scribe its flavor alike. Some say it tastes like a pear. It reminds others of the banana and
various tropical fruits — but there is really nothing to which it compares, except another one
just like it. It has a delightful fragrant aroma, and a plate of them will perfume a whole room.
The skin is thin but tough. It is so tough that it will stand handling without injury. When
it is bruised the skin seldom breaks, but the bruise dries up without decaying or disfiguring
the apple. There is no other apple in the Delicious class, for no other apple combines the
wonderful flavor and fine texture of flesh with the tempting appearance and the ability to
stand shipment. It is an ideal combination of quality and attractiveness, and the greatest
money-maker of all. It is the apple that the best fruit dealers recommend to their most partic-
ular customers. It is offered on the menus of the largest hotels in America at 25c to 50c apiece.
The tree is hardy, a vigorous grower and naturally forms a perfect head of strong, arching
branches, capable of bearing enormous loads of fruit. It requires very little pruning and shap-
ing on the part of the orchardist to develop the “perfect tree.” The branches and twigs bend
under weight, but do not break. Bears fourth to sixth year. It is grown commercially in the
apple regions of the far North and upon the high mountains of the West. It has been unin-
jured in mountain orchards where such varieties as McIntosh and Spy were severely damaged
by the cold. The tree is such a hardy, vigorous grower, and is so resistant to aphis and other
diseases that it is often used as a stock for the weaker varieties. It withstands drouth because
of its great vigor and dense foliage. It thrives in every part of the country and in all kinds of
soils where apples can be grown. It has been fruited successfully and profitably in practically
every apple-growing district. Some of the most beautiful specimens ever grown came from
Mr. Hale’s orchard in Connecticut, others from Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and Massa-
chusetts. Delicious grown on North Manitou Island, Michigan, kept perfectly until May in
an ordinary cellar. Beautiful specimens have been sent from the mountains and valleys of
Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, and every apple-growing state without a single exception. Some
highly colored fruit has been grown in our Missouri orchards and in Arkansas. It is perfect
in Colorado, Oregon, Washington and New Mexico. The foliage is healthy and hangs well
on the tree. In California and other sections where they are troubled with the powdery mil-
dew, Delicious is resistant to this most troublesome disease. The bloom is hardy and opens
out later than other varieties, often surviving frosts that kill other apples. It produces large
quantities of vigorous, perfect pollen, and is recommended as a “pollenizer” by Prof. Whitten,
Delicious — the greatest apple of them all
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of the Missouri Experiment Station. The tree is unusually productive, and yields good crops
everywhere. A regular bearer, absolutely dependable. It often produces crops when others
fail, and it is having apples to sell when the other fellow hasn’t any that makes the orchardist
the most money. The tree comes into bearing young. It will grow and produce to better
advantage on more kinds of soil and in more different localities than any other variety.
This wonderful apple originated in the orchard of the late Jesse Hiatt, near Des Moines,
Iowa. Mr. Hiatt recognized the value of the apple; he brought it to the attention of William
P. Stark, who immediately undertook the propagation of it and was instrumental in distrib-
uting it for trial in every apple-growing region in America. Mr. Hiatt, who was an old Quaker,
has said that he would not misrepresent the apple for a hundred such varieties. We say amen
to the old “Friend’s” sentiment, which he expressed many years ago. Since then Delicious
has borne fruit in every apple-growing state, and has proven itself of great value, as fruit
growers can see for themselves. The wide-awake orchardists are planting it in large numbers.
It is easy to grow, easy to handle, and the most profitable of all to sell. It always brings the
highest prices. The western growers often sell it by the car-load at double the price per box
of other varieties.
This is the one great apple of America. It is the best money-maker, and the best orchard
tree. Plant at least one-half to three-fourths of your orchard to Delicious.
Statement by S. L. Hiatt, son of the originator and present owner of the original Delicious tree:
“The original Delicious tree is 40 years old and is still doing business at the same old stand.
Its originator, Jesse Hiatt, of East Peru, Iowa, passed to his reward in 1898 and I feel sure
that the greatest legacy or asset he could possibly have left to posterity or future generations
was the Delicious apple.
“I have picked apples off of this tree each and every year save one since it came into bear-
ing and at this date (March 17th) I have a few in my cave I would not exchange for an equal
number of the choicest oranges, bananas or pears that I have ever eaten.
“Jesse Hiatt was a very pious man seven days in a week but outside of his religion there
was nothing to which he was so thoroughly devoted as the raising of fine fruit. He would
not allow any one to grow finer specimens. When trees would begin to die or show signs of
tenderness he would watch carefully day after day until he should satisfy himself as to the
cause, whether it were borers, blight, wet soil or 30 below zero the previous winter.
“His grafting and experimenting covered many years. At one time he had seventeen varieties
growing on one tree. I cannot tell the name of the tree on which my father grafted seventeen
varieties of apples, but it was a fine shaped, thrifty tree, body straight, limbs rather heavy
and well diversified, with outer points turning up and slightly in. This tree was twenty years
old, it had blossomed sparingly a few times but had never borne an apple. While it was a
fine specimen, father did not like an idle tree of its age and hardiness. “I will make it bear,”
said he to me.
“Jesse Hiatt cut an equal number of
grafts from the following apple trees:
Oskaloosa, Seeknofurther, Gilliflower, Yel-
low Bellflower, Summer Queen, Summer
Pearmain, and Gloss apple, but I do not
remember the other kinds. Then he sawed
out six to eight feet of the top of the most
of the large limbs. From where the large
limbs were sawed he grafted on from two
to four slips from as many varieties of
apple trees.
“Nearly all these grew and when in
bearing it was an interesting sight to be-
hold, and a great many people came to see
them, who thought the taste of the apples
were slightly changed.
“Now listen. In forty feet of this tree
the wonderful Delicious sprang into exist- ~ .. . t
, . , , _ _ Delicious — Michigan grown (courtesy of
ence and its having the flavor of many Betsy River Fruit Growers’ Associa-
apples, a composite, and some even include tion, of Thompsonville)
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the flavor of the pear, pomegranite, pineapple and cantaloupe. It is a perfection of flavors
and it must be a composite of all the good apples my father was testing.
“Jesse Hiatt was not satisfied with anything ordinary but wanted and longed for a fruit
that was larger, finer looking and more luscious than any one else had. After the original
Delicious tree had borne its first crop and the apples had come to their most perfect state in
February, Jesse Hiatt said, ‘I have realized my life’s ambition. This is the best apple in
the whole world.’ My father was wonderfully elated, but after sending a number of these
apples to various pomologists and horticulturists only to be turned down without a hearing
(like the ‘Rejection of the Corner-stone’), he became discouraged, very much discouraged.
Two or three years after this, two barrels were shipped to William P. Stark, who was ever
upon the lookout for something meritorious, and immediately recognizing their superiority
commenced negotiation for their propagation. Only for William P. Stark the Delicious apple
might never have been known. It was William P. Stark who came to the rescue, saved the
apple and gave it to the pomological world and through him my father’s wish was gratified.
“The fact that the Delicious tree is yet living and bearing luscious fruit year after year is
the best evidence of the truthfulness of the many strong terms used in its praise by my father
and a great many other admirers. This tree stood the extremes of drouth and cold that killed
all the trees of its age and 90 per cent of a much later planting of four acres. It has borne
apples when the thermometer stood 26 degrees above zero (6 degrees below freezing) with
two inches of snow, when the tree was in full bloom. Of all the nice things I have read
that were said about the Delicious apple, I have never read a statement that I thought was
overdrawn.’’
Season of Ripening: Season, December to March. Northern New York and Michigan
apples and those grown in higher altitudes of the Northwest, Colorado and Utah will keep
until May in storage. Those from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Iowa, Arizona, New
Mexico, etc., should be marketed before February. It keeps remarkably well but should be
used when the flesh is brittle as it loses its quality when it gets mealy.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c;
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c;
per bundle of 10, $1.40;
per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per bundle of 10, $1.50;
per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $12.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $13.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $23.00;
per 1000, $ 90.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $180.00
DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG (See page 20 under Oldenburg).
ESOPUS SPITZENBURG Spitzenburg has long been a standard winter apple of quality,
(Winter Apple) prized by people
who appreciate
good apples. It is a large, regular, hand-
somely colored, bright purplish red apple,
shaded with yellow and sometimes striped with
a darker red. Flesh firm and tinged with
yellow, moderately juicy, rich, spicy, very
best quality.
The tree is moderately vigorous, some-
what spreading and profitable commercially
in favored localities. Bears in seven years.
It should not be planted too close but have
plenty of air and room and sunshine, for
it is subject to “scab.” Soil should be deep,
fertile, well cultivated, and well drained.
The Esopus Spitzenburg is very profitable
in the Champlain district of New York and
in the higher altitudes of Virginia and in
the irrigated valleys of the Northwest, and
Esopus Spitzenburg — Famous for its rich
“ sub-acid ” quality and meaty flesh.
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the Rocky Mountains. Hood River “Spitzenburgs” have made that valley famous. There
are favored sections in most apple-growing states where Esopus Spitzenburg thrives, but it
must have the right conditions to pay as a market apple. A standard for quality and an old
favorite on all the high class markets.
Season of Ripening: New York and Oregon from November to February or March. Can
be held in cold storage until June. Virginia, New Mexico, California from October to March.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
GENITON The Geniton is the small roundish apple, greenish yellow color, blushed
(Ralls Geniton) and mottled with a dull pinkish red, which most everyone associates
(Late Winter Apple) with the happy days back on the farm. It is not a showy apple, and
because of its small size it has never been a popular commercial variety.
Flesh is full and running over with a sweet, sparkling, aromatic juice which makes a cider
richer than nectar.
The tree is a moderate grower, hardy, and a late bloomer, escaping many spring frosts.
The fruit hangs well and keeps well. Bears in seven years. It is good for home use and local
markets. It belongs to the South but does well in the North, and should be in every
orchard for its rich flavor — and old time’s sake.
Season of Ripening: Keeps in ordinary cellar until spring.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
GRAVEN STEIN The Gravenstein, a grand old variety, is a large orange yellow fall apple,
(Fall Apple) heavily striped with light and purplish red. It is rather flat and broad at
the stem end and slightly pointed at the blossom end. While it is a fall
apple it holds up well in storage. Flesh is yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, sprightly, highly flavored
very good to best. It ripens irregularly and requires several pickings, which makes it an idea
apple for the home garden.
The tree is large, vigorous, upright and spreading; very productive and hardy and is
widely grown in many parts of the country, but especially in the North. However it does
well as far south as Virginia and Arkansas,
and is one of the most profitable apples in
California. Bears the sixth to eighth year.
It thrives everywhere and is being planted
more each year as the most profitable all-
purpose apple of its season.
The Gravenstein comes from Germany
and is one of the few European apples that
are adapted to our country. However, this is
easily accounted for as it undoubtedly goes
back to the Russian type such as Duchess
and Red Astrachan, and possesses their vigor
and hardiness and a delightful flavor all its
own.
“Standard apple in this state.” — Prof.
E. J. Wickson, California.
“ Productive and excellent. Fine in all lo-
calities.”— The Ameirican Fruit Culturist.
Season of Ripening: Last of September
to early November in Northern states, Aug-
ust in California, Virginia, Southern states.
Gravenstein — Highly flavored : one of the
best of its season.
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Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per 100, $12.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 1000, $ 90.00
per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c;
per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00;
per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00;
per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00;
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $180.00
GRIMES (GOLDEN) Grimes Golden is the best quality, the most profitable, and one of
(Early Winter Apple) the most beautiful golden yellow apples. It is medium to large, a
roundish, oblong, cylindrical early winter apple, somewhat flattened
at the ends, symmetrical, uniform, It is a beautiful, rich golden yellow, often showing a
pinkish blush. This, with its attractive shape, makes it a splendid apple for boxing or barrel-
ing. Truly they are like “Apples of gold.’' The flesh is yellow, very firm, crisp but tender,
rich, aromatic, juicy, very good to best. It has a refreshing sparkle that cannot be described.
An ideal dessert apple and a splendid cooker.
The tree is very hardy, moderately vigorous, upright, spreading, splendid cropper, bears
about the fourth year. Ideal for a filler and will produce good crops annually if not allowed
to overbear. Blooms late. It is a splendid apple for the Virginias, and all of the eastern
mountain section except the extreme North. It is profitable throughout the central United
States from the Ozarks northward to Michigan. It is the most generally planted and profit-
able of the yellow apples in the Rocky Mountain country and the Pacific Northwest. While
it is an early winter apple it will keep in storage until late spring when grown in the higher
altitudes and picked before it is too mature. The Grimes Golden apple appeals to everyone.
It is a favorite on the markets and among the fruit growers everywhere. It is doing more to
make yellow apples as popular as red apples than any other variety. It should be planted
largely and generally for home use, for local and distant markets, and for profit everywhere.
Season of Ripening: Michigan and other Northern states season, from November to
January or February. Although it can be kept with entire success in storage until April,
usually should be sold by last of January. In Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri should be used
from October to January. Same season as Jonathan.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 16c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00;
per 1000, $ 70.00
per 1000, $120.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 28c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $19.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $120.00
per 1000, $160.00
JONATHAN Jonathan originated in New York state and belongs to the Spitzen-
(Early Winter Apple) burg class. It is a medium size, early winter apple, roundish oval
shape, tapering toward the blossom end. The color is a bright solid
red, which turns to a deep red on the sunny side, often showing a purplish red. Sometimes
Grimes Golden — The best and most widely
planted yellow apple. Highest quality
on the shaded side, or where there has been
a leaf or twig, a light yellow color shows in
striking contrast to the brilliant red. Flesh
is whitish, sometimes tinged with red. Firm,
fine, very crisp and tender. It has an aromatic
flavor and juice that is full of snap and sparkle,
which makes Jonathan one of the best quality
and most profitable apples of its season.
The tree is medium size, moderately vig-
orous, long lived, a strong upright grower
when young. Blooms late. Comes into
bearing about the fourth year and is a splendid
filler for an orchard. Produces large crops
every year and the fruit hangs well on the
tree. It requires thinning, or fertile soil to
make good size. However, the Jonathan,
also Grimes Golden, is beautiful and attrac-
tive, even when small, and the undersized
grade can be sold to good advantage when
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Jonathan — Best quality commercial apple
of its season
packed neatly in small grape or peach baskets.
The Jonathan and Grimes Golden are two
standard commercial varieties of an excellent
quality and appearance that are hard to beat.
When properly handled they will bear good crops
and always bring good prices on the markets,
for their high quality is known everywhere and
the demand is great. There never has been and
there never will be an over-production of high
quality apples like these, and we recommend
planting them in commercial and home orchards
in apple-growing sections where the soil is fertile
enough to make a fair size. A favorite from
California and Oregon to Virginia and New York.
Season of Ripening: In Northern states,
higher altitudes, Colorado, Oregon and Wash-
ington can be held from November to February.
Should usually be disposed of in Missouri and
Virginia by the Christmas holidays. Same
season as Grimes Golden.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 16c; per bundle of 10, $1.20;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 20c; per bundle of 10. $1.70;
per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $120.00
Price X 3 to 5 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $120.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 28c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $19.00; per 1000, $160.00
KING DAVID The King David is a medium size early winter apple of the Jonathan
(Early Winter Apple) type, although not quite as good quality. It is a uniform-shaped
apple, tapering toward the blossom end. It is a very dark rich red,
showing almost a purplish black on the sunny side of highly colored specimens. It will hang
on the tree and color to a purplish black, but will not keep so well as when picked earlier.
The flesh is firm, tinged yellow, crisp, juicy, and good quality, a good shipper. Often shipped
to Australia by Wenatchee growers.
The tree is a hardy, vigorous grower, comes into bearing very young, about the fourth
year, and produces very heavy crops annually, a great apple as a filler. Blooms very late.
It thrives best on the stronger fertile soils, but is also a very profitable apple on thin soils,
and surpasses Jonathan in early bearing and productiveness in many localities. A better
colored apple than Jonathan, averaging larger, and more productive in Missouri. More pro-
ductive than Jonathan which does not bear much fruit in the center of the tree, while the
King David is loaded from the tips of the branches to the main trunk. It is one of the best
payers in our Ozark orchards, because it is productive and brings high prices.
Season of Ripening : November to January in the North. Southern-grown apples, last
of September and October to Christmas. Ripens just ahead of Jonathan and Grimes Golden.
Keeps well. When to be shipped long distance, can be picked early as it takes on color
during the summer. Should not be allowed to hang on the tree after maturity.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
LIVLAND RASPBERRY Livland Raspberry, which originated in Russia, is the best quality
(Early Summer Apple) and most profitable early red summer apple. It is a smooth, clear,
polished, waxen white apple, deeply marked with light crimson
stripes, and shaded a beautiful red on the sunny cheek. It is hard to imagine a more attrac-
tive fruit. It is a medium to large round apple, regular, slightly tapering toward the blossom
end, smooth and polished. The flesh is snow white, tender, fine grained, stained with red,
crisp, juicy, mild, almost sweet. A delightful quality, and the best of the early summer apples.
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Ripens over a period of several weeks. It
is like a red Transparent, but a better
shipper and more profitable. Retains crisp-
ness and flavor in storage. Less trouble
from blight.
The tree is a strong, vigorous grower,
bears enormously, like the Duchess. Does
well in all apple-growing sections. Bears
young, third to fourth year. Very hardy.
Blooms late. Makes an ideal filler. They
increase the profit of the orchardist as they
require less spraying and are picked and
sold and the money in the bank before the
last spraying has been given to the late
apples. The thoughtful orchardists and
especially those convenient to markets are
planting more of the summer apples.
“ There is no early apple East or West of
better quality than Livland Raspberry. The
tree is perfect and a good bearer, and the fruit
is handsomely colored.”— A. G. Tuttle, Mont.
King David — Very productive, extra good ship-
per of Jonathan season
Season of Ripening: August in New York, Michigan and other Northern states. Ripens
last of June and first of July in Southern states; earlier than Duchess; just a little ahead
of the Yellow Transparent.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c;
per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
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MAIDEN BLUSH
(Late Summer Apple)
The Maiden Blush is a striking, highly colored, old-fashioned, late
summer apple, bright lemon yellow with a deep crimson blush spread-
ing over one cheek. It is round, flat, with a thin, tough skin. The
flesh is white, crisp, tender, very juicy, a good eating apple and fine for cooking and drying.
The tree is vigorous, spreading and open, and has been planted successfully throughout
the United States. It is long-lived, comes into bearing young, usually fourth or fifth year,
and for these reasons has proven a profitable commercial variety in the East and one which
sells unusually well on the market for its season. It bears good crops everywhere. The fruit
ripens over a period of several weeks, and requires two or three pickings. It is a splendid
staple variety for the home garden and for commercial planting.
Season of Ripening: In New York, Michigan and Montana and higher altitudes in Colorado,
Washington and Northwestern states from September to November or December.
Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Arizona and other Southern states from
August to September.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
McINTOSH RED McIntosh belongs to the hardy Fameuse family, which is sometimes
(Early Winter Apple) called “Snow,” because of its beautiful, pure white flesh. Originated
in Canada. Adapted to a wider range of localities than is the Fameuse.
It is a medium, roundish, slightly flattened at stem end apple, regular size, uniform shape, and
one of the most beautiful deep crimson blushed apples, striped with carmine and overspread
with a heavy blue bloom. Sometimes shows yellow on the shaded side. The crisp, snow-white
flesh is very tender and juicy, entirely different from “meaty” apples like Spitzenburg and
York. It is very delicate, almost dainty, and this, with the heavy fragrant aroma given off
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by each apple, makes a strong appeal to
people who pay high prices for fancy fruit.
The tree is a long-lived, strong, vigorous
grower, with an open, spreading head, and
very hardy. Bears fourth to fifth year.
Late bloomer. It is best adapted to the
northern half of the United States and
thrives in the old home of the Fameuse
apple along the St. Lawrence River to
Michigan, the Dakotas, and the Pacific
Northwest. It is not a late winter variety,
but when grown in the northern United
States it can be stored and held for the
Christmas holiday trade or even later — but
as one grower said, “You don’t have to keep
them for everybody wants to buy such
apples.” It has been planted by the hun-
dreds of thousands in the Bitter Root Val-
ley, in Montana, where they must have a
hardy as well as a high quality apple — the apple that made “Bitter Root Valley” famous.
“There is a great demand for McIntosh in Wisconsin. The old Wealthy is also in demand.
In addition I would lay stress on the planting of such varieties as the Duchess, Wealthy, and
Yellow Transparent.” — F. Cranefield, Sec. Wisconsin Hort. Society.
Season of Ripening: In New York, Michigan, Montana, Iowa and Utah and neighboring
states from October to December or middle of January.
McIntosh — Fragrant: best high quality apple
for northern U. S. and Canada
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
MELON (Fall Apple) The Early Melon is a large, late summer apple, striped with red and
yellow. Roundish, tapering slightly at the blossom end. The flesh
is juicy and is as good or better quality than the Wealthy.
The tree is a good grower, vigorous, very hardy, and will bear enormous loads of fruit.
Bears fifth year. It is an early variety and will often produce twice as much as other varieties
of its season. Stands shipment well, and because of its enormous productiveness (excelling
Wealthy), high quality and attractive appearance, it is a very profitable apple for the com-
mercial orchard. It is very hardy, but is especially adapted to the South, as it produces high
quality fruit where other varieties fail.
Season of Ripening: Ripens late September to Thanksgiving in Northern states. South-
ern states, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, California, late August.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
NEWTOWN PIPPIN (See page 27 under Yellow Newtown.)
NORTHERN SPY Northern Spy is an attractive, large, bright red late winter apple, over-
(Winter Apple) spread with a delicate bloom. It is roundish and plump, tapering
slightly toward the blossom end. The skin is a clear pale yellow on the
shaded side, nearly covered with a bright pinkish red, striped and splashed with carmine.
Flesh firm, fine-grained, crisp, rich, sub-acid, very fine quality. It is rich and appeals to
those who like a brisk, spicy apple that is not actually sour. Is next to Baldwin and Green-
ing in importance in the New England states and better quality. It holds up well in storage.
The tree is a vigorous, healthy grower. Develops a strong, aphis-resistant root system.
For this reason, and because of its extreme hardiness, it is often used as a stock for tender
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varieties. It needs intensive culture, and must be thinned to prevent bearing a light crop
every second year. It is a very late bloomer and comes into bearing the eighth or tenth year.
A profitable variety on fertile soils.
Season of Ripening: Western New York, Ontario, Ohio, Michigan and neighboring states
from November to March. Can be held in cold storage until April. Wyoming, Oregon and
North California, November to February.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $13.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $23.00;
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $180.00
NORTHWESTERN Northwestern Greening is a very large and hardy light yellow apple
GREENING and attractive for a fruit of this kind. It is fair quality, ships well and
(Winter Apple) is a good cooker. The apple is roundish, sometimes oblong. Skin is a
waxy, clear yellow, often faintly blushed.
The tree is a strong, vigorous, upright grower in the orchard and very hardy. Bears fifth
to seventh year. It is valuable because of its good shipping qualities, large, attractive appear-
ance, and should be planted in those extreme cold rigorous sections of the northern United
States where the better quality apples will not thrive.
Season of Ripening: In Montana and other Northern states from December to April. In
Oregon, Washington, Michigan and neighboring states, November to March.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
OLDENBURG The Oldenburg is a very attractive smooth skinned yellow apple, streaked
(DUCHESS OF) and washed with red and covered with a faint blue bloom. It is the most
(Summer Apple) profitable of all the mid-summer varieties. It is regular shaped, large,
roundish, slightly flattened at the ends. The tough golden yellow skin is
nearly covered by brilliant stripes of red and crimson. Flesh is tinted with yellow, firm, crisp,
tender, juicy, sub-acid and good. The apple stands shipment well and is grown by the car-
loads in many parts of the United States, and when carefully handled always brings good
prices on the market.
The tree is a moderate grower and can be planted close. Comes into bearing unusually
young, about the third to fourth year. It is the best of the Russian apples and is one of the
hardiest trees grown, while the dense heavy foliage makes it one of the best for hot dry cli-
mates. It bears annually, producing abundant crops. It is of great adaptability, and is grown
all over the country, East, West, North and
South, and is especially valued in all
northern orchards because of its hardiness
and productiveness. The tree is an upright
grower when young, and because of its
early and regular bearing habits makes an
ideal filler.
The fruit hangs well and ripens in the
northern states in the latter part of August
and September. However, it may be used
for cooking long before it is ripe. Wise
orchardists take advantage of this fact and
make many dollars by gathering all the
windfalls and selling them for cooking pur-
poses. Others thin their fruit several times
after it gets to be two inches in diameter.
Thinning always pays if there is a heavy
Northern Spy — High quality and dependable crop. It is especially profitable with the
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Oldenburg because the half-grown apples have a market value. Oldenburg has done
more to extend the range of apple-growing than any other summer apple. It will thrive on
many kinds of soil, and in locations where it is too cold for other apples to live. Orchardists
are finding that the market will take more fruit if it is supplied regularly, and many of them
plant summer apples so as to be able to supply their market the year around. Also the sum-
mer apples require fewer sprayings, less work, and they bring in money early in the sea-
son. The Oldenburg is grown successfully in every part of the country, and it should be planted
more extensively everywhere for home use, local markets and carload shipments to distant
markets because of its profit-earning powers.
Season of Ripening: Late August and September in New York, Michigan and Wisconsin
and other Northern states. Ripens early in July in Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia, Arizona,
New Mexico, and other Southern states.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
Red Astrachan is a large, late summer apple, nearly covered with
light and dark red stripes, overspread with a bluish “plum-like”
bloom. It is large, roundish, with white, red tinged flesh; aromatic,
brisk, sub-acid, liked by people who prefer a tart apple. It is an ideal cooker and the crop
RED ASTRACHAN
(Late Summer Apple)
can be thinned and the apples used for this purpose when only half ripe. This, combined with
the fact that it ripens unevenly, gives it a season covering the latter half of the summer.
The tree is hardy, being of the Russian type, moderately vigorous, upright, spreading,
productive, reliable; bears fourth year and is adapted to soils and conditions in all parts of
the country, although most generally planted in the northeastern United States and in the
North and far West. It is a profitable variety, and while it has some disadvantages, it is the
best apple of its class and season.
“The main reliance in California for an early apple.” — E. J. Wickson.
“It is known to possess a wide range of adaptability in many different parts of the coun-
try.” — H. P. Gould, Pom. in charge of Fruit Investigation.
Season of Ripening: In New York, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Montana, Oregon and
neighboring states, late July to September. Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, Utah
and California, last of June to first of July.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Oldenburg, Duchess of — the most productive and profitable summer apple
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Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
RHODE ISLAND The Rhode Island Greening is a roundish, elliptical winter apple of a
GREENING greenish color but turning yellow when the apple is fully ripe, the
(Late Winter Apple) flesh showing the same rich yellow coloring. It is tender and crammed
full of sparkling juice that has a richness of flavor surpassed by few
apples. It has a rich delicacy that is appreciated by everyone who enjoys a sprightly apple,
overflowing with delightful juice. It is an excellent cooker, one of the best of the best.
Keeps well in storage.
The tree is a large vigorous grower, wide spreading branches somewhat drooping and
dense. Bears in five years. When properly pruned it is inclined to bear every year; a late
bloomer. It is hardy but not quite as hardy as Baldwin. It has the same range of adapt-
ability as the Baldwin and ranks next to it as a commercial fruit in the northeastern United
States. It is a better quality apple than the Baldwin and is known on American and Euro-
pean markets, but its rather greenish color has been a handicap in the past.
The public is more interested in fruit-growing and fruit varieties than ever before and
some of these good apples that have been handicapped by color and appearance will be
appreciated for their real worth as quality become more generally known and recognized.
Season of Ripening: New York and Ontario, October to March or April. Commercial
limit, January, unless held in ordinary storage. New Mexico, Arizona and California, October
to December or January.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
ROME BEAUTY Rome Beauty is a good size, roundish, slightly oblong apple with a
(Late Winter Apple) yellow skin handsomely colored and striped with a bright red. It is
one of the most beautiful and profitable of late winter apples. The
flesh is firm, crisp, juicy, and good quality. I
and appreciated on the market.
The tree is a vigorous, upright, spreading
tier of states. Bears fourth to fifth year. Very
profitable in central United States, the Rocky
Mountain country, and the Southern states,
and largely planted in the mountain valleys
of California, Arizona and New Mexico.
Blooms very late, never fails. The apple
has a long stem and hangs unusually well
on the tree. It should be planted on the
windy side of the orchard, as it is less apt to
be blown off than other varieties. It often
gives a crop from the secondary blossoms
when many other varieties fail from frost, as
was demonstrated in Idaho orchards several
years ago. A good market apple.
Season of Ripening: Northern grown,
New York, Ontario, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa,
Wyoming and Northwestern states, Novem-
ber to April or May. Southern grown, Vir-
ginia, Arizona, California, October to
February or March if held in cold storage.
is a splendid storage apple and is well known
\ hardy, except in the extreme northern
Rome Beauty — a profit maker East
and West
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Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
STAYMAN Stayman is the largest of the Winesap family, and in honor of the originator
(WTNESAP) should be known simply as Stayman. (“Dr. Stayman wrote me long ago
(Winter Apple) and dropped the ‘Winesap’ off.” — Prof. H. E. Van Deman.) It is a late
winter apple. Plump, rounding toward the blossom end. Striped and
splashed with dark crimson, resembling the Winesap, except the coloring is not quite so bril-
liant. It is an equal of Winesap in every other way, much larger in size, and better quality.
Flesh tinged with yellow, firm, crisp, sprightly, pleasant, and has a rich sub-acidity that
appeals to everyone, and when eaten all winter long the last one tastes just as good as the first.
The tree has a dark heavy foliage, closely resembling its parent, the Winesap; hardy,
vigorous, spreading, somewhat open, a stronger grower than the Winesap. Thrives on thin
dry soils where Winesap would fail. A reliable annual cropper. Comes into bearing young,
about the fifth year and produces large loads of fruit every year which hangs well on the tree.
The old Winesap tends to produce undersized fruit as the tree gets older, but the Stayman
always produces large and attractive apples. No other apple has been more widely planted
than the Winesap and the Stayman is adapted to the same soil and conditions; it should be
planted in all Winesap localities because of its large size and high quality.
“An old improvement on Winesap; growers reporting favorably on Winesap have this
variety which is larger and better; the tree is a stronger grower and is more productive.
Approved by Mr. Frank Femmons, California.”
“The old Winesap profitable only on the most fertile soils and in typical Winesap regions.
The Stayman’s general adaptability a great success; highly profitable from coast to coast.
Orchardists everywhere secure an extra price for the Stayman Winesap as it creates its own
market because of merit and high quality.” — William P. Stark.
Season of Ripening: New England, Iowa, Washington, from December to April. Vir-
ginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Idaho, New Mexico Utah, Arizona, from November to March.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
SPITZENBURG (See page 14 under Esopus Spitzenburg.)
WAGENER Wagener is a hardy bright red apple with a strongly contrasting
(Early Winter Apple) yellow ground color.
It is roundish, oblong,
broadly ribbed, with whitish flesh, tinged
light yellow, firm, fine grained, juicy, good,
high flavor, and very high quality. An
apple of superior excellence. The Wagener
comes at a season when there are a number
of quality apples, but it stands in the first
rank along with the best as a high quality
commercial apple.
While it is of the Northern Spy family,
the tree in no way resembles the Spy. It is
vigorous, thrifty upright grower when
young. It comes into bearing early, often
the third to fourth year, and produces
enormous crops yearly. As the tree gets
older it must be watched or it will give
all its energy to producing fruit and Stayman Winesap— Largest and best
lose in vitality^: thin the crop. This early, quality of all the Winesaps
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Wagner — Highest quality, bears young,
ideal “filler”
Arizona, Nevada, Missouri from October
heavy bearing, combined with a straight,
vigorous, upright growth, makes it the very
best apple of all as a “filler.” It should be
planted between the rows of permanent
trees as a “filler” in every orchard, and is
equally valuable as a permanent tree.
When planted as a permanent tree the rows
can be set six to ten feet closer than the
varieties which have a spreading growth.
Wagener originated in New York, and is
adapted to the soils and climate of New
York, Michigan and other Northern states,
but does equally well farther south and is
especially attractive and is very profitable
in the western and southwestern states,
and the Appalachian country,
thg Season of Ripening: New York, Mich-
igan, Iowa, Montana from October or No-
vember to February. New Mexico,
o Christmas when held in storage.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c;
per bundle of 10, $1.40;
per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each,
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each,
19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50;
22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $13.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $23.00;
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $180.00
WEALTHY The Wealthy is a hardy, showy, bright red, fall or early winter apple which has
(Fall Apple) done more to extend apple growing in the cold sections of the North than any
other variety and is one of the most beautiful. The yellow skin is almost covered
with a bright blush and narrow stripes and splashes of red. It is above medium to large,
uniform in shape, roundish, conical, slightly flattened at the stem end. Skin is tough so that
it stands handling well. The flesh is white, crisp, and good to very good; full of juice, refresh-
ingly brisk for those who enjoy a pleasant sub-acid apple.
The tree is a free grower, very hardy; stout branches. Bears fourth to fifth year. It is
adapted to many soils and climates but has been planted most extensively in the upper Mississ-
ippi Valley where its hardiness is of greatest importance. It is very profitable variety and
absolutely the best of its season in New Jersey, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
and other apple sections, where several pickings are made of it when it is half grown. This
thinning increases the quality and value of the remaining fruit and the half-grown apples are
sold for cooking purposes. Adapted to the southern districts where it should be largely planted,
especially in the higher altitudes. Wealthy is a good shipper, and holds up well in storage
for an early apple. Can often be held for the holiday trade. Plant Wealthy for profit as
well as for home use.
“A free grower, very productive, good quality, vinous, juicy, sub-acid.” — E. P. Powell.
“Wyoming is the happy home of the Wealthy. It flourishes in every county of the state.”
— Aven Nelson, Sec. Wyoming State Hort. Society.
“Wealthy is a fall apple; may be safely grown for commercial purposes in British Colum-
bia.” — J. R. Anderson, Deputy Minister of Agriculture.
William P. Stark visited the late Peter Gideon, Excelsior, Minn., twenty-seven years ago,
to make a study of the original Wealthy tree, appreciating its great value and unusual hardi-
ness, an apple in and of a class by itself. He has consistently ever since propagated and dis-
seminated Gideon’s monument, the Wealthy, in all orchard regions, and even to-day the
variety should be far more generously planted. Mr. Stark also secured the Excelsior and
Florence crabs, two of Gideon’s creations, and has done much to place them in the hands of
fruit growers.
Season of Ripening: In New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, Dakota, from October
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to January. Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, California, Utah and neighboring states from
September to November.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each,
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each,
19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50;
22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $13.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $23.00;
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $180.00
WHITE WINTER The White Winter Pearmain is one of the favorite old-time winter apples
PE ARM AIN of the East, especially in the Mississippi Valley. A medium-sized yel-
( Winter Apple) low apple, roundish, tapering and pointed at the blossom end. A tough
smooth, waxy skin, fine grained, crisp, firm, juicy flesh, very good
quality, and a delightful fragrance.
The tree is a strong grower, spreading, vigorous, hardy except in the extreme North.
Bears in six to seven years. Blooms late. While the White Winter Pearmain has long been
popular in the East, it is the Rocky Mountain and California growers who have found it most
profitable. It has been a big money-maker in the country west of the Rocky Mountains.
Should not be planted on heavy or poor soils. It is a splendid cooking apple, very high qual-
ity and one of the best quality yellow winter varieties. The yellow apples are commanding
better prices each year on the market and should be planted more extensively.
Season of Ripening: In North from December to March. Missouri, Virginia, Arizona,
California and neighboring states from November to February.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
WILSON RED JUNE This is like an enormous Red June, having the same beautiful deep
(Summer Apple) red coloring but a much larger apple. Flesh firm. A good shipper.
The tree is hardy, vigorous, very productive, comes into bearing young, often producing
good crops the fourth or fifth year. It ripens just after the Carolina Red June.
The Wilson Red June is a great market apple. It has the good qualities for the home
garden that the old Carolina Red June has, and the size and color that make it sell well.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
per 100, $12.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 1000, $ 90.00
per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each,
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each,
19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50;
22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $13.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $23.00;
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $180.00
Wealthy— Hardy— high quality and the
best money maker of its season
Season of Ripening: In Northern states
Wilson Red June ripens first of August. In
Southern states, first of July. In extreme
southern Texas, the last of June.
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WINE SAP Of all our apples, the
(Late Winter Apple) Winesap is one of the
oldest, most popular, and
the best known in America. It is planted
in the home gardens and in the commer-
cial orchards from Virginia to California;
from New England to the Pacific northwest.
It is uniform in shape, roundish, conical,
with a medium thick, tough, smooth skin,
color a deep bright red, indistinctly striped
with dark purplish red, except where shaded;
then it shows yellow underneath the
red. The flesh is tinged with yellow, very
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firm and juicy, good to very good. Is a splendid eating apple, a favorite of wholesale and re-
tail merchants. Keeps unusually well in storage and in ordinary cellars, and is a good cooker .
It is large on young trees, but becomes smaller as the tree gets older. This can be overcome
by proper pruning and culture.
The tree is a vigorous, spreading and open grower. It should be kept open and well pruned
to make the fruit average large and give it the deep brilliant coloring which is so necessary
to get the highest prices. The tree is hardy and adapted to planting in every part of the
country except the extreme cold North and is profitable on many different kinds of soil, but
does not succeed in low, damp localities, preferring a deep loam soil. The tree is a productive
regular bearer. Produces first crop about the fifth year. For a hundred years the Winesap
has been one of the most profitable apples and still is, and either it or the Stayman (see page
23) should be planted largely in all Winesap regions throughout the United States.
“One of the best apples for baking, widely cultivated in the West and Southwest.” — The
American Fruit Culturist.
“This is one of the four or five great varieties of the Piedmont regions of Virginia, and as
a ‘general purpose’ apple for the Piedmont conditions it is one of the most uniformly successful
and satisfactory sorts grown in this region. What the Baldwin is to the northern apple-grow-
ing sections, this variety is to this region.” — H. P. Gould, Pom. in charge Fruit Investigation
U. S. Department Agriculture.
Season of Ripening: Vermont, Connecticut, New York, Iowa, Missouri, Idaho, from
January to June. Virginia, Tennessee, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada and California from
November to March.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 16c; per bundle of 10, $1.20;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70;
per 100, $10.00;
per 100, $15.00;
per 1000, $ 70.00
per 1000, $120.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each,
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each,
17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30;
20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70;
28c; per bundle of 10, $2.30;
per 100, $11.00;
per 100, $15.00;
per 100, $19.00;
per 1000, $ 80.00
per 1000, $120.00
per 1000, $160.00
WOLF RIVER The Wolf River is an unusually large and hardy red striped, fall and
(Early Winter Apple) early winter Russian apple. It is roundish and slightly conical.
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Winesap — An old favorite known on all the markets of America. A great keeper, and
especially prized for dessert and for cooking
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The quality is not good, but it often sells at fancy prices because of its enormous size
and gaudy appearance. It is the largest apple grown. The tree is vigorous, very hardy, open
and spreading. Bears fifth to sixth year. It should be planted for exhibition purposes. A
larger, better apple than Alexander, of which it is an improved descendant.
Season of Ripening: New York, Michigan, Montana from September to December.
Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, New Mexico from early September to early December.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.30; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $ 80.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $170.00
YELLOW NEWTOWN The Newtown, as it is often called, is a beautiful, yellow winter
(Late Winter Apple) apple, occasionally showing a pink blush; roundish chunky, slightly
flattened at both ends. The flesh is firm, meaty, brittle, juicy, and
of the very highest quality. The apple keeps well. Benjamin Franklin took some with him
on his historical trip to England.
The tree is a good grower, but must have special climatic conditions and soils. Hardy,
bears in five years. The mountain soils of the Virginias were famous long before the war for
their Newtown or “Albemarle Pippins” — which are the same thing. They have since found
that they can be grown profitably down in the Shenandoah Valley and other valleys, and
certain well-drained uplands of the Central West and the mountains of California. Hood
River Newtown and Spitzenburg are known in all the fancy markets. There are many val-
leys in the Northwest that will produce both varieties to the same degree of perfection, but
the Hood River pack is famous because of the rigorous control exercised over the grading
and packing of its members by the Hood River Fruit Growers’ Association.
Season of Ripening: Northern-grown, from February to May. Southern-grown, from
January to April or May.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $ 90.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Year 'XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of*10, $2.70; per*100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
A “Delicious” orchard with currants (center) and strawberries (right) between the rows.
Many western orchards have been paid for by “intercroppage” before the trees came
into bearing. (Courtesy of G. H. Paul Orchard Co., Colorado)
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Apple Trees
Ls YELLOW TRANSPARENT The Yellow Transparent is a hardy, beautiful, clear yellow
(Extra Early Summer Apple) apple from Russia. It is medium size, uniform shape, round,
tapering slightly at the blossom end, with a fine grained white
flesh, sprightly, sub-acid, pleasant, good quality for eating and the very best for cooking.
The skin is smooth, waxy cream-yellow, with a clearness and brilliance from which it gets
the name “Transparent.”
The tree is fairly vigorous and a straight, upright, compact grower and very hardy; it is
especially adapted for planting as a “filler” because it takes little room and comes into bear-
ing very young. Bears third to fourth year. Reliable cropper, bears every year. Fruit ripens
over a period of three weeks and several pickings should be made in order to get all the fruit
on the market in prime condition. When planted in permanent orchards, trees can be set
eight to twelve feet closer than the more spreading varieties. Bruises show up on the clear
bright skin; nevertheless the apple is very profitable and is grown and marketed with large
profit by the carload in many sections of the country. All summer apples require careful
handling and should be packed in baskets which hold a bushel or less. It is adapted to all
apple soils and climates. One of the best apples for the South and is very extensively planted
in the North because of its iron-clad hardiness. It will sometimes blight like the pear if planted
on soil that is too rich and the growth forced by too much fertilization. Succeeds well on thin
soils. It is the most profitable of the early apples and should be planted in every commercial
orchard, large or small, and especially those near good markets.
Season of Ripening: In New York, Michigan, Wisconsin last of July and first of August.
Virginia, Missouri, New Mexico last of June.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.40; per 100, $12.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00;
per 1000, $ 90.00
per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4
Two XX 4 to 5
Year XXX 5 to 6
feet, each, 19c; per
feet, each, 22c; per
feet, each, 32c; per
bundle of 10, $1.50;
bundle of 10, $1.90;
bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $13.00;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $23.00;
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $180.00
YORK IMPERIAL York, or Johnson’s Fine Winter, as it is known in the Virginias, is a
(Late Winter Apple) bright, pinkish red apple, striped with dark red. Skin is tough, flesh
firm, crisp, brittle, a little coarse, but juicy and good quality. It
is a blocky, chunky apple, and specimens are generally lop-sided. This is the worst objection
to the apple, for it takes more time to pack in boxes. However, it always shows’ up well in
barrels and is often exported to Europe and sold as “Red Newtown.” York has been the
most widely planted apple in the Virginias, and is very profitable in the central West.
The tree is a strong, vigorous, upright grower, very large and dense on heavy clay land
but more open on lighter soils. Late bloomer. A good pollenizer. Bears sixth to seventh
year. The tree is unusually productive and an annual bearer. It never fails. It is hardy
and adapted to requirements and conditions east of the Rocky Mountains, except in the
extreme northern states. It is well known on the markets, keeps well in storage unless picked
green, then the skin is apt to turn brown or “scald.” When handled right it will keep well
in an ordinary cellar and is a good apple for the local grocery man to store in a cellar over
winter where “cold storage” fruit is too costly for his trade. In spite of criticism, it is still
planted extensively in the Appalachian Mountain country and the central West, because it
is a good variety, a very attractive commercial apple, hardy and very profitable. It has a
place in the markets of our country and it fills that place well. The orchardist makes money
and the buyer is satisfied.
Season of Ripening: In New York and Michigan from January to April or May. Vir-
ginia, Missouri and Southwest from November to March.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 16c; per bundle of 10, $1.20;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70;
per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $120.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 17c;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 20c;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 28c;
per bundle of
per bundle of
per bundle of
10, $1.30; per
10, $1.70; per
10, $2.30; per
100, $11.00; per
100, $15.00; per
100, $19.00; per
1000, $ 80.00
1000, $120.00
1000, $160.00
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Crabapple Trees
Crabapple Trees
Include the crabs in every fruit garden.
They are delicious for cooking, preserving
and jellies. In the last few years immense
orchards of crabapple have been planted,
for they are now of commercial importance
on the city markets. They are easily
grown, and cheaply picked and handled.
A row of crab trees is often planted on the
exposed windy side of the orchard. They
protect the other trees and pay a profit.
They are very ornamental and can be
planted in a comer of the yard or garden.
They are beautiful when in bloom, and in
fruit they are an immense leafy cluster of
little red and gold apples.
FLORENCE CRABAPPLE The Florence
(Early Winter) Crab is highly
colored, pink-
ish red, faintly striped with a darker red.
Wherever shaded it shows a deep yellow.
The flesh is yellow, crisp, tender, juicy,
brisk sub-acid.
Tree upright, spreading — very hardy. The Florence originated with the late Peter M.
Gideon of Minnesota, who found it the hardiest of all, and was secured for propagation by Wil-
liam P. Stark twenty-seven years ago. It is the most valuable of all the crabs because the
tree bears unusually young — sometimes produces fruit when two years old — is reliable,
very productive, and the apples are large — larger and more prolific than Martha. Should
be planted in the North instead of Transcendent, because it is hardy and less subject to blight.
The most profitable grown. Sells well in little baskets. A natural dwarf and should be planted
even closer than dwarf pear. Medium season.
Florence Crabapple — Best for commercial
orchards and home planting
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
HYSLOP CRABAPPLE The Hyslop is covered with brilliant carmine to dark purplish red,
(Early Winter) overspread with a thick blue bloom. It is roundish, uniform shape;
large size for a crab. Flesh yellow, very firm, juicy, sub-acid.
Fruit is borne in clusters. Very good for jellies and other cooking purposes.
The tree is vigorous, hardy, upright, spreading, open. The Hyslop has been widely planted.
One of the best known crabs. The cultivated crab apples are not bitter or puckery when
ripe. Do not confuse them with “wild” crabs.
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
TRANSCENDENT Transcendent is an old variety, well known for its bright red color,
CRAB APPLE good size, and juicy, crisp yellow, sub-acid flesh; roundish oblong shape.
(Fall Apple) Very good for culinary uses.
The tree is vigorous, spreading and very hardy. The Transcendent has been planted
largely in the commercial orchards of Montana, and has done much to make the crab apple
a commercial fruit. Early fall apple.
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $100.00
XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $180.00
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Pear Trees
Fall and Spring Planting
Apple , peach , pear and other fruit trees , vines ,
bushes, etc., can be planted with entire success
in the fall or in the spring. The fall planting can be done at a time when help is easy to get and the
trees will start growth a little earlier. However, fall planted trees do not become established, until
the growth starts and so are liable to injury from cold during the following winter, in the northern
half of the United States and the higher altitudes of the arid west. In these regions spring planting
is more generally practiced than fall planting.
Pears — the Quality Fruit
The pear is closely related to the apple and, like the apple, thrives on many soils. It is
noted for its great delicacy, mild, sweet, and delicious flavor, and the melting, buttery, juicy
texture of the flesh, surpassing the apple in these respects. There are many large commercial
orchards in New York, Michigan, the north central states, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Cal-
ifornia and other western and southwestern states, but it has never been planted as exten-
sively as the apple. It requires more careful handling when it is to be shipped long distances,
or when stored. However, it can be kept through the winter like the apple. The blight has
prevented the planting of many large orchards. The blight can now be overcome by a careful
system of pruning and disinfecting the cuts. There is a great future for scientific pear growers.
The Kieffer pear (also the Garber) which is very resistant to blight, has extended commer-
cial pear growing much farther south than has ever been possible before.
The pear grows erect and can be planted closer in the orchard than the apple. Kieffer espe-
cially can be planted in close rows or hedges for wind-breaks, as it grows as erect as a Carolina
poplar, and the fruit from such a hedge is fair, although not as good as fruit from cultivated
orchards. The pear is a beautiful ornamental tree for the avenue and the lawn, with its dense
glossy, green foliage and straight, upright growth.
The pear is a highly profitable fruit, and especially so in markets that pay for quality as
well as looks. It is easily grown, being nearly free from insects and fungous diseases. Plant
pears for profit, and in the garden for home use. It is our most luscious fruit.
Order of Ripening of Pears
The pears ripen in the following order: Clapp’s Favorite, Bartlett, Lincoln, Seckel, Garber,
Duchess, Comice, Anjou, Kieffer, Winter Nelis.
ANGOULEME (Synonyms: Duchess, Duchesse d’ Angouleme.) Grown only as a dwarf, page 34.
ANJOU (BEURRE D’ The Anjou is a large, heavy, yellow pear, often shaded with dull
ANJOU) crimson, and has a short, chunky neck tapering slightly toward the
(Late Fall Pear) stem. The flesh is whitish, fine grained, buttery, melting, with a
Anjou — The most dependable high quality
commercial pear
rich, high flavor. Always looks good. Keeps
well and is a great shipper.
The tree, like the fruit, is almost ideal;
an upright grower, pyramid shape; very
vigorous, hardy, long-lived and productive,
bears annually. Late bloomer; bears fourth
to fifth year.
The Anjou is the best all-round com-
mercial pear grown. Its hardiness, uniform-
ity, reliability, fine keeping quality and
richness make it one of the best eating
pears and the most profitable commercial
variety for the North and East.
Season of Ripening: In North it ripens
in October and keeps in an ordinary cellar
until the holidays. Can be held in storage
much longer. Further South and in Colo-
rado it ripens in late summer, usually
middle of September, and must be used by
Thanksgiving unless held in cold storage.
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Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00;_ per 1000, $140.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $190.00
BARTLETT Bartlett is a large, clear, bright, yellow pear, with a blush on the sunny
(Summer Pear) side; oblong shape, tapering gradually toward the stem end. The skin is
waxy and the surface is uneven or wavy. Flesh is white, highly perfumed,
buttery, rich vinous flavor, juicy; relished by everyone. A universal favorite as a canner,
shipper, and for home use.
The tree is vigorous, hardy, erect, comes into bearing young, and does well everywhere
except in southern localities. One of the late bloomers; bears fourth year.
The Bartlett is grown in all the more favored pear regions East, West, and North, and has
been more widely planted in commercial orchards than any other variety. The California
Bartletts, both fresh and canned, are well known on all markets, and many pear growers in
the East have made a great reputation for their Bartlett pears. Pear growers of the Pacific
Northwest often plant Bartlett with Anjou as a pollenizer.
Season of Ripening: In New York and Michigan ripens early September. Further south
ripens in August. In western Colorado the last of August. Grown in all parts of California
and at different altitudes so that Eastern markets are supplied with California Bartletts from
July to October.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $190.00
CLAPP FAVORITE The Clapp Favorite is a very large, yellow pear, splashed with crim-
(Summer Pear) son and russet patches. It is roundish at the blossom end, small neck
tapering to a rounded point at the stem end. The flesh is white, fine,
grained, juicy, melting, excellent quality, very good when picked early from the tree.
The tree is erect, hardy, vigorous, very productive, healthy; blooms late, bears fourth
to fifth year. The Clapp Favorite deserves the name of “Favorite” and is grown across the
entire continent. A high quality, profit-making pear.
Season of Ripening: About first of September in New York and Michigan. Comes in
ten days ahead of Bartlett, and California growers often plant it to give them a longer season
as it is often sold on the market as Bartlett.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130 00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c
Price X 3 to 4 feet, per bundle of 10, $1.90
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, per bundle of 10, $2.30
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, per bundle of 10, $2.90
Price X 3 to 4 feet,
Two XX 4 to 5 feet,
Y ear XXX 5 to 6 feet,
Price X3 to 4 feet,
Two XX 4 to 5 feet,
Y ear XXX 5 to 6 feet,
COMICE The
(Late Fall Pear) fine
per 100, $17.00
per 100, $21.00
per 100, $26.00
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $160.00
per 1000, $190.00
Comice is a large,
yellow pear, often
with light crimson blush
It is roundish shape, tapering sharply to-
ward the stem end. Stem usually set ob-
liquely. Skin is clear, bright, waxy. Flesh
is white, rich, fine grained, smooth, juicy
and aromatic.
Bartlett — A commercial pear famous for its
delicious flavor
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Pear Trees
The tree is vigorous, productive; a more regular bearer and just as hardy as Bartlett.
It is adapted to many pear regions East and West — a high quality money-maker from New
England to the Pacific Northwest. Very late bloomer. Bears about the fifth year.
Comice is even a better carrier and longer keeper than Bartlett. This with its produc-
tiveness and high quality, makes it especially fine for market. It remains in a good eating
condition a long time after it is fully ripe. As a high quality commercial pear Comice is equally
as good as the Bartlett, and has the advantage of being later.
Season of Ripening: In New England states and Michigan, ripens last of September and
first of October. A month to six weeks later than Bartlett, depending on soil and locality.
Price 2 to 3 feet each, 24c;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c;
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 25c;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 30c;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet each, 35c;
per bundle of 10, $2.00;
per bundle of 10, $2.50;
per bundle of 10, $2.10;
per bundle of 10, $2.50;
per bundle of 10, $3.00;
per 100, $18.00;
per 100, $22.00;
per 100, $18.00;
per 100, $22.00;
per 100, $27.00;
per 1000, $150.00
per 1000, $190.00
per 1000, $150.00
per 1000, $190.00
per 1000, $240.00
DUCHESS (See Angouleme, page 34.) (Grown only as a dwarf.)
GARBER The Garber is a large, yellow pear with a red cheek. Roundish, oblong, taper-
(Fall Pear) ing toward the stem end. The flesh is firm, juicy, fair quality. The fruit should
be picked when fully developed but before entirely “ripe,” and placed in a cool
room. It is a splendid market and canning pear.
The tree is a very strong, hardy, vigorous grower, especially resistant to blight, and should
be planted in the South where other pears cannot grow, and as a pollenizer for Kieffer and
others. Bears about fifth year. It is a splendid shipping pear, keeps remarkably well, and
is a very profitable commercial variety.
Season of Ripening: Virginia and Missouri and neighboring states first of September to
early October. Ripens ten days to two weeks ahead of Kieffer. Keeps well when wrapped in
paper and put in a cool dark cellar or closet.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00;
per 1000, $130.00
per 1000, $160.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90;
per 100, $17.00;
per 100, $21.00;
per 100, $26.00;
per 1000, $140.00
per 1000, $160.00
per 1000, $190.00
KIEFFER Kieffer is large to very large, a rich yellow, often with a handsome red cheek.
(Winter Pear) It is oval, “pear” shape, sometimes tapering nearly as much toward the
blossom end as toward the stem end. The flesh is juicy, good, coarse. When
well grown it is a good pear. Remarkably fine shipper and excellent for canning. It should
be picked when mature but before entirely ripe. If allowed to ripen on the tree the flesh
about the core becomes coarse and gritty. Delicious when cut in two and baked, half cov-
ered with water, in a pan. The tree is remarkably strong, vigorous, very productive, bearing
Pear Trees
enormous loads every year, and one of the most resistant to blight. Bears about the fifth
year. It has made pear growing possible in many sections of the South where other varieties
fail. For this reason it .s more extensivley planted than any other variety although it ranks
second to Bartlett in the commercial orchards of the United States.
The Kieffer is a great pear and when properly handled is a very profitable commercial
variety — the pear for the masses; the pear for the millions.
Season of Ripening: In New York, last of October to November. In Virginia, Oklahoma
and neighboring states last of September. Can be kept in a cellar until Thanksgiving, or in
cold storage until December or January.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.60;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.10;
per 100, $14.00;
per 100, $19.00;
per 1000, $100.00
per 1000, $140.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 21c;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 25c;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 29c;
per bundle of
per bundle of
per bundle of
10, $1.70; per
10, $2.10; per
10, $2.50; per
100, $15.00; per
100, $19.00; per
100, $22.00; per
1000, $120.00
1000, $140.00
1000, $160.00
LINCOLN The Lincoln is a very large, clear yellow pear, with a bright red cheek on
(Summer Pear) the sunny side; juicy, high quality; in many ways resembling the Bart-
lett. Good shipper; keeps well.
The tree is a very strong, vigorous, upright grower, hardy, productive and remarkably
resistant to blight. Succeeds where others fail. Late bloomer. Bears about the fifth year,
it has stood the severest tests of intense moist summer heat and low altitude where it origin-
ated at Lincoln, Illinois.
Season of Ripening: Practically same as Bartlett, see page 31.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 24c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00;
per 1000, $150.00
per 1000, $190.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.10; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $27.00; per 1000, $240.00
SECKEL The Seckel is a small, regular, golden yellow pear, usually heavily
(Late Slimmer Pear) russeted. Short, roundish shape, tapering slightly toward the stem
end. The flesh is very fine grained, and white, smooth, sweet, juicy,
melting, and without doubt the richest, highest flavored pear grown. As a “quality pear,”
it is in a class by itself.
The tree is vigorous, hardy, upright, round shape and rather a slow dwarfish grower and
resistant to blight. Tree should be planted closer than other varieties. Blooms late, bears
about fourth year.
The small size of the Seckel has prevented it from becoming popular but it is the best
quality variety for the home garden and local markets. The larger city markets are learning
its unsurpassed quality and paying good prices for it. Western growers pack them in “half
boxes” where the small size does not appear to such disadvantage. As the public demands
better fruit and learns to know the high quality varieties, Seckel will become one of the most
profitable commercial pears.
Season of Ripening: October in New York. First of September in western Colorado
and Virginia.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.80; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $190.00
WINTER NELIS Winter Nelis is a medium-sized yellow pear, often russeted. A roundish,
(Late Winter Pear) chunky pear with a short, heavy neck. Flesh is yellow, fine grained,
sweet, aromatic, perfumed, of very highest quality when well ripened.
The tree is hardy, of wide adaptability, straggling branches. Produces heavy crops
yearly.
Winter Nelis, because of its high quality, productiveness, excellent keeping and good
shipping qualities, is especially recommended as the best pear of its season, and a very profit-
able commercial variety.
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Dwarf Pear Trees
Season of Ripening: Pick before frost in Western mountain country and in the North
Will keep until Christmas in a cellar or much longer in cold storage. Pick last of October in
the South.
Price 2 to 3 feet, each, 24c; per bundle of 10, $2.00;
One Year 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50;
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.10;
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50;
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00;
per 100, $18.00;
per 100, $22.00;
per 100, $18.00;
per 100, $22.00;
per 100, $27.00;
per 1000, $150.00
per 1000, $190.00
per 1000, $150.00
per 1000, $190.00
per 1000, $240.00
Dwarf Pear Trees
The pear is very profitable, grown as a “dwarf." The dwarf pear differs from the “stand
ard” in that it is propagated on a quince root which makes it a slow dwarfish grower — the
fruit is the same in either case. There are many large orchards of dwarf pear East and West.
They come into bearing young, often the second or third year. They last a lifetime. Are
enormously productive, and the small trees are easily cared for, and “fancy" fruits can be
raised at comparatively low cost. They can be set close together — usual distance, 10 to 15
feet. Many orchards of standard trees are planted with dwarf trees as fillers. They require
practically the same treatment, and as they come into bearing very young, sometimes pro-
ducing a little fruit the second or third year, they pay the cost of developing the orchard of
standard trees before the latter can come into bearing. The dwarf pear trees, because of their
slow growth, are relatively immune to blight, (particularly the Angouleme) and some varieties
can be grown as dwarfs much farther south, and on richer land than as standards.
Dwarf pears are also especially valuable for planting in city and town lots, as well as home
gardens in the country. A row of them can be planted along the side fence or the back walk,
even in a small yard, as they do not spread out. They are beautiful grown in this way and
are as useful as they are ornamental. Dwarf trees should be planted four or five inches deeper
than they stood in the nursery row.
ANGOULEME (Synonyms: Duchess, Duchesse d’ Angouleme). Angouleme is one variety
(Dwarf) that does better and is more profitable commercially as a “dwarf" than
(Fall Pear) as a “standard." It is almost immune to blight. It is the largest of all the
good commercial pears. Is yellow, often heavily russeted. It is a broad
heavy, chunky pear. Surface knobby, somewhat uneven. The flesh is white, melting, but-
tery, juicy, rich flavored, very fine quality.
The tree is hardy, a straight, upright grower, and very vigorous as compared to other
dwarfs. It is productive and long lived. Comes into bearing the third year.
Quince Trees
Season of Ripening: October in Northern states, and can be held until Christmas. Ripens
in September further south.
X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, SI. 90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $190 00
ANJOU (Dwarf) Very successful, grown as a dwarf. Bears second or third year.
Described on page 30.
X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $190.00
BARTLETT (Dwarf) Can be planted farther south as dwarf because of slow growth. Bears
second or third year. Described on page 31.
X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $190.00
SECKEL (Dwarf) The Seckel is naturally a slow grower and as a “dwarf” it is quite small.
Trees can be planted eight to ten feet apart, and they are almost as
beautiful as the expensive but non-productive bay trees in tubs. Bears second year. De-
scribed on page 33.
X 3 to 4 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 27c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $21.00; per 1000, $160.00
XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 34c; per bundle of 10, $2.90; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $190.00
Quince Trees
The quince is the ideal fruit for flavoring preserves, jellies, marmalades and cooked fruits
giving them a delightful perfume. Quince marmalades and jellies are found on the shelves
of every grocer in western Europe where the market is well supplied with quinces. In this
country the market has never been systematically supplied and the consumption is not regu-
lar, although there are highly profitable quince orchards from New York to California.
The trees thrive on well drained soil. It is easily grown, productive, very profitable, ships
and handles well. Should be planted ten to sixteen feet apart, trained to a low-headed stand-
ard tree form, and pruned heavily every year about the same as the peach. Should be in
every garden.
Quince
^ORANGE (APPLE) The Orange quince is a fine golden color; roundish with a small very
short neck — not “pear shaped” — but often flattened at both ends.
Flesh is firm, tender when cooked, highly fragrant, and rich in that aroma it imparts to other
fruits and jellies when cooked with them. Keeps well, a good shipper, and sells well.
The tree is moderately vigorous, very productive, hardy, and the most widely grown
quince. Bears second or third year. The blossoms are borne on wood of this season’s growth,
and come after the leaves, thus escaping spring frosts.
Season of Ripening: In the North, October. Can be kept until January in storage. Ripens
in September in the South.
X each, 26c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $230.00
XXX each, 39c; per bundle of 10, $3.20; per 100, $28.00; per 1000, $270.00
REA’S MAMMOTH Rich orange color, short thick neck. Very good quality, of the Orange
type but one-third to one-half larger. Skin smooth, nearly free
from fuzz. The tree is hardy, but a slower grower than the Orange.
Season of Ripening: September to middle of October. Ripens just ahead of Orange.
X each, 26c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $230.00
XXX each, 39c; per bundle of 10, $3.20; per 100, $28.00; per 1000, $270.00
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William P. Stark Trees
The Best Foundation for Your Orchard
The trees to the left are XX (4 to 5 ft.) size; those to the right are XXX (5 to 6 ft.)
size. All sizes are of the best grade — strong, vigorous trees with
well branched tops and heavy spreading roots
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The Peach
Peach growing offers such enormous possible profits; the trees come into bearing so young
and thrive in so many parts of the country that it is little wonder many people have rushed
blindly into the game. There have been many failures in the past but the reward is just as
great as ever, and growers are studying closely the conditions which make for success. After
all it is a question of personality — the man himself is the most important element of success.
The peach blooms a little earlier than the apple and the spring frosts catch it oftener. It will
not stand as severe a winter, and yet the peach is grown commercially as far north as the
northern end of the Michigan peninsula (44th parallel). It is grown in southern Florida and
Texas, and from Connecticut to California. It is grown profitably on heavy clay soil, and on
soil that is 90 per cent coarse sand, but it is not as reliable as the apple and the crop is more
perishable. However, the returns are comparatively greater. A hundred per cent profit is
not unusual or an exception. Those who have succeeded in getting the right combination of
varieties and markets, soil and climate, wonder that it seemed so easy; and those who have
failed are often encouraged to try again and avoid past mistakes. One of the most interesting
stories of Horticulture is the development of the peach industry in the United States, and
the finding of the greatest American peach. Read Mr. Hale’s own story on page 45.
Our “Stark Ozark” mountain-grown peach trees are started with wild seed known as
“naturals” which we collect in the heart of the Ozark mountain country. Peach trees respond
gratefully to the right care and cultivation. They are fast growing trees and for this very
reason the careless nurseryman often neglects them. A perfect nursery tree must have size,
but — here is the secret of buying trees — the tree must attain that size in a certain time.
A tree two years old may have the size, but if it is no larger than it should have been at one
year, it is worthless. It is stunted. We encourage fast growing trees such as peaches to make
the best growth, as much as we do any of the slower growing fruits.
The peach seeds are planted in the late summer, while comparatively fresh. The shells
are cracked by the soaking and freezing of winter snows and frosts. In the spring
the pits sprout and when the young seedlings are large enough they are budded. The wood
of the peach tree is different from that of the apple — the tree succeeds best when budded.
The buds are selected with the greatest care. We have our own scion orchard from which
we cut buds. In many varieties where the original tree has been dead for many years, our
scion orchards are started from selected strains — improvements which have appeared in
bearing orchards — some of which came from J. H. Hale, the Peach King, who has immense
orchards of many different varieties. Prof. Shamel of the U. S. Department of Agriculture,
has spent years in studying improvements on the old varieties of fruits, part of the time in
the Hale orchards. We have the buds from the selected trees of the J. H. Hale peach in the
Hale orchards, cut by Mr. Hale himself; others from E. A. Rheil, the veteran horticulturalist
of Illinois, and his son E. H. Rheil, who have done much for the fruitgrowers of the country;
others from the Missouri Experiment Station; and others from the Hon. E. W. Kirkpatrick,
a great Texas authority, who has sent out many fine new peaches. The leaves are cut as soon
as the bud sticks are taken from the tree. The buds are wrapped in alternate layers of wax
paper and damp cloth and put in a cool box until sliced and inserted in the seedling stocks.
They are then wound with raffia, which is taken off as soon as the bud and stock unite.
We dig all peaches as one year olds. That is, they are grown one year from the bud. In
this way we can develop the largest size trees desirable with a well branched top. The branches
are trained and the top of the tree developed by careful pruning so that the orchardist can
have either a medium or low headed tree by following our directions for pruning.
The trees are handled, trained and cultivated, just as if we were growing each one for our
own orchard, from the time the seeds are planted until the trees are dug and shipped to you.
The tops are branched and well balanced. The roots are strong, clean and vigorous. The
roots are of the greatest importance, and we propagate the trees with the object of producing
well branched, vigorous root systems, as well as good trunks and branches.
We dig and pack the trees so that they will reach you with all their natural vigor. The care
of the trees after they are dug is most vital, although the results of poor handling are less
apparent to the eye than any other feature of the tree. You have to trust the nurseryman
to do it right — please read our method of digging and packing described on page 112.
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Season of Ripening
One variety of peach will ripen about the same number of days before or after any other
variety of peach, year after year, if the season is a normal one. However, the exact date of
ripening varies with the locality, depending on the altitude, the latitude, the soil and the
amount of sunshine, rainfall and whether the spring was early or late.
The peach season does not cover the entire year in the way that the apple season does.
It is approximately ninety days from the beginning of the ripening of Mayflower, the
earliest, to the first ripening of Heath Cling, which is the latest. However, the Elberta
well known and for that reason the Mayflower, which is the earliest, and the Elberta, which
comes fifty days later, are used as the standards of comparison, for almost everyone knows
when one or the other of these two varieties ripens in their neighborhood. Those who do
not know the usual date of ripening of either the Mayflower or the Elberta, will find the fol-
lowing dates from representative localities a safe guide.
The date given is for the maturity of the peach, when it is ready to pick and ship and
not when it is dead ripe on the tree, which will be a few days later. Sometimes it pays to
make two different pickings, the last being a week or two weeks later than the first, depend-
ing on the season, the variety and the condition of the crop.
Colorado, Palisade,
Connecticut, So. Glastonbury,
Georgia, Fort Valley,
Michigan (Central),
Michigan (Northern),
Missouri, Columbia,
New Mexico, Santa Fe,
Ohio, Wooster,
Texas, College Sta., Brazos Co.,
Utah, Brigham City,
Mayflower ripens Aug. 6th;
“ “ July 12th;
“ “ May 25th;
“ “ July 13th;
“ “ July 27th;
June 25th;
“ June 12th;
“ July 13th;
“ May 21st;
“ “ July 18th;
Elberta ripens Sept. 25th
“ Aug. 31st
“ “ July 14th
“ Sept. 1st
“ Aug. 14th
“ Aug. 14th
“ Aug. 1st
“ Sept. 1st
“ “ July 10th
“ Sept. 6th
ALTON (Freestone) The Alton is a splendid peach, creamy white, splashed and shaded
(Early Peach) with red. The skin is tough. The flesh is firm, rich, juicy and good .
The flavor is the best; a high quality market peach. Larger than Carman.
The tree blooms later than the average and is very hardy and uninjured by severe cold
during the winter. A moderate grower. Bears third to fourth year. It is a commercial peach,
hardy, productive and should be planted for home and market use, especially in the more
northern peach regions where a hardy, vigorous peach is demanded. A popular, successful
and dependable variety in all peach regions.
“A very large peach, white flesh of the highest quality and a freestone. The tree is among
the hardiest both in the wood and the bud. I find it promising at my home at Clinton
N. Y.” — E. P. Powell.
ORDER TODAY — DO IT NOW — HAVE TREES RESERVED
The hardy Captain Ede, the quality Elberta
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Seasoning of Ripening: Twenty-three days after Mayflower and twenty-seven days be-
fore Elberta. About same season as Carman, Waddell and Mamie Ross.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
ARP BEAUTY (Synonym — June Elberta.) Arp Beauty is a large, beautiful peach with a
(Freestone) mottled red cheek. Flesh is yellow. High quality; juicy. Tree is a strong,
(Early Peach) vigorous grower, hardy, very productive. Bears third to fourth year. Arp
Beauty is of the Elberta type and the best of all the early yellow peaches.
It is profitable wherever Elberta can be grown. It is a great shipping peach and especially
valuable for orchards located a long way from market.
Season of Ripening : Thirty days after Mayflower and twenty days before Elberta. About
same season as Champion, Illinois and Hiley.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
BELLE OF GEORGIA (See Georgia Belle, page 43.)
CARMAN (Freestone) The Carman is a large, broadly oval peach, creamy white, with a
(Early Peach) red cheek. The flesh is tender, white, tinted with red near the seed.
It is juicy, with a fine, rich, sprightly flavor, very good quality,
hardy in bud and does well in a great many localities where most peaches fail. It is truly a
remarkable peach.
The tree is a strong, vigorous, upright grower and is very productive. Belongs to the
hardy North China group. The Carman is said to have the same parentage as the Elberta
and possesses many of the qualities of that very profitable peach. Bears third to fourth year.
Fairly good shipper.
“ One of the five hardy varieties grown in the state. In quality the Carman is among the
best of the best early season peaches.” — Prof. W. H. Chandler, Missouri Agriculture Experi-
ment Station.
Season of Ripening: Twenty-three days after Mayflower and twenty-seven days before
E berta. About same season as Alton, Waddell and Mamie Ross.
Price X 3 to 4 feet, each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
Two XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
Year XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
CAPTAIN EDE The quality twin of Elberta, having a reputation on the Chicago markets
Freestone) long before Elberta became famous. Its deserved reputation for quality
Late Peach) has been lost, as the fruit has been marketed as Elberta. Its superb qual-
ity makes it a favorite for home use, canning, and eating; one of the best
shippers — most profitable; bears when Elberta and the Crawfords fail.
Tree strong, healthy and hardy; very productive; should be planted commercially, and
no home should be without this deserving peach. Consumers who are now using Elbertas
(the Ben Davis of the peach group) should insist upon getting the high quality Ede. Hardier,
than Elberta.
“Captain Ede compares favorably with Carman and Champion in point of hardiness.” —
Ohio Agriculture Experiment Station.
Season of Ripening: Fifty -nine days after the Mayflower and nine days after Elberta.
About same season as Late Elberta, Crawford Late and Crosby.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
CHAMPION (Freestone) The Champion is a large, round, rich, creamy white peach, pink
(Early Peach) on exposed side, and red where kissed by the sun. Beautiful.
The flesh is white, melting, juicy, tender, and delicious.
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The tree is very strong, vigorous, upright, spreading, and belongs to the North China
group. One of the very hardiest peaches in wood and in bud. Bears third to fourth year and
is a sure cropper. It is profitable commercially and we recommend it be planted extensively for
profit and home use, because of its size, beauty and quality. It is the highest quality white
peach known.
Season of Ripening: Thirty-five days after Mayflower and fifteen days before Elberta.
About same season as Illinois, Hiley, Fitzgerald and Arp Beauty.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
CRAWFORD EARLY The Crawford Early is a very large, oblong peach with a prominent
(Freestone) point on the blossom end, and a bright red cheek. The flesh is yel-
(Mid-season Peach) low, very rich, slightly sub-acid, juicy, good quality, and especially
good for canning and eating fresh. A good shipper. The tree is
large and very vigorous, requiring severe pruning. Bears third to fourth year. Moderately
hardy. The Crawford Early always sells well but is not profitably productive or a sure bearer
in all localities.
“Crawford Early tree is very healthy and productive; probably the most largely planted
variety in California.” — E. J. Wickson.
“Ranks very high in northern, middle and western states as a market variety.” — Amer-
ican Fruit Culturist. 21st Edition.
Season of Ripening: Forty days later than Mayflower. Ten days before Elberta. About
same season as Georgia Belle and Early Elberta.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
Sprayed Not Sprayed
Early Elberta. Best quality. Picture by courtesy of the Ohio Experiment Station
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CRAWFORD LATE The Crawford Late is very large, roundish, resembles Crawford Early,
(Freestone) but is nearly a month later in season. It is one of the best known
(Late Peach) peaches; found in many markets. A profitable commercial peach,
and in favored localities worthy of extensive planting. A good shipper.
Bears third to fourth year.
“Very generally superseded by Elberta as the great preserving and canning peach, yet
ripening as it does fully a week later, it is often a great money-maker on heavy clay lands
where it fruits abundantly, while a very shy bearer on lighter soils.
“Good tree. About as hardy as the Elberta in bud. With us it has been rather larger
than Crawford’s Early. One of the better late season peaches.” — Prof. W. H. Chandler,
Missouri Agriculture Experiment Station.
Season of Ripening: Sixty-five days later than Mayflower and seven days later than
Elberta. About same season as Captain Ede and Late Elberta.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
CROSBY (Freestone) A round, yellow peach, with a mottled red cheek. Large size, when
(Late Peach) tree is fertilized and fruit thinned; delicious, rich, and one of the
sweetest and best quality of all the yellow peaches; seed small.
Tree is open, spreading, willowy, inclined to overbear unless thinned. Extremely hardy
in wood and bud. Should be planted North and in high altitudes of the West where other
yellow peaches are injured by severe winters.
Plant Crosby wherever a high quality, very hardy yellow peach is wanted.
“One of the five most hardy varieties in the state.” — Prof. W. H. Chandler, Missouri
Agriculture Experiment Station.
Season of Ripening: Sixty-five days after Mayflower and fifteen after Elberta. About
same season as Late Elberta.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
EARLY ELBERTA The Early Elberta is truly named. It is of the Elberta type, large,
(Freestone) golden yellow, which is in beautiful contrast to the rich blush on the
Mid-season Peach) sunny cheek. The flesh is yellow like the Elberta but far better qual-
ity, sweeter and finer grained.
The tree is a strong grower, of the Elberta type, and has a tendency to thin itself, carry-
ing moderate loads of fruit.
The Early Elberta originated with Dr. Sumner Gleason, of Utah, who gives the following
description:
“Seedling of Elberta with all the characteristics of its parent, stocky growth of tree, thins
itself, even size of fruit, long keeping and shipping, hardier, better quality, higher color, and
a week earlier — going out as Elberta is coming in. As a canning peach it has better flavor
and color than the regular Elberta, does not rag out, and uses less sugar. Its size and shape
being almost identical with Elberta, it passes on the market as an Elberta and the customer
gets a better peach, the grower thereby getting the benefit of repeat orders.”
Season of Ripening: Forty-two days after Mayflower and eight days before Elberta.
About same season as Crawford Early, Georgia Belle and J. H. Hale.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35: per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
ELBERTA (Freestone) The Elberta is a large, golden yellow peach nearly covered with
(Mid-season Peach) crimson on the sunny cheek. It is the most widely planted commer-
cial variety east of the Pacific Coast country. It has done more to
develop the peach-growing industry than any other variety. It can be grown profitably
North, South, East and West. In the North it is a roundish peach while in the South it is
more pointed. The flesh is a rich yellow, red at the pit, firm and juicy, but only fair quality.
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The tree is a large, vigorous grower, very productive, yielding fruit uniform in size and
shape and always highly colored. Bears third to fourth year.
The greatest objection to the Elberta is that it is only medium quality and not an extra
hardy tree. However, its adaptability to practically every soil and climate, and its prolific
bearing of large, beautifully colored peaches, of splendid shipping and market qualities, and
its comparative freedom from rot, and the fact that it can be gathered for market before it
is fully ripe made it the greatest peach of its time.
The Elberta is found on the markets from the middle of the summer until the peach sea-
son is closed, the first peaches coming from Texas and Georgia and the last ones from Mich-
igan and other northern states.
Elberta is to the peach group what Ben Davis has been to the apple — bears, ships, pays,
but like the Ben Davis, it will have to give way to another, for the J. H. Hale is one-half to
one-third larger, hardier, better quality, more beautiful and a far better shipper. See page 45.
“The ‘J. H. Hale’ is as far ahead of the Elberta an as orchard money-maker, as the Elberta
is ahead of the old Hill’s Chili, or any late growing yellow peach of that type.” — J. H. Hale.
Season of Ripening: Fifty days after Mayflower, which is the earliest, and forty days
before Mammoth Heath Cling, which is the latest. About the same season as Kalamazoo
and Elberta Cling.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, SI. 20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, S 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
ELBERTA CLING The Elberta Cling is a seedling of the Elberta. Large yellow, round,
(Clingstone) with a bright red cheek. Very good for eating and highly prized for
(Mid-season Peach) preserves, marmalades, butter and pickles.
Tree is a strong, vigorous grower of the North China type; hardy, productive and profit-
able. Extra good shipper. Bears third to fourth year. The very best clingstone and should
be planted wherever a clingstone is wanted.
Season of Ripening: Forty-eight days after Mayflower. Two days before Elberta. About
same season as Elberta and Kalamazoo.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
Georgia Belle — Highest quality. Has earned name of “The White Elberta ”
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EUREKA (Freestone) The Eureka is a large, oval peach with a bright red cheek. The
Very Early Peach) flesh is creamy white, juicy and very firm, and the skin tough, making
it an unusually good shipping peach for its season. The flavor is
rich and extra good. The best quality, very early peach.
The tree is hardy and often bears when Greensboro fails. A vigorous grower and a good
cropper. Bears third to fourth year.
The Eureka is of great value to peach growers because it is a good shipper of high quality,
hardy and productive, and it ripens at a season when it is needed. Peach orchardists are not
planting all of one or two varieties, but a succession of early, medium and late peaches, which
makes the crop easier to handle and insures a good market. Enough of each variety should be
planted to ship in full car loads, since buyers dislike small lots.
Season of Ripening: Fifteen days after Mayflower and thirty-five days before Elberta,
coming half way between Greensboro and Mamie Ross or Waddell.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
FITZGERALD (Freestone) Fitzgerald is a large, oval peach, yellow shaded with crimson
(Early Peach) and red. The flesh is yellow, tinted with red at the pit; juicy
and good quality.
The tree is a good grower, medium size, very productive — sets heavy crops and should
be thinned. Bears third to fourth year.
Fitzgerald came from Canada and is one of the hardiest peaches, both in tree and in bloom,
in that country. It is a splendid quality peach, very profitable for the market, and should
be planted where hardy varieties are necessary.
Season of Ripening: Thirty-seven days after Mayflower and thirteen days before Elberta.
About same season as Arp Beauty, Hiley, Illinois, Champion, Crawford Early and Georgia
Belle.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
GEORGIA BELLE The Georgia Belle, sometimes known as the white Elberta because of
(Freestone) its great commercial value, is a roundish white peach, a little oblong,
(Mid-season Peach) one side slightly enlarged, tinted with a red blush on the sunny side,
and striped and splashed with a bright red. The flesh is white, firm,
fine texture, melting and juicy, rich, sugar-sweet. One of the most delicious peaches grown
It is to the white peach what Elberta is to the yellow peach, but it is far superior in quality
and hardier of bud.
The tree is a strong, vigorous grower, very hardy in both bud and wood. It is a depend-
able bearer, very productive. It belongs to the North China type, famous for its valuable
peaches. Bears third to fourth year.
Georgia Belle is one of the best quality and most profitable commercial white peaches,
and we especially recommend it for commercial planting and for home use. Its fine quality,
hardiness and productiveness make it a popular peach with the consumer and the orchardist.
“One of the best to plant in Missouri.” — Prof. W. H. Chandler, Missouri Agricultural
Experiment Station.
Season of Ripening: Forty-one days after Mayflower and nine days before Elberta. About
same season as Crawford Early and Early Elberta. It overlaps the Elberta season.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
o
GREENSBORO (Semi-cling) (Synonym — Early Red June.) The Greensboro is a large.
(Very Early Peach) round, creamy white peach, highly colored, shaded with a
dark red blush and broken stripes towards the blossom end.
The flesh is white, tender and very juic The quality is fair — very good for an early variety
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The Greensboro is the largest, most attractive and one of the best quality early peaches
and is resistant to rot.
The tree is a strong, healthy, vigorous grower, extra hardy in bud and wood — a guarantee
of annual crops. It belongs to the North China type. Bears third to fourth year. One of
the most profitable early commercial varieties and one of the best for the home orchard.
“The Greensboro is a standard early peach, not subject to rot — its large size, attractive
appearance and reliability in bearing combine to make it one of the best of its season.” — Ohio
Agricultural Experiment Station.
Season of Ripening: Ten days after Mayflower, forty days before Elberta. About the
same season as Red Bird and Eureka.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
J. H. Hale: An Appreciation
By Forrest Crissey
There are some folks out West and elsewhere who seem to think that New England doesn’t
produce any more big men, broad between the eyes, whose hearts pump warm, red blood and
plenty of it. Of course such a notion is absurd on the face of it — but still it is cherished by
a heap of people.
When I meet a man who hugs this delusion, I always think:
“There’s a man who ought to meet up with J. H. Hale. Wouldn’t one contact with Hale
of Connecticut give him a jolt! Wouldn’t an hour with the Yankee Peach King put crimps
into that sort of an impression!”
What is J. H. Hale like? Well; he’s like himself — and like nobody else on earth that I
know. When he was cast in human clay, the Maker must have broken the pattern. The
necessities of my daily work as a magazine feature writer have made it necessary for me to
meet — year after year — the men who are doing big things: the Progressives of Industry,
of Science and of Agriculture; the Way-Makers and the Trail-Blazers; the men who live
unto their day and generation — and the days and generations to come — rather than unto
themselves. Among these men J. H. Hale stands out like a lone pine. Meet him once, for
five minutes, and you couldn’t forget him to save your soul. In the most casual contact he
stamps an impression as clear and sharp as a steel die.
Hale is so human that you feel warm about the heart the minute you meet him. In fact
he’s one of the most irresistibly human of the big men I’ve ever met. There isn’t an ounce
of starch in his composition. He’d be good company for a king or a hod-carrier — and just
be himself all the time.
Once the political wheel-horses of Connecticut tried to slip a seat in the United States
Senate under his pillow. But he caught ’em at it and squelched the game. If you knew him
you’d understand why. He couldn’t laugh a real Hale laugh there; besides, there isn’t air
enough in the whole Senate chamber to keep him breathing real free and easy for an hour.
Then there’s another thing about J. H. Hale that’s worth keeping in mind: While he’s
courageous in fighting his own battles, he’s careful about putting the weight of his name and
reputation back of anything that he hasn’t tried out to a solid conclusion. That’s tempera-
mental with the man. And it’s one reason why the horticultural world sits up and listens
when J. H. Hale says: “Here’s something new that seems to me to be worth while.”
But there isn’t much use in trying to put down on paper, in a page of cold type, the things
that make up J. H. Hale. You couldn’t get the ruddy geniality of the man on paper, or his
glowing energy, or his almost uncanny horticultural intuition. Better just say that he’s
immensely human — and let it go at that!
When the history of Rejuvenated New England is written the things that J. H. Hale has
done and inspired will reach from “Preface” to “Finis.”
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The Peach, the Summer of 1913
IS Trade-Mark
Once tell a girl that you love her and make her believe it, and she just naturally wants you
to tell it over and over again at every opportunity. Now when the William P. Stark Nurseries
want me to re-write the story of the J. H. Hale peach in a new way, fresh and up-to-date, I
think the girl’s way and the old, old story ever new is the best after all, for the essential facts
of this most wonderful of all peaches, were fully told last year and are worth repeating and
re-reading by every peach grower in the land, who is looking for the best.
A SEVERE And so now it is only for me to tell
SPRING briefly how the peach behaved in 1913.
It was warm and wet during December
and January, which caused the fruit buds to be
badly swollen and there seemed little chance for
a crop, especially when in March, a month before
blooming time, the buds were swollen nearly as
big as peas, just ready to burst into blossom. Freez-
ing nights, cold and warm days and very unsatisfac-
tory conditions generally, conspired to kill off par-
tially, and in some instances all hope of a crop on over
seventy acres of our orchards, mostly of Waddell, Car-
man, Hiley, Champion, and Stevens peaches, while Belle
of Georgia, Elberta and J. H. Hale came out best of all.
FROST RESISTANT We had more than a full set
on our pet peach and started
off ' for a glorious crop, with an abundance of rain in
spring and very favorable weather conditions. Early
in June we thinned off 500 to 800 peaches per tree;
then as the fruit began to develop we found a second
thinning necessary, so that over most of the orchard
fully 1,000 peaches per tree had to be taken off, so
heavily loaded were they, even after the most damaging
blooming season New England has had in many years.
DROUTH Following abundant spring rains we had
a very hot, dry summer — little or no rain
from the last of May until the first week of September.
So hot and dry was it that from the middle of August
until near the end of the month the foliage hung limp
and the fruit withered so as to have a rubbery feeling
to the touch, the orchard apparently an utter wreck —
no hope, no promise — a dead failure for the 1913
crop and possibly death to the trees themselves.
RAIN ! Then just as all was appar-
ently lost there came a
little sprinkle of rain one night, sat-
urating the limp foliage and withered
peaches but wetting down the dusty
earth hardly an inch. This little
sprinkle acted as a stay of
execution, until two days
later came another and
more abundant shower,
followed three days later by
a real rain (the first in over
three months) of the much
needed life-giving water, so
essential to plant life.
None genuine without
(S Trade-Mark
Peach Trees
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The J. H. Hale— Baskets of golden fruit easily coined into money because of the complete
superiority of fruit and tree of the J. H. Hale over all other commercial varieties
(Note the apple tree on the left. The peach trees were planted as “ fillers ” in the apple
orchard. Mr. Hale has paid for several large apple orchards from the profits of the “ fillers ”
before the apple trees came into bearing.
A FULL CROP Then came the great transformation. First the withered leaves began to
straighten out, then in a day or two the shriveled, puckered-up, little peaches
took on solidity and started out on a new growth, and I, standing on the “big rock” over-
looking the orchard, noting the great transformation going on hour by hour, was filled with
wonder and gratitude at God’s power in giving us the rain that had wrought this miracle.
In less than ten days the little shrunken peaches had puffed out into great golden and red
beauties, 23^ to 4 inches in diameter, and while only a few have reached the enormous size
of former years the whole crop has been a great success as to size, beauty, and quality.
Our first abundant pickings for market was five days ahead of Elberta in the same orchard,
while on a few trees, left unpicked for comparison, Elbertas have nearly all dropped to the
ground while the J. H. Hale are all on the trees — six or eight bushels per tree and not a dozen
dropped peaches, proving over again that it never rushes you in the picking; pick it this week
or leave it until next if you like.
SURVIVAL OF Hundreds of visitors have seen it, side by side with Elberta, and if a sten-
THE FITTEST ographer had been at hand to take down the expressions of wonder at this
peach, greater than all others, William P. Stark could have filled a whole
catalogue with words of commendation. Here are a few that I picked up:
“This puts the Elberta out of business for me.”
“The Elberta is doomed.”
“I am going home and pull up my Elberta orchard, for no one can compete with this.”
“Too big to pack well.”
“Largest and most beautiful peach I ever saw.”
“No one will ever plant an Elberta after seeing and tasting this.”
“A wonderful peach, shall recommend to our company to plant 2,000 acres.”
“Bigger and better than Elberta in every way, and my, what a firm one!”
“Good bye Elberta for me, for this is good to eat.”
“I don’t care what the trees cost, they would be cheaper at $1.00 each than Elberta for
nothing.”
“Never saw so many peaches on trees in my life; all big ones too,”
“Your Elbertas are a little better than most, but this puts them off the map.”
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“No use for any of us to grow other peaches, we can’t meet up with this thing in market
and come out alive.”
“Thought I had seen peaches before, but this one beats them all.”
“William P. Stark’s book did not tell half the truth about it; so much better than I ex-
pected.”
“Don’t care what they ask for trees, it’s me for a big orchard of them at once; I just can’t
wait.”
“More profit in this peach if you pay $5.00 per tree to get started than to get Elbertas
for nothing.”
*********
All in all, 1913 has tested out another side of the J. H. Hale peach and I can say stronger
than ever before that there is no yellow peach now publicly known that possesses such points
of merit as this.
Compared with Elberta the tree is equally vigorous, hardy and productive, ripens five
days ahead of that variety, yet can be made to hang on five to eight days longer if market
conditions should make it desirable so to do.
Fruit very much larger, higher colored, firmer and finer texture; will keep three times as
ong after being picked and will sell for 25 to 50 per cent more than Elbertas every time.
J. H. HALE $2.25 BU. From one measured acre of 133 trees we picked, on September 14th,
ELBERTA $1.25 BU. 748 bushels, or an average of 53^ bushels or 8 crates per tree, 95 per
cent of this fruit being high class marketable fruit selling f. o. b. at
the farm at $2.00 to $2.50 per bushel, while $1.25 was top price at this time for Elberta. All
in all I can freely and fully say at the end of the season for 1913 that the J. H. Hale peach has
developed fully 50 per cent greater commercial value than the famous Elberta of the past, and
it’s surely “good bye to Elberta” just as fast as orchard men once see the J. H. Hale in fruit-
ing. Any who doubt this better inquire of :
Prof. W. A. Henry, Madison, Wis.
John A. Wilson, Appelton, N. Y.
A. T. Henry, Wallingford, Conn.
F. M. Soper, Magnolia, Del. President State Horticultural Society.
Three average size J. H. Hale compared with five average size Elbertas grown in the same
orchard under exactly the same conditions
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D. E. Gould, Vice-President North Pacific Irrigating Co., Kennewick, Wash.
John H. Baird, Fort Valley, Georgia.
A. D. Shamel, U. S. Department Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
G. C. Seavy, Editor New England Homestead, Springfield, Mass.,
and hundreds of others who have been to see them fruiting side by side with Elberta, in a
large way — not a few pet trees but a whole great orchard. These people know that “Elberta
is doomed.”
Peach Growing in America, and the Story of the
J. H. Hale Peach
By J. H. Hale
Just home from a harvest of glorious peaches in our Georgia orchard, where from about
Fort Valley and Marshallville there had been daily thousands of happy workers, both white
and black, gathering some of the finest specimens the world had ever seen, and sending
out often a hundred or more carloads daily, scattering their lusciousness from every market
center into the surrounding country, till practically every village and hamlet of northern
states east of the Mississippi had from early June to August a daily supply of choice
food that would have been impossible to secure twenty or more years ago. Over two
thousand carloads were grown and shipped from within ten miles of our orchards at Fort
Valley at a total cost of harvesting and marketing of over one million dollars. Over five
thousand carloads more went out also from all over the rest of Georgia, while South Caro-
lina, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas and Arkansas had over twelve thousand more, so that from
June 1st to August 15th, 1912, the Northern states were supplied with, and consumed out
of season, fully twenty thousand carloads of peaches, and are now ready for the home crop,
no matter how great it may be.
All this has set me thinking of what factors had brought about this new and wonderful
production and consumption and how it is to grow and be continued in the future, and so I
become reminiscent.
THE BEGINNING Somewhat over forty years ago, when working as the “hired boy” on a
neighboring farm, shocking corn all by my little lonesome, late in Sep-
tember or early October, a seedling peach tree along the fence row, full of rosy, sweet little
Prof. A. D. Shamel, U. S. Department of Agriculture (left), Prof. W. A. Henry (center) and
Mr. J. H. Hale (right) discussing the productiveness of the J. H. Hale peach
peaches, filled me with peaches and an idea, that I resolved if I could ever earn money enough
to buy the trees, and mother would let me have the land to plant them on, I would find out
if there were not bigger and better peaches locked up in the soil of the old home farm.
THE FIRST TREES The next year, with a better “job” ($12.50 a month and board) I
secured the money, bought my first trees, and from that day to this
have been aiming for the big things in the peach game, and, like any and all things sought
for earnestly with a faith supported by honest work, I have, with the passing years, found
many of the things sought for, the biggest and best of all being the J. H. Hale peach, which
I am to tell about a little further along.
MORE TREES The first 200 trees planted in 1869 three years later grew into 2,000 and
then 3,000 and yearly increasing until in 1890 they numbered over 10,000,
soon after which the Georgia orchard with over 100,000 trees was established. A steady
increase and replantings give us at the present time over 200,000 healthy trees in the Con-
necticut and Georgia orchards combined, giving employment annually to hundreds of people
and furnishing for nearly five months in each year, beautiful, health-giving food to many
thousands more.
Our total fruit harvest for the year ending August 1st, 1912, has exceeded 100,000 bushels,
quite a big showing for the small boy’s idea, a little first capital received for labor, and the
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THIiJImm
IjJredt
City
Seven hundred forty-eight bushels of J. H. Hale Peaches from one measured acre of 133 young
trees —an average of 53^ bushels or 8 crates per tree; 95$ of the fruit being extra fancy,
selling f. o. b. orchard at $2.00 to $2.50 per bushel, while the top price for Elbertas was $1.25
reinvestment of the “peach money” as it came along in later years, and is only mentioned
here for the encouragement of other poor boys, girls, men and women with an idea.
SUCCESS To win success out of a fruit idea one must have a love of and a faith in the busi-
ness, an eye for new things, and earnest study of their value and possibilities,
and a courage to buy and plant liberally, so as to be so far as possible ahead of the other fel-
low in the market with every new good thing suitable to one’s climate and conditions.
Though the varieties in my first fifteen years of peach planting are still growing in many
orchards and are listed in far too many nurserymen’s catalogs, not one of them have we,
having slid out from under, one by one, as something better has turned up. And while my
selfish interests may. have been better served by competing orchardists planting the same old
varieties, it has always hurt me to note the vast majority of nurserymen continuing to prop-
agate and sell inferior varieties long after they have been superseded by others far better, that
it would cost them no more to propagate or the orchardist to grow.
GOLDEN EXPERIENCE Some years ago a high-class professional man was starting a
three-thousand tree peach orchard on his country estate, and
although he received fees of from $500 to $5,000 for a single operation, he flew the coop at
paying an expert horticulturist $200 for inspecting the farm, locating the orchard and recom-
mending the right list of trees, and went and bought his list of trees from a tree agent of one
of the most reputable nursery firms in America, who, unfortunately for him, were listing
varieties that ought long before to have been discarded; 2,700 out of the 3,000 trees planted
were behind the “lighthouse,” and on visiting my orchards and looking over varieties toward
the end of his first fruit harvest, he confessed that had he paid a fee of $5,000 and started
right it would have been a profitable investment for him.
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BETTER VARIETIES It would be worth several million dollars a year to America’s peach
industry if the nurserymen would for a few hours sit at the feet of
half a dozen of our most intelligent peach growers, from various sections of the country, listen
to a talk on varieties and then grow and list only such sorts as these orchardists recommend,
thus wiping out 75 per cent of the varieties now cataloged. In this way they would be led
to list only the commercial cream, while also on the watch for new and better ones.
NEW POSSIBILITIES The more than 20,000 carloads of peaches coming out of the South
during the season of 1912, at a cost exceeding ten million dollars
for labor of harvesting, packages, freights, refrigeration and commissions, to say nothing of
profits to growers and retailers, and also the thousands of carloads more produced later in
the northern and western states, would have been almost an impossibility were it not for
the newer and better commercial varieties of comparatively recent development.
When I began commercial peach-growing the Mountain Rose, Reeves, George the 4th,
Honest John, Oldmixon, Stump, Crawfords, Smock, Foster and a few others, made up the
list in the nurseries and orchards of America, but were we to depend upon them now the north-
ern production would be cut in half and the 20,000 carloads from the South almost an impos-
sibility.
Taking a back country road leading south from the Hale orchards at Fort Valley, Georgia,
and traveling for six miles through peach orchards, cotton fields, and beautiful groves of long-
leaf pine, we come to Willow Lake Farm, where, in a little garden spot close by the fine old
colonial home of Samuel H. Rumph, there originated in the early eighties the Elberta, that
Ben Davis of peaches, the pioneer of a new commercial strain that was to revolutionize the
entire peach industry of this great country; while on an adjoining farm, with seed from the
same parent trees as Elberta, was originated the Belle of Georgia, making a combination of
yellow and white-fleshed varieties, having the greatest commercial value over a wider range
of country to-day than all other peaches ever grown before.
THE FIRST ELBERTAS It was my privilege in the late eighties to see the first carload o
Elberta peaches sold on the New York market, and sizing it up
as a money-maker, quickly bought 3,000 trees for Connecticut planting, without any knowl-
edge as to its adaptability to our northern climate. It was a reckless thing to do, but it gave
me the first commercial orchard of Elberta in the North, and not until my orchards came into
bearing did the other fellow catch on. So, being four years ahead, it made me a lot of money,
which I at once invested in further orchard planting and a trip to Georgia to see the original
tree, and every year since I have visited the spot for pleasure and inspiration. The
original tree passed out a few years ago,
so did the horse and buggy that used to
tote us over there, but the spot and its
inspiration are still there, and the auto car
takes us over in short order; and many a
horticultural friend has been taken to its
shrine and then through the orchards of
millions of trees that cover the surrounding
country for miles about Fort Valley and
Marshallville, with an industry founded on
the Elberta and the Belle peaches, yet
made permanently possible by the devel-
opment of still other and newer varieties
that open the season a month or six weeks
before the great foundation varieties begin
to ripen.
ELIMINATING An extended group of
THE DRONES extra early varieties has
been sifted down to two
or three of greatest value. To Van
Lindey, our old nursery friend, belongs
the honor of discovering and introducing
J. H. Hale— The “peach king” and the king
pf all peaches in his Conn, orchards
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the Greensboro peach, named after his home town in North Carolina. Carloads of this
variety late in May or early June from Georgia have been sold at $1,200 to $1,500 per car,
while in the North, $1,000 to $1,200 per acre have been the returns from it six to seven weeks
later. Rightly grown and handled, it is a great money-maker, yet I doubt not that the
William P. Stark Nurseries or some of their co-workers, will discover and introduce even a
better one as the years go by, if they are not already listed in their catalog.
MORE GOOD ONES Dr. Waddell of Griffin, Georgia, brought to my attention his seedling
peach that has so profitably spread his name all over America with
one of the hardiest and most reliable mid-early peaches of any we have. It looked so good to
me that I was tempted to plant 26,000 at my one first planting, and joy to say that I have
profited largely by that plunge. A year or so later, Mr. Steubenrach of Mexia, Texas, brought
out the Carman; I bought liberally of buds and so had the first big orchard of those two
varieties either North or South. Then along came Roland Hiley of Fort Valley, Georgia,
inviting me out to see the original Hiley peach tree, and that looked good, too, but I had
room for only 2,000 trees and so missed out on making a plunge on this money-maker. When
my little 2,000 trees showed up in fruiting, other orchards were under way and others reaped
rich harvests ahead of me while I slept. About as the last Hiley are being harvested, the Belle
begins to ripen, closely followed by Elberta, making a continuous succession of money-makers
for a period of nearly two months in the South. In the North the Champion, originally from
Illinois, fills in between Hiley and Belle and in the North only the Fox seedlings and Stevens
Late extend the season three weeks later.
The southern list before mentioned are also the best of their season, North as well as South,
and altogether make a list not to be equaled by any other combination that can be suggested
for the extremes of climate that pertain in the varied peach-growing regions of America. Not
that there are not other good and profitable peaches, but these are the ones that have been
the real factors in great commercial peach-orcharding and have extended orchard areas far
beyond what could have been dreamed of twenty years ago, Fox and Stevens being the only
old-timers in the list. The one weak point in this chain of lusciousness is that they are all,
save the Elberta, white-fleshed varieties. Superior and delicious as these white-fleshed peaches
are, many markets and consumers are still seeking for yellow varieties, and there is a crying
need for something both earlier and later than the Elberta and of better quality. In attempt-
ing to secure such a one, I have searched the country over and grown many thousands of
seedlings, only to be disappointed over and over again.
Larger and a better shipper— but it is the luscious richness and firm flesh, dripping honey, that
appeals to the consumer and commands the highest prices
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CHANCE Chance seed-
SEEDLINGS lings, those
grown from
pits of selected trees and those
pits of fruit that had been care-
fully cross - pollenized for a
special purpose, brought equally
unsatisfactory results. The
most vigorous trees were non-
productive, the biggest and
most handsome fruits were
clings, and the freestones were
under size or poor in quality,
and so it began to look like an
impossibility until one day the
long-sought-for was found right
close at hand.
THE GREAT This was twelve
DISCOVERY or more years
ago. I was
driving through an orchard of
early peaches that had been
harvested weeks before, when
my attention was called to a
seedling tree that I had thought
the year before was a cling-
stone, as I saw it when not
quite fully grown. It was now
a strong, luxuriant four-year
old tree, loaded almost to the
breaking point, and the ground
beneath the tree almost liter-
ally covered with great golden
and crimson globes of enormous
size and great beauty. This
caused me to stop and in-
vestigate. Picking up a
great orange - like specimen,
almost as heavy as a cannon
ball, and noting its solidity and firmness I remarked, “Gee, but it’s a pity this is a cling."
A Yankee’s jack-knife is usually on deck to whittle something, and walking back to the car-
riage I found myself whittling away at one side of the great peach, till just as I reached the
carriage I struck the pit and discovered that the flesh parted freely from it. “Glory, glory,
glory! It’s a freestone!” I cried, rushing back to the tree and cutting peach after peach to
fully satisfy myself that it was a truly freestone, yet with the fine-grained, solid flesh that
had deceived me the year before into thinking it was a cling. Here at last, after years of search,
breeding and propagation, was a chance seedling so far superior to all other known peaches
as to make me almost dizzy with joy at its discovery, and I lingered long to study both tree
and fruit and returned daily until the last specimen had dropped to the ground, a week or
ten days later.
WATCHING Each visit more and more strongly confirmed my first judgment as to the
value of the find, and I am sure no miner who ever struck it rich, or the dis-
coverer of the great Kimberly diamond itself, was happier than I in knowing that here in my
possession was the one great and good peach of all the earth. So wonderful was it, so far-
reaching its possibilities and value, that I hardly dared to think of the final outcome of the
Prof. A. D. Sham el of the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture and
his assistant Mr. Pomeroy, making records of the J. H. Hale
peach. Prof. Shamel has spent years studying “bud
selection,,
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great discovery. Of course, my first thought was of a big
orchard of this prize alone, and had it not been a little too
late in the season for budding, I undoubtedly would have
cut every inch of bud wood and gone at it with great vigor.
WAITING During the intervening months before the
next budding season, having ample time to
study and think, I saw clearly my life’s opportunity and
duty was to watch and wait and be absolutely sure before
going ahead. Many seedling fruits had shown so remark-
able fruiting value on the original tree in its native habi-
tat, but when propagated on other stocks and planted in
different soils failed to show anything approaching their
original values and great loss and disappointment have
resulted from their exploitation.
TESTING Finally realizing the great value of such a
peach as this, if it should show the same
points of value after general propagation as it did on the
original tree, I determined to test it out thoroughly in my
own orchards North and South, and so propagate 3,000
trees, planting here in Connecticut 1,000 trees, on sandy
loam with sand subsoil, and 1,000 on a heavy black loam,
with yellow clay subsoil, while another 1,000 went to
Georgia and were planted on a brown, loamy soil, with a
red clay subsoil, as great a diversity for peach growing as
can be found in any section of America where peaches
are grown, and yet this peach, both in tree and fruit, has
come to equally perfect state of development on all trees,
showing wonderful adaptability to varied soils and climatic conditions.
ABSOLUTE It is eight or nine years now since I have been continuously fruiting this peach
CERTAINTY on 3,000 budded trees, and it has been steadily improving in value from year
to year, each year being better and better until now I can stake my lifelong
peach reputation, not on a new and untried variety, but upon one tried, tested and proven as
the greatest and best peach the world has ever known, and I am willing at last that a peach
such as this should have my name. The following description and twelve years of fruiting
tell why. It’s a strong, vigorous growing tree of the Elberta type, rather more stocky, droop-
ing and branching. Fruit buds the hardiest of any large fine yellow peach, a few buds having
escaped twenty-seven or more below zero this past winter when Belle, Carman, Fox, Hill’s
Chili (all extra hardy varieties) in the same great orchard, were all killed. There are now, as I
write a few great orange-like specimens of the J. H. Hale peach fast maturing on the trees.
BETTER THAN This variety is enormously productive, fruit of largest size, fully one-half
ELBERTA larger than Elberta, globular like best specimens of Reeves Favorite, only
far larger than that showy variety when at its very best. Color a deep,
golden yellow, overlaid with bright carmine, except a very little on under side. Smooth,
solid, thick skin, tightly drawn over the solid flesh, a peach without the fuzz, absolutely dis-
tinct in this respect. This one feature alone puts it in a class by itself, always to be remem-
bered. Flesh deep yellow, firm, fine-grained, and as solid as a cling, yet parting as freely from
the pit as the freest of the free. Flesh tender, without grain or stringiness, and most delicious
peachy flavor, such as is seldom found in a yellow peach; altogether a combination of pro-
ductiveness, size, beauty, solidity, texture and flavor that I doubt being duplicated again in
a hundred years, if ever.
THE MILLION Its commercial value is greatly enhanced by the fact that it colors up
DOLLAR PEACH all over a week or ten days before fully grown and matured, and that
these undeveloped fruits are of larger size than big Elbertas, and if picked
will in time mellow up and become good edible peaches, so that an extra early picking can be
started and the season greatly lengthened, especially owing to solidity and firmness of flesh.
Hale’s peaches always bring the
highest prices. The “J. H.
Hale” sold last season for $2 .00
to $2.50 per bushel at the or-
chard—Elbertas from the same
orchard sold for $1.25 and less.
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fully matured specimens can be allowed to remain much longer upon the tree than can any
other known variety, and so extend the season at either end. In its normally matured condi-
tion, fully ripe, it’s almost as solid as an apple, and I have often said it was firm enough to
ship in barrels if need be. In 1909, to test fully its shipping qualities, I mailed nearly two
hundred single specimens, weighing from fifteen to twenty ounces each, to horticultural friends
in twenty-four states, including Florida, Texas, California and Oregon, and all reported hav-
ing kept them from ten to eighteen days after they were received. One was kept in California
three days and then returned, and was received here in sound eating condition, fully con-
vincing me of its wonderful keeping and shipping qualities.
WILLIAM P. STARK At last, being absolutely convinced of its great commercial value
and that the horticultural world was now entitled to share with me
in the joy and profit of growing it, I looked among my many nursery friends for one who by
long experience, broad acquaintance, strict integrity, and strong financial ability was in the
best condition to propagate and distribute this great peach to all the world, and none so well
answered all requirements as did my old friend, William P. Stark, of Stark City, Missouri, who,
having associated with him his son, William H. Stark, a “chip off the old block,” only more
so, and with a great nursery located on ideal soil almost in the center of the United States,
seemed to me the one firm above all others to spread the gospel of this wonderful peach to
every comer of the earth where peaches can be grown.
The name of Stark has for nearly a century been associated with the nursery business of
America, and for the last quarter of a century William P. Stark has made the name a sort of
trade-mark for big things in nursery work, and now with William P. Stark’s great name and
lifelong experience to direct affairs, and William H. to execute, the William P. Stark Nurser-
ies are in better position than ever to continue and broaden the Stark nursery business in
Missouri at their Stark City plant.
EXCLUSIVE Therefore, I have contracted with them to propagate and distribute this peach
CONTRACT for me, and I believe it is destined to work a greater revolution in the peach
industry in America during the next five years than did the Elberta, Belle,
Carman, Champion and all the other great money-makers combined in the past twenty years
of progress heretofore outlined, and the orchardists who lead the procession with the first big
plantings of J. H. Hale peach will be the sure enough peach kings of their respective markets .
In the J. H. Hale peach lies a wonderful opportunity for fame and fortune to some one or
more peach growers in every peach-growing neighborhood.
Those who defer the day of their first large plantings will not be among the winners, while
for those with faith and a courage to do, the way to success is plain and sure. To make assur-
ance doubly sure, I have agreed in my contract with the William P. Stark Nurseries to cut
the buds for propagating direct from fruiting trees in my own orchards, thus guaranteeing
the purity of stock and the integrity of a name I value and often sign as
Yours truly,
Season of Ripening: Forty-five days after Mayflower and five days before Elberta. Its
commercial value is greatly enhanced by the fact that it colors up all over a week or ten days
before fully grown and mature, and these under-developed fruits are of larger size than big
Elberta, and if picked will in time mellow up and become good edible peaches, so that an
extra early picking can be started and the season greatly lengthened. Owing to solidity and
firmness of flesh, fully matured specimens can be allowed to remain much longer on the tree
than any other known variety and so extend the season at either end.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 60c; per bundle of 10, $5.00; per 100, $40.00; per 1000, $350.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 70c; per bundle of 10, $6.00; per 100, $50.00; per 1000, $450.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 80c; per bundle of 10, $7.00; per 100, $60.00; per 1000, $550.00
Mailing size (postpaid) each, 70c; per bundle of 10, $6.00; per 100, $50.00; per 1000, $450.00
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Peach Trees
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Discussing the J. H. Hale - from left to right Prof. W. A. Henry, J. H. Hale, StoncliS Hale, Prof. A. D. Shamel.
2— J. H. Hale and his grandson John inspecting J. H. Hale peaches
„ J • **L**«i^ ■* — waguii luau ui J. H. Hale Peaches at the packing house. 5 — J. H. Hale peaches—
A busy day packing J. H. Hale peaches (baskets are covered with mosquito netting.) 7 — Truck loaded with 185 baskets of J. H. Hale
H. Hale peaches by parcel post. 9 — Electric car line brings the steam road right to the orchard for J. H. Hale peaches.
Peach Trees
J. H. Hale — Price List
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 60c; per bundle of 10, S5.00; per 100, $40.00; per 1000, $350.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 70c; per bundle of 10, $6.00; per 100, $50.00; per 1000, $450.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each 80c; per bundle of 10, $7.00; per 100, $60.00; per 1000, $550.00
Mailing size (postpaid) each, 70c; per bundle of 10, $6.00; per 100, $50.00; per 1000, $450.00
ORDER TODAY — DO IT NOW — HAVE TREES RESERVED
The late Professor John Craig of Cornell, Secretary of American Pomological Society
commended the J. H. Hale as the “glorified peach”
J. H. Hale Peach Trees Grown Exclusively
by William P. Stark
(. Extracts from Contract)
In consideration of the agreement John H. Hale
and the J. H. Hale Company do hereby grant, assign and
set over unto William P. Stark and William H. Stark
the exclusive right and control of the propagation and
sale of the said “ J. H. Hale Peach.”
Said J. H. Hale agrees to personally supervise the
cutting from bearing trees of said J. H. Hale peach all
such propagating wood and buds as may be requested
from time to time.
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HILEY ( Freestone ) ( Synonym — Early
(Early Peach) Belle.) The Hiley is
a large, smooth, white
peach, with a bright red cheek on the sunny
side. Resembles its parent, Georgia Belle, but
more highly colored. The flesh is white with
red streaks, fine, rich, juicy, luscious.
The tree is a vigorous, spreading grower;
not quite as fast growing as Georgia Belle but
it is even hardier in bud — one of the extra
hardy peaches; belongs to the North China
group. Bears third to fourth year.
The Hiley is of great value as an extremely
bardy peach, of best quality, a long keeper,
a good shipper, and one which comes at a
season when a reliable market peach of good
size is necessary to complete the succession
of ripening in the modern commercial orchard.
Should be in every home orchard for its
reliability and high quality.
“Take my word for it — don’t miss plant-
ing the Hiley.”
Peach Trees
Season of Ripening : Thirty-five days after
Mayflower and fifteen days before Elberta.
About same season as Champion, Illinois and
Krummel — The best late peach (picture from
Ohio Bulletin; courtesy of Prof. Green)
Fitzgerald.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
ILLINOIS (Freestone) The Illinois is a large red and white peach with a brilliant crimson
(Early Peach) cheek. It is much larger than Champion and more highly colored
and attractive. Flesh firm, juicy, rich and very high quality. The
Illinois, like the Greensboro, is resistant to rot and a splendid shipper for its season.
The tree is a strong, vigorous grower, very hardy, bearing when other varieties fail. Pro-
duces large crops every year. Bears third to fourth year. The most profitable peach of it
Originated with E. H. Reihl of the Alton Experiment Station, Illinois.
Season of Ripening: Thirty-five days after Mayflower and fifteen days before Elberta.
About the same season as Hiley, Champion and Fitzgerald.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
KALAMAZOO (Freestone) The Kalamazoo is a medium to large, oval peach, yellow,
(Mid-season Peach) washed and striped with bright red. A deep groove runs
over half way around the peach. The flesh is yellow, red at
the pit, very rich, vinous, high quality.
Tree is a large, hardy, strong, vigorous grower, productive, and especially valuable in
Michigan, New York and other sections wherever hardy, high quality peaches are in demand.
Sets heavy crops and should be thinned to give good size. Bears third to fourth year.
“A corking good peach that needs scattering all over the country where hardy varieties
of good quality are appreciated.”
Season of Ripening: Forty-eight days after Mayflower and two days before Elberta.
About same season as Elberta.
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X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, S1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
KRUMMEL (Freestone) Krummel is a large, round peach, one side a little larger than the
(Very Late Peach) other. A rich golden yellow, blushed with carmine. Flesh is
yellow, tinted red at the pit. Firm, melting, rich, sub-acid and
refreshing. Good quality. A good keeper and shipper.
The tree is hardy, healthy and a strong, vigorous grower. Bears third to fourth year.
Krummel is a favorite in the southern peach regions, the far East and on the Pacific Coast
from California to Washington, where a very late peach is wanted. It is hardier, more pro-
ductive and a better money-maker than Salway.
“The latest peach grown at the station. Ripened October fifth.” — -Ohio Experimental
Station, Wooster, Ohio, Bulletin No. 170.
Season of Ripening: Eighty-seven days after Mayflower and thirty-seven days after
Elbert a. The latest freestone peach.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
i-^LATE ELBERTA (Synonym — October Elberta.) The Late Elberta is a large, yellow
(Freestone) peach, red at the pit and with a bright red cheek. Flesh firm, juicy,
(Late Peach) good quality. Tree is a strong, vigorous grower, hardy and productive.
Bears third to fourth year. It greatly extends the picking season of the
Elberta class of peaches, making it possible to handle the crop of the large orchards with a
smaller force of labor and greater convenience.
Season of Ripening: Seventy days after Mayflower and twenty days after Elberta.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
MAMIE ROSS The Mamie Ross is a large, light, cream-colored peach, splashed with
(Semi-cling) red and richly blushed on the sunny cheek. Shape, roundish oval. The
(Early Peach) flesh is yellowish white, rich, highly flavored, fine quality and almost
free from stone.
The tree is a healthy, medium grower, hardy, productive and a regular bearer, resistant
to rot. Bear third to fourth year. The Mamie Ross is widely planted and one of the most
profitable peaches in Texas, Georgia and the southwestern states. It does well in the North
but is particularly adapted to southern requirements.
Season of Ripening: Twenty days after Mayflower and thirty days before Elberta. About
same season as Waddell, Alton and Carman.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
MAMMOTH HEATH A large, oval, roundish, white peach, often faintly blushed next to
CLING (Clingstone) the sun. The flesh is firm, very juicy and melting, with a splendid
(Latest of all Peaches) rich juice, like honey. It is an excellent peach for preserves and
pickles. It is one of the latest peaches to ripen, hence does not
reach the high state of perfection in the northern United States as it does in the central and
southern states. Ships well and is an extra good keeper.
The tree is vigorous and hardy, very productive and a regular cropper. Bears third to
fourth year.
“There is scarcely a commercial orchard in the regions of the Piedmont and Blue Ridge
sections of Virginia and the south Atlantic states which does not contain this variety.” —
H. P. Gould, Bureau of Plant Industry, Bulletin No. 135.
Season of Ripening: Ninety days after Mayflower and forty days after Elberta. The
latest of all. About same season as Krummel.
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X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
MAYFLOWER (Semi-cling) A revelation to peach growers. Red all over like a cherry.
(Earliest of all Peaches) Beautiful, attractive, juicy, good quality for an early peach.
A surprising seller on the early markets. Profitable. Ships
well for an early variety. Should go in every collection.
Strong, healthy tree; one of the hardiest. Precocious early bearer, often yields fruit
second season. The endorsement of the peach specialist and pioneer authority, J. Van Lindley,
of North Carolina, who also introduced Greensboro, is sufficient evidence of its real merit
and worth.
Season of Ripening: The earliest peach to ripen. Fifty days before Elberta. About
same season as Red Bird, Greensboro and Eureka.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
RED BIRD The Red Bird is a remarkable peach. It is the first profitable commer-
(Semi-clingstone) cial shipping peach to ripen. Just about three days after Mayflower,
(Very Early Peach) the earliest on the list. It is a large, round, rich, creamy white peach
and nearly covered with a bright red. Flesh is firm, juicy, fair to good
quality. Splendid shipper, remarkably free from rot. Is as large as Mamie Ross.
The tree is a vigorous grower, hardy, moderately productive and a very regular cropper.
Bears third to fourth year.
The commercial peach growers are no longer planting entire orchards of one variety. It
is hard to get enough men to handle the crop when it ripens all at one time. There have been
serious car shortages in some large peach growing sections and the markets have been glutted,
all of which is being remedied as more orchards come into bearing, with a succession of early,
medium and late varieties. The Red Bird is the first of the very early peaches that is a good
shipper. It reaches the market in good condition and shows up well and is of greatest value
to Southern growers and to all Northern growers for their local market. It should be fol-
lowed by Greensboro, Eureka, Mamie Ross, Waddell, Alton, Carman, Champion, etc.
Season of Ripening: Three days after Mayflower. Forty-seven days before Elberta.
Ripens about the same time as Greensboro, Mayflower and Eureka.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 17c; per bundle of 10, $1.35; per 100, $11.50; per 1000, $ 80.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 21c; per bundle of 10, $1.65; per 100, $14.60; per 1000, $120.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25; per 1000, $160.00
SAL WAY (Freestone) Sal way is a large,
(Very Late Peach) roundish, yellow
peach with a bright
crimson cheek. Flesh a deep yellow, red at
the pit, very sweet, juicy and good.
The tree is a large grower, hardy, vig-
orous and productive. Bears third to fourth
year. The fruit ripens very late in the
season, and sometimes will not mature prop-
erly in the most northern peach sections of
Michigan and other northern states. Salway
and other late ripening varieties should be
planted more largely, giving a longer season
of ripening and a greater time for gathering
and selling the crop.
The Salway, more than any other peach,
can be picked when green and it will ripen
in storage or on the way to market.
Salway — A profitable late peach
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Apricot Trees
“A standard late peach in California, tree very healthy.” — Prof. E. J. Wickson, California
“Good for dessert, culinary or late market in southern counties of Michigan.” — Mich*
igan Bulletin No. 262.
Season of Ripening: Eighty-three days after Mayflower and thirty-three days after
Elberta. About same season as Krummel and Mammoth Heath Cling.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
U WADDELL (Freestone) Waddell is a medium to large, roundish, oblong, slightly one-sided
(Early Peach) creamy white peach, shaded with a bright red. It is uniform in
size and shape. The flesh is white, tinted red at the pit, firm,
melting, juicy and a very good quality. It ripens three days ahead of Carman, but more
color, a better shipper and better quality. Almost as large and fine as Belle of Georgia and
three weeks earlier. It is a valuable peach in the South as it is a splendid shipper and, ripen-
ing early, it sells for 50 to 75 per cent more than Elberta.
The tree is a hardy, stocky grower with drooping branches, easily trained in best form for
economical handling of the enormous crops which it produces regularly. Bears third to fourth
year.
It is very hardy, unusually so, and often bears when extreme frosts catch most other
varieties. It is a great peach — size and beauty make it a profitable market variety, and
superiority of flavor, an ideal peach for home planting.
“Some day the other growers will wake up to the wonderful value of the Waddell; prob-
ably the larger and more showy Carman got their eye — they did not have sense enough to
feed the Waddell a little heavier, thin the fruit, and then get something that would ship
and keep ten times as well as the Carman.”
Season of Ripening: Twenty days after Mayflower and thirty days before Elberta. About
same season as Mamie Ross, Alton and Carman.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $ 70.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 19c; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $12.25; per 1000, $100.00
XXX size (5 to 7 feet) each, 23c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000, $140.00
Apricot
The apricot is one of the most delight-
fully luscious fruits grown. It is remarkable
that such a rich and beautiful golden, sweet
fruit is not planted more, especially since
it ripens just after the early cherries and
before the best early peaches. The commer-
cial orchards are confined largely to the Rocky
Mountains and westward, but there are
profitable orchards in many of the eastern
and northern states. The apricot is an early
bloomer, but many varieties will grow where-
ever peaches will; and some varieties, notably
the Superb, are hardier. Apricots succeed in
many localities where the winters are too
severe for peaches. The cultivation and care
of the apricot is somewhat like that of the
peach, and it is just as productive as the
peach. The apricot is often attacked by the
curculio, but this pestiferous little beetle is
now readily controlled by the same system of
spraying with dilute lime-sulphur and arsenate Superb Apricot — Hardiest and best foi
of lead, used for peaches (write for bulletin). Eastern orchards and gardens
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The tree is hardy, and thrives in many climates, but prefers a dry, well drained soil in a
locality as free from spring frosts as possible. There should be more commercial apricot
orchards in the East and a number of trees in every home garden.
BLENHEIM (Freestone) The Blenheim (Synonym — Shipley), is above medium size,
(Mid-Season Apricot) larger than Royal; oval shape; skin, deep orange color, distinct
groove down one side; flesh firm, yellow, juicy, very high qual-
ity. Splendid for shipping fresh, and for canning.
The tree is a large, vigorous, spreading grower; hardy, very productive. Bears third to
fourth year.
“Popular in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.” — Profs. Budd and
Hanson.
X size (2 to 3 feet) each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100 $16.00; per 10001 $150.00
XX size (3 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $19.00; per 1000, $180.00
XXX size (4 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.80; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $250.00
MOORPARK (Freestone) Moorpark is very large, two inches in diameter, orange color
(Late Apricot) with a deep orange red cheek marked with many dark dots.
Flesh, yellowish orange, firm, quite juicy, rich, luscious flavor.
The most delicious apricot grown.
The tree is a large, vigorous grower, hardy, moderately productive. Bears fourth year.
The old standard of excellence; one of the most popular varieties across the continent because
of its great size and superior quality.
“This is probably one of the best known of the apricots in the North, in this country.” —
L. H. Bailey, New York.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 28c; per bundle of 10, $2.60; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $210.00
XX size (3 to 5 feet) each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00; per 1000, $240.00
XXX size (4 to 6 feet) each, 37c; per bundle of 10, $3.50; per 100, $30.00; per 1000, $290.00
ROYAL (Freestone) The Royal is large, roundish, oval. Color, light yellowish orange.
(Early Apricot) Flesh is light yellow. Flavor very rich, sweet, highly flavored, which
makes it especially valued for drying and canning. The leading variety
n California.
The tree is upright, moderately vigorous, hardy. Bears about the fourth year. Ripens a
week before Moorpark- The Royal is a commercial favorite in all orchards of Colorado and
other states westward.
“The universal favorite in California.” — Prof. E. J. Wickson.
X size (2 to 4 feet) each, 28c; per bundle of 10, $2.60; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $210.00
XX size (3 to 5 feet) each, 32c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00; per 1000, $240.00
XXX size (4 to 6 feet) each, 37c; per bundle of 10, $3.50; per 100, $30.00; per 1000, $290.00
SUPERB (Freestone) The Superb is a medium sized, roundish, oval, smooth, light salmon
(Very Early Apricot) colored apricot, with numerous red dots. Flesh is yellow, firm, sub-
acid, very good.
The tree is of a very hardy Russian type, vigorous grower, very productive, late bloomer,
adapted to peach regions. The Superb is preeminently the apricot for the East. The most
profitable commercial variety, a good shipper, and particularly adapted to the home garden.
X size (2 to 3 feet) each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX size (3 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $19.00; per 1000, $180.00
XXX size (4 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.80; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $250.00
TILTON (Freestone) The Tilton is large, symmetrical, very attractive, high quality. One
(Mid-Season Apricot) of the best shippers. The tree is a very strong grower, hardy, vigor-
ous and productive. Bears about the fourth year. Blooms late
One of the newer and most promising apricots.
X size (2 to 3 feet) each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX size (3 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.30; per 100, $19.00; per 1000, $180.00
XXX size (4 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.80; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $250.00
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Burbank — One of the best Japanese plums
Plums
Plums can be grown everywhere, the varieties are widely different in fruit, tree, and adapt-
ability. Some of them are suited to every locality and to every taste. There are three general
classes of plums: the rich, meaty, European type represented by the “prunes” and “dam-
sons,” that are hardy and planted largely in the north, and western United States; the Jap-
anese, which are sweet, juicy, equally hardy, but have a greater range, and are grown far
South as well as in the North; and the native American plums which have a sprightly juici-
ness and a delightful “fruit-acid” flavor. This last class includes a number of different types,
some of which are suited to the bleak prairies of the Dakotas, while others are adapted to the
long hot summers of southern Texas. Then there are the “hybrids,” or crosses of different
varieties which combine the good qualities of several in one. Some varieties will thrive in
the North, East and West wherever apples grow, others will stand the hot summers of the
South wherever peaches can grow. However, commercial plum-growing has been confined
largely to special localities. It has not been widely developed like the commercial growing
of other kinds of fruits. Most varieties of plums ship well. California growers send their
plums, packed in baskets, clear across the United States. All of our markets can be greatly
extended and developed. Plums are the best canning and drying fruits grown, and are espe-
cially fine for jellies, preserves, marmalades and sauces. A few trees in the yard are a source
of delight, for no fruit is better for eating out of hand.
Many varieties of plums thrive where other trees die. It has been called the poor man’s
fruit because it will grow in back yards and alleys, producing good fruit in spite of neglect.
Plums are often planted in chicken yards, and do well under such conditions. Most varieties
bear third to fourth year. It is a splendid garden fruit and many of the more upright growing
varieties can be planted in corners where no other tree will succeed. However, it pays to
care for the plum just as it pays to care for any other fruit, and when properly handled it is
one of the most profitable fruits that can be grown, as well as one of the very best for the
home garden.
ABUNDANCE The Abundance is an early pinkish red plum, changing to darker red,
(Prunus triflora) covered with a thin bloom. It is of medium size, roundish oval, one side
(Early Plum) slightly larger than the other, and a rounding point at the end. Flesh is
yellow, tender, melting, unusually juicy and refreshing; sweet, and has a
delightful aromatic flavor; very good quality. The plums are even better quality when
picked several days before ripe and kept in a cool, dry place.
The tree is a large, vigorous grower, hardy except in the extreme North, and wonderfully
productive. It produces enormous loads of fruit every year, and this, with its adaptability
to all kinds of soils and climate, has made it one of the most popular and widely planted varieties.
It is very fine for home use and local markets and when properly handled it is a profitable
shipper.
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The Abundance should be in every fruit garden and it is one of the most satisfactory high
uality commercial plums that can be planted.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, $120.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
**
AMERICA (P. Munsoniana The America is one of the most attractive golden yellow plums
and P. triflora) with a lustrous currant red cheek and a thin bloom. Roundish
(Early Plum) oval shape; flesh yellow, juicy and sweet. The tree is a large,
strong grower, spreading, open top. The foliage is vigorous and
the fruit is unusually free from rot. Because of its extreme hardiness and productiveness it is
adapted to commercial planting in many regions where other varieties of plums are not profit-
able. Its unusual, attractive and showy appearance makes it a good seller, and it is one of
the best shipping plums known. Its hardiness and vigor make it a most profitable plum,
adapted to local and distant markets, and a good plum for the home garden because of its
beauty and the large quantities of fruit which it will produce in spite of neglect.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000. $150.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $190.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.10; per 100, $27.00; per 1000, $240.00
BURBANK (P. triflora) The Burbank is a highly colored plum, dark red mottled over a
(Early Plum) yellow ground and has a light bloom. Roundish, tapering at the
blossom end. Flesh is a deep yellow, firm, very juicy, aromatic
and sweet.
The tree is large, a vigorous grower with a flat spreading top, and sprawling irregular
branches. It is exceptionally hardy for a plum of this type. It ripens a week later than Abun-
dance and over a longer season; its richer flavor, mor attractive appearance, better keeping
and shipping qualities, make up for the fact that the tree is not quite as large and shapely.
It is adapted to all parts of the country where plums can be grown, except the exposed regions
of the extreme North. The Burbank is a very profitable commercial plum, and it is also one
of those satisfactory varieties that you can plant in the chicken run or back yard and have
large quantities of beautiful, delicious plums, whether you have time to care for them or not.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, $120.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet )each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
DAMSON
( See Shropshire Damson,
page 69.)
DE SOTO (P. Americana) The De Soto
(Mid-season Plum) is a medium
sized native
plum. The very hardiest that can be grown.
Originated in Wisconsin. The fruit is a
dark crimson to yellow orange red, covered
with a thin bloom. Oval shape, slighlty
flattened; the flesh, golden yellow, melting,
juicy, sweet. The stone is nearly free.
The tree is spreading, open and perfectly
hardy. No other plum will stand as severe
winters as the De Soto. This, combined
with the splendid shipping and keeping
qualities, and attractive appearance, makes
it a profitable commercial plum, especially
in the North where many varieties cannot
be grown. Enormously productive.
America — Hardy Dependable
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X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $190.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.10; per 100, $27.00; per 1000, $240.00
ENDICOTT’S MAMMOTH Very few of the European varieties of fruits are adapted to
GOLD (P. triflora x our conditions in America. The wonderful development of
P. domestica) fruit-growing has been made possible by men who have
worked to produce new varieties combining the good qual-
ities of the foreign fruits with the hardiness and productiveness of our native trees. The debt
the country owes to such men is incalculable. Ephram Bull gave the Concord grape; Rogers
produced a number of high quality hybrids; Peter Gideon, the Wealthy apple; Jesse Hiatt,
the Delicious; Dr. Stayman, the Stayman apple; Burbank, the America plum, and Hale the
“ J. H. Hale” peach; and there are many other names — Riehl, Femmons, Williams.
G. W. Endicott lives in southern Illinois and for years has experimented and tested fruits
for his locality which is one of the severest in the country — moist, hot summers, which soon
eliminate all the unfit; and winters that are often cold enough to try the constitution of the
hardiest. Few varieties stand the test and a successful new fruit produced under such condi-
tions has much in its favor. Mr. Endicott says of the Endicott Mammoth Gold, which we
are offering for the first time:
“The Mammoth Gold Plum is a cross between Abundance (female) and Spaulding (male).
About twenty years ago I had both of them fruiting near each other, and while I liked the
fruit of each one there were weak points in both. The Abundance was often killed by late
frosts, and the Spaulding was a very poor tree, but a fine freestone. It occurred to me a cross
of the two would be a good thing, if I could get a hardy tree. So the next year when the trees
were in bloom I pollinated about twenty blooms of the Abundance with pollen of the Spauld-
ing, and had fine success with the work. I planted all the seeds and they germinated well
and I got a number of fair to good trees, but some of them were weak growers, and had foliage
like the Abundance. There was one that showed the large leaf of the Spaulding, with a rank
upright growth. Some buds taken from this tree were set in a Lombard tree and the second
year they fruited. I was so pleased with it I set a number of buds on some young stocks and
one of these is the only tree I have of it now. It has given us one to three bushels of fine fruit
each year till the lightning struck the tree in 1910, and left only one small limb which has
been loaded with fine fruit each year since. This year it had over a bushel of A-l fruit. I
have fruited it side by side with Red June and Gold, and I think it is worth more than both
of them put together. In fact it is the best plum I have ever seen for our low elevation and
changeable climate. It generally ripens here about the Fourth of July. By thinning them
and spraying with self boiled lime sulphur I have grown them two inches in diameter.
“The tree is of large growth. Should be planted 20 feet each way and the top cut back
well for convenience in spraying and gathering the fruit. I have dug out every other plum
tree on the place, and shall plant
nothing else while I live here.
“I am not able to look after my
farm and I have sold it to my
youngest son. He gave me a lifetime
lease on the homestead, and 6 acres of
garden and experiment grounds.
I could not think of parting with my
home and the trees and vines I have
planted and watched over for forty
years, and going to town and living the
little time I have to stay here amid
the smoke and grime of the town with
its eternal sameness, and no congenial
spirits to consort with. I have served
my country faithfully, have 14
wounds, and an honorable discharge
to show that I have treated my fellow
man with a square deal, 100 cents
to the dollar, and 16 ounces to the Italian Prune (Fellenberg) — The best “ prune
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pound, and when the time comes I will take my medicine like a man. This is the best world I
know anything about, and I would like to stay here as long as the good Master sees fit.”
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 50c; per bundle of 10, $4.00; per 100, $30.00; per 1000, $250.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 60c; per bundle of 10, $5.00; per 100, $40.00; per 1000, $350.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 70c; per bundle of 10, $6.00; per 100, $50.00; per 1000, $450.00
GERMAN PRUNE The German Prune is the oldest and most widely planted of all the
(P. domestica) prunes. The fruit is purplish black, characteristic long, oblique oval
(Late Plum) “prune-shape.” Flesh yellowish, juicy, firm, sweet, mild, pleasant.
The tree is large, vigorous, round, dense, very hardy and very pro-
ductive. It owes its wide popularity to the splendid qualities of the tree.
The German Prune is especially fine for canning and preserving, is planted in the East,
West and North, and used on the Pacific Coast for drying. Ripens over a long season.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, $120.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
GOLD (GOLDEN) Gold is one of the most beautiful plums grown, good size, bright yellow
(P. Munsoniana and color, often entirely covered by a brilliant currant red when fully ripe.
P. triflora) Flesh is yellow, juicy. The skin is tough which makes it a splendid
(Early Plum) shipper in spite of the juiciness of the flesh. Splendid for canning and
jellies. Sells well on all markets.
Tree, vigorous, very hardy. Gold should be planted in every garden because of its beauty
and hardiness; and is especially valuable in the Central and Southern States.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $190.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.10; per 100, $27.00; per 1000, $240.00
GREEN GAGE (Imperial The Green Gage is a large, roundish oval plum, a light greenish
Gage) (P. domestica) yellow, firm but tender, sweet, mild, especially juicy; extra good
(Mid-season Plum) quality. Stone nearly free. The tree is a large, open, spreading
grower, vigorous, hardy and healthy. Very productive. It pro-
duces best on light sandy soils.
Green Gage is an unusually high quality plum for eating, and the rich flavor makes it the
very best for canning and cooking in many other ways.
Plum Trees
X size (3 to 4 feet) each 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100 $18.00; per 1000 $150.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $190.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.10; per 100, $27.00; per 1000, $240.00
ITALIAN PRUNE The Italian is the largest, best, and one of the most widely grown of
(or Fellenberg) all prunes It is a rich, purplish black, almost dark wine colored, over-
CP. domestica) spread with a thick blue bloom. The fruit is very large; a long, oval
(Late Plum) shape, one side slightly larger than the other. The flesh is firm, yellow,
aromatic, juicy, rich, very sweet and very best quality. Tree is vigor-
ous, spreading, upright, very hardy and the most productive of all prunes.
The Italian Prune is also being grown and sold as the German Prune, and the popularity
of the German Prune is due partly to this fact. The Italian or Fellenberg Prune is one of the
most popular in the East because it is the best quality eating prune, and splendid for canning
and preserving. It is by far the most popular prune in the West for drying. We recommend it
as the best prune.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00;
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00;
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.10; per 100, $27.00;
per 1000, $150.00
per 1000, $190.00
per 1000, $240.00
LOMBARD (P. domestica) The Lombard is the most widely planted plum in America. It
(Mid-season Plum) is medium to large; oval shaped, slightly flattened at the ends.
The color is a delicate purplish or reddish violet overspread
with a thin bloom. The skin is thin but tough; the flesh, yellow, firm; good quality for eat-
ing fresh and one of the best, cooked, spiced or preserved.
The tree adapts itself to widely different soils and climates. It is round topped, shapely,
with strong stocky branches. Noted for robustness, healthiness, productiveness and regular
bearing. The Lombard is a remarkable combination of the good commercial qualities of tree
and fruit, and is comparatively free from attacks of insects and fungous diseases. It is the
universal plum for the millions.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, S120.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
OMAHA (P. triflora and The Omaha is a large, nearly round, brilliant coral red plum,
P. Americana) covered with an attractive bloom. Flesh is firm, rich, yellow,
(Early Plum) juicy and sweet. The tree is a strong, vigorous grower, very
hardy, productive and thrives everywhere.
The Omaha originated with the late Theo. Williams, Benson, Nebraska, who has done so
much to develop a race of hardy plums for the plains country and the North. The Omaha
is a profitable commercial plum, especially suited to localities where conditions are trying
and most other fruits are failures. It withstands severe winters and survives spring frosts
that kill other fruits and should also be planted in the more favored sections, for it bears when
others fail. It thrives from Canada to Mexico, from Maine to California.
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X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $190.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.10; per 100, $27.00; per 1000, $240.00
RED JUNE (P. triflora) Red June is a large, garnet red, mottled plum, heart shaped,
(Early Plum) pointed at end, covered with a delicate bloom. The flesh is a light
yellow, meaty, sweet, peculiarly aromatic; good quality. The
skin is tough, making the plum a splendid shipper.
The tree is a large, vigorous, upright, spreading grower, very hardy and productive. Should
be planted near other varieties for cross pollenization. The foliage is healthy and both leaves
and fruit are very resistant to attacks of brown rot and curculio.
Red June is in the same class with Abundance and Burbank, not quite as good flavor;
but its rich, meaty flesh, handsome color, and the hardiness, vigor and productiveness of the
tree make it not only a splendid plum for the home garden but a very profitable one, espe-
cially in the Central and Southern States, and in other localities where other varieties of plums
fail because of brown rot and other fungous diseases.
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X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, $120.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
SHIRO (P. Simonii x The Shiro is a brilliant, transparent, yellow plum, large, round,
P. triflora x P. Munsoniana) tapering slightly at the end, covered with a thin bloom. Flesh,
(Very Early Plum) light yellow, and the thin, clear skin adds to its translucent
appearance. It is good quality, very juicy, sweet and mild.
The tree is large, upright, spreading, vigorous and hardy, except in very cold localities.
There is no other yellow plum that has the brilliancy and beauty of the Shiro. The qual-
ity is good, very pleasant and it ships well when picked before maturity. Splendid plum for
the home garden and commercial planting.
“Burbank’s most desirable plum creation.” — William P. Stark.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, $120.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON The most generally planted Damson in America. Fruit pur-
(P. insititia) plish black, overspread with thick bloom. Shape oval, slightly
(Very Late Plum) flattened. Flesh juicy, firm but tender, sprightly, pleasant.
Stone clinging.
The tree is very strong, a vigorous grower, quite hardy, naturally well shaped and enor-
mously productive; a regular bearer, fruit ripens over a long season.
The Damson is very profitable in commercial orchards, and it should be planted in every
fruit garden. They are delicious when eaten fresh (best after a light frost), and no other
fruit is so good for making preserves and marmalades as the Damson. Any surplus can be
sold at good prices. They can be grown where many other varieties of plum fail.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $23.00; per 1000, $190.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.10; per 100, $27.00; per 1000, $240.00
WILD GOOSE The Wild Goose is an early, medium sized, oval plum, bright red with a
(P. Munsoniana) thin bloom. Flesh yellow, very juicy, tender, melting, very sweet,
(Very Early Plum) except slightly acid next to the seed. A good quality plum of general
adaptability.
The tree is a very large, strong, flat topped grower; hardy and most productive. It is a
good plum to plant in a home garden and is profitable as a local market plum and for jellies
and preserving.
The Wild Goose is a native plum and should be planted near other plums of this class for
pollenization. The fact that it is good quality and will produce good sized fruit anywhere
under almost any conditions, has made it the most widely planted native plum.
X size (3 to 4 feet) each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.70; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, $120.00
XX size (4 to 5 feet) each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $150.00
XXX size (5 to 6 feet) each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $190.00
Black Tartarian — A dependable “sweet” cherry
Cherry Trees
The cherry is the most profitable small fruit grown. The so-called “sour” varieties are
hardy, vigorous and frost-resistant. They are late bloomers and will grow wherever the
apple succeeds. Few fruits will bear such large loads of luscious fruit, year after year, with
as little expense and care. They make splendid avenue trees as they are generally free from
pests. In some of the European countries magnificent roads are built and maintained by the
fruit sold from cherry trees planted along the roadsides. The trees are beautiful as well as useful.
They are profitable fillers in the apple orchard, for they take up little room and come into
bearing young — about the fourth year, except the dwarfish growing Wragg and English
Morello which bear about the third year. The fruit of sour cherries is always in demand for
preserves and pies. Canneries want them and contract years ahead for entire crops of large
orchards. Many cherry orchards average $100 to $500 per acre profit, and some especially
good orchards have surpassed these figures.
The “sweet” cherry thrives in many states East and West but requires especially well
drained soils, and a location where it will be free from late spring frosts and fungous diseases.
There are many profitable sweet cherry orchards from New England to Michigan; from
Michigan to the Pacific Coast; also some paying orchards in the uplands of Pennsylvania,
Virginia, etc. The rich, meaty sweet cherries can be shipped long distances to market, and
are wonderfully profitable in suitable localities.
Plant cherries. The demand is great for the fresh fruit and the canneries have never been
half supplied. One of the best trees for planting in the garden.
BING (Sweet) Bing is one of the largest, finest, black sweet cherries. The flesh is juicy
(Late Cherry) but firm, and a splendid shipper. The tree is a vigorous, hardy, upright
grower. Unusually productive.
Bing is one of the most valuable sweet cherries because of its large size, quality and the
productiveness of the tree. As hardy as other sweet cherries. Adapted to conditions wherever
sweet cherries should be planted. Fruit ripens so that it all can be gathered at one picking.
Extensively planted in the Pacific Northwest as it is the largest and best shipper.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $210.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $210.00
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.20; per 100, $28.00; per 1000, $230.00
BLACK TARTARIAN Black Tartarian is a large, heart-shaped, sweet cherry, lustrous
(Sweet) (Early Cherry) black when ripe. Flesh, richly colored, juicy, meaty and high
quality. A good shipper.
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Tree is remarkably vigorous, an upright grower, very productive and planted more exten-
sively in the East than other sweet cherries.
“The vigorous growth and great productiveness of the tree, and the large size and mild
sweet flavor of the fruit, render this variety a general favorite.” — American Fruit Culturist.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00;
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $16.00;
per 100, $24.00;
per 1000, $130.00
per 1000, $210.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each,
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each,
25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00;
30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
35c; ppr bundle of 10, $3.20;
per 100, $16.00;
per 100, $24.00;
per 100, $28.00;
per 1000, $130.00
per 1000, $210.00
per 1000, $230.00
DYEHOUSE The Dyehouse is a light red cherry, a week earlier than Early Richmond.
(Very Early Cherry) Slightly smaller than Early Richmond, less acid and smaller seed. The
tree is productive; a willowy grower. A good early sour cherry.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00;
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $16.00;
per 100, $24.00;
per 1000, $130.00
per 1000, $210.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 25c;
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 30c;
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 35c;
per bundle of 10, $2.00;
per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per bundle fo 10, $3.20;
per 100, $16.00;
per 100, $24.00;
per 100, $28.00;
per 1000, $130.00
per 1000, $210.00
per 1000, $230.00
EARLY RICHMOND The Early Richmond is medium size, roundish, flattened, full; color,
(Early Cherry) bright light red. Flesh, light colored, soft, juicy and good quality.
The fruit ripens early, hangs well.
The tree is hardy, vigorous and very productive.
The Early Richmond is a splendid early sour cherry, the best of its season. Adapted to
northern conditions and thrives throughout the South, where many varieties fail. Long-lived.
“ Largely used for canning, but not equal to Montmorency, except where an earlier cherry
is the principal consideration.” — Delaware Experimental Station.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00;
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
per 100, $16.00;
per 100, $24.00;
per 1000, $130.00
per 1000, $210.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each,
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each,
25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00;
30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70;
35c; per bundle of 10, $3.20;
per 100, $16.00;
per 100, $24.00;
per 100, $28.00;
per 1000, $130.00
per 1000, $210.00
per 1000, $230.00
^ENGLISH MORELLO The English Morello is medium to large, roundish, almost heart-
(Very Late Cherry) shaped, dark red, becoming almost black when fully ripe. Flesh
is a dark purplish crimson, meaty, firm, juicy, rich acid, good for
canning. Ripens a month later than Early Richmond.
The tree is hardy, bears third year, often a light crop the second year.
“The English Morello has been more extensively planted than any other sour cherry,
but we think that the Montmorency will largely take its place in the future. Tree smaller
than Montmorency; productive.” — From “Fruit-growing in Arid Regions.”
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 30c;
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 35c;
per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00;
per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00;
per 1000, $170.00
per 1000, $230.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each.
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each,
30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40;
35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00;
40c; per bundle of 10, $3.70;
per 100, $20.00;
per 100, $26.00;
per 100, $34.00;
per 1000, $170.00
per 1000, $230.00
per 1000, $240.00
LAMBERT (Sweet) The Lambert is a very large, glossy, deep red cherry, heart-shaped.
(Mid-season Cherry) Firm flesh, “meaty,” juicy, retains its very high quality when shipped
long distances. Especially adapted to the fancy layer pack.
The tree is hardy, very strong, vigorous, upright grower, and most productive.
The Lambert is especially well known in the Pacific Northwest but the tree is adapted to
eastern conditions; and because of its vigor and size of fruit, should be planted extensively
in the sweet cherry regions. Ripens ten days to two weeks after Black Tartarian.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $210.00
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Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $210.00
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.20; per 100, $28.00; per 1000, $230.00
MONTMORENCY KING The Montmorency King is larger than Montmorency Ordinaire.
(W. P. S. Best) The best strain of the Montmorency, not to be confused with
, (Mid-season Cherry) an unproductive strain sometimes sold as “Montmorency Large.”
“There are several varieties under this name. The ordinary
sort is quite similar to Early Richmond, but ripens ten days later; while the large-fruited is
not only to be preferred for its size, but for its attractive appearance.” — E. P. Powell.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 40c; per bundle of 10, $3.70; per 100, $34.00; per 1000, $240.00
MONTMORENCY Montmorency is the best and most profitable of all the so-called sour
(Ordinaire) cherries. The fruit is large, roundish, flattened, plump, and a bright
(Mid-season Cherry) red; seed small. The fruit is firm but tender, sprightly, juicy and
pleasant.
The tree is the largest and most vigorous grower of all the sour cherries, round spreading
upright head, especially hardy and productive and the most profitable sour cherry. Preferable
to all others.
Montmorency can be grown successfully in every part of the country. Does best on dry,
well drained soils. Larger, better quality than Early Richmond and ripens ten days later.
It out-yields and out-sells Early Richmond. Montmorency is being planted by the hundreds
of acres in the higher altitudes of the Rocky Mountains, in many localities where even apples
are unprofitable. The best cherry for the South, the most profitable North, East and West.
“Distinctly a canner’s cherry and an excellent market variety,” — Profs. Paddock and
Whipple, authors, “Fruit Growing in Arid Regions. ”
Price One 2 to 3 feet,
Year Old 3 to 5 feet,
Two X 3 to 4 feet,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet,
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet,
NAPOLEON (Sweet)
(Late Cherry)
each, 30c;
each, 35c;
each, 30c;
each, 35c;
each, 40c;
per bundle of 10, $2.40;
per bundle of 10, $3.00;
per bundle of 10, $2.40;
per bundle of 10, $3.00;
per bundle of 10, $3.70;
per 100, $20.00;
per 100, $26.00;
per 100, $20.00;
per 100, $26.00;
per 100, $34.00;
per 1000, $170.00
per 1000, $230.00
per 1000, $170.00
per 1000, $230.00
per 1000, $240.00
Napoleon (Synonym — Royal Ann) is a magnificent, large, sweet
cherry, heart-shaped, slightly oblong; an attractive yellow with
bright red cheek spotted with deep red. Flesh very firm, juicy and
Cherry Trees
delicious. The best quality and most profitable yellow cherry. The tree is a hardy, vigorous,
upright grower, bears heavy crops. Plant wherever a yellow sweet cherry is wanted for home
use and distant shipping. The best sweet cherry for canning.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per ubndle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $210.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00; per 1000, $130.00
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $24.00; per 1000, $210.00
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.20; per 100, $28.00; per 1000, $230.00
ROYAL ANN (See Napoleon, page 72.)
ROYAL DUKE The Royal Duke is
(Mid-season Cherry) the best of all the
Dukes; a half-sweet
cherry, very large, roundish, dark red; flesh
reddish, tender, rich and juicy.
The tree has the strong, vigorous upright
growth of the “sweet” cherries, with the
hardiness, healthy foliage, and adaptability
o different climates of the “sour” cherries.
It has been especially profitable in the
Rocky Mountain country wherever the
climate was a little too severe for the
“sweet” varieties. It is a good quality
variety, fine for marketing and canning.
Its straight, upright growth makes it a
plendid tree for planting along avenues
and as a “filler” in the orchard.
Price One 2 to 3 feet,
Year Old 3 to 5 feet,
Two X 3 to 4 feet,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet,
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet,
Price One 2 to 3 feet,
Y ear Old 3 to 5 feet,
Two X 3 to 4 feet,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet,
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet,
Price One 2 to 3 feet,
Year Old 3 to 5 feet,
Two X 3 to 4 feet,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet,
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet,
Price One 2 to 3 feet,
Year Old 3 to 5 feet,
Two X 3 to 4 feet,
Year XX 4 to 5 feet,
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet,
| , SCHMIDT (Sweet)
each, 30c
each, 35c
each, 30c
each, 35c
each, 40c
per 10, $2.40
per 10, $3.00
per 10, $2.40
per 10, $3.00
per 10, $3.70
per 100, $20.00
per 100, $26.00
per 100, $20.00
per 100, $26.00
per 100, $34.00
per 1000, $170.00
per 1000, $230.00
per 1000, $170.00
per 1000, $230.00
per 1000, $240.00
“ Of the sweet class of
(Late Cherry) cherries for growing
commercially the
Schmidt is the best of all that have been
tested by several experienced growers.
The tree is large, vigorous, spreading in
habit and very productive. Its foliage is
large and remarkably healthy, holding on
later than that of most Varieties.
“The fruit is large, good specimens often
measuring an inch in diameter and some a
Royal Duke — Hardy as a “sour”—
almost a “sweet”
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fourth larger. The color is a dark purple that almost verges into black when the cherries are fully
ripe. The flesh is dark red and very firm, which gives durability after considerable handling
and yet there is very little cracking compared with other sweet cherries of this character of
flesh. The quality is very good, the flavor being sweet and rich and with no watery or insipid
character. The season of Schmidt is quite late but not so late as that of most of the sour
varieties. It is the sweet cherry for commercial planting in the eastern states and Ontario,
and is all right for family use too.” — From Prof. H. E. Van Deman, former U. S. Pomologist.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 40c; per bundle of 10, $3.70; per 100, $34.00; per 1000, $240.00
WINDSOR (Sweet) Windsor is a very large, roundish oblong cherry. Dark “liver-col-
(Late Cherry) ored” red, with firm meaty flesh. The tree is an upright, vigorous
grower, very productive, hardy — originated at Windsor, Canada.
It is a regular bearer and does not rot badly. Ripens two weeks after Royal Ann.
“The Windsor is one of the most profitable market varieties.” — Delaware Experimental
Station. “One of the most desirable late cherries.” — American Fruit Culturist.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 40c; per bundle of 10, $3.70; per 100, $34.00; per 1000, $240.00
WRAGG The Wragg is a large, roundish, slightly heart-shaped, dark crimson
(Very Late Cherry) cherry. Flesh and juice light crimson, firm and good quality. The
tree is a medium to strong grower, the top is open and as it gets older
the slender branches assume a drooping habit. Bears very young, usually the third year,
although there is often a light crop the second year.
Wragg is a highly improved English Morello, but hardier, more productive, a better
grower and more profitable. Ripens same time as English Morello.
Price One 2 to 3 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year Old 3 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Two X 3 to 4 feet, each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.40; per 100, $20.00; per 1000, $170.00
Year XX 4 to 5 feet, each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $26.00; per 1000, $230.00
Old XXX 5 to 6 feet, each, 40c; per bundle of 10, $3.70; per 100, $34.00; per 1000, $240.00
Nut Trees
CHESTNUT, AMERICAN This is the only chestnut that deserves the name sweet. The
SWEET tree is tall, straight, columnar, forming an open, round top.
Productive and hardy. A very beautiful tree. Grows seventy-
five to one hundred feet tall. The nuts are very good quality, medium size.
Each, $0.40; per bundle of 10, $3.50; per 100, $30.00
STUART PECAN The Stuart is the best of all the large, thin-shelled pecans. Succeeds
(Paper Shell) (Grafted) over a wide range of country, and grown commercially in the south-
ern half of the country where it is hardy. Sure cropper and produc-
tive. Nuts very large, l%xl inch. Kernel plump, full, fine grained, rich.
Each, $1.00; per bundle of 10, $9.00; per 100, $80.00
SELECT THIN SHELL These are hardy nuts and grown from especially productive trees.
(Seedling Pecan) Plant them for their splendid shade, as well as nuts.
Each, $0.25; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16 00
MULBERRY, NEW AMERICAN (See page 88.)
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Grape Vines
Grape
There are many kinds of native American grapes. They are found growing wild from
Central Canada to Mexico, from Florida to California. We have improved, high quality
varieties adapted to every State in the Union.
Grapes are grown by the trainloads along the shores of the Great Lakes, from New York
to Michigan. They are one of the best fruits that can be grown anywhere because of their
resistance to severe winters and spring frosts.
Grape growing in the Ozark Mountain country of Missouri, Arkansas and in the hill lands
of Tennessee, Kentucky, the Virginias and Carolinas, offers one of the greatest opportunities
in the history of horticulture. There have been wine vineyards in these localities for many
years, but the early varieties were never grown and shipped in refrigerator cars until recently
They can be shipped long distances and, ripening early, come at a season when no other grapes
are on the market and always bring good prices. Grapes can be grown to perfection on the
low-priced hill lands as well as on the more fertile soils. You have only to visit the grape-
growing districts of New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio to realize the bright future
of the grape growers who are already planting large commercial vineyards further south,
where profits of $100.00 to $200.00 per acre are often made. The grape is the surest, most
dependable fruit grown, hardy and vigorous, produces great quantities of fruit and often
bears when other fruits fail, as they are naturally late bloomers and put out a second lot of
blooms if the first are killed by frost. They bear second to third year.
The grape requires severe annual pruning in order to produce the best fruit and responds
quickly to cultivation and care; however, no other tree or vine can produce such good fruit
in spite of unfavorable conditions or neglect, and for this reason they are the surest money-
makers and most widely grown of all commercial fruits, as well as the best fruit for planting
in the small fruit garden and the back yard — no matter how small a place or in what part
of the country, it should have a row or arbor of grape vines.
AGAWAM The Agawam is a large, round, dull purple-red grape, covered with a
(Labrusca Vinifera) lilac bloom. Bunches are large, short, rather broad and loose. The
(Very Late Grape) Agawam grape is the most widely planted of Rogers’ hybrids. Rich,
sweet, aromatic flavor. The vine is vigorous, hardy and productive.
Beautiful appearance. Ripens after Concord but will keep until Christmas when grown in
the North, and is self-fertile. The best and most profitable red grape.
Lr
One Year
Two Year
Each, 10c;
Each, 13c;
per bunch of 10, 70c;
per bunch of 10, 95c;
per 100, $4.25;
per 100, $6.50;
per 1000, $30.00
per 1000, $45.00
BARRY Barry is one of the very best quality black grapes; a Rogers’ hybrid,
(Labrusca Vinifera) resembling in quality and appearance its European parent. Black
(Late Grape) Hamburg. Flavor, delicate and sweet; flesh, tender.
The vine is vigorous, hardy and productive. Colors up with Concord but should remain
on the vine a while longer. It is a splendid keeper. Should be planted near other varieties
for pollenization. The Barry is an ideal black grape for the home garden, and local markets
where quality as well as attractiveness is appreciated.
One Year
Two Year
Each, 17c; per bunch of 10, $1.40; per 100, $10.50; per 1000, $ 75.00
Each, 20c; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $13.50; per 1000, $100.00
BRIGHTON The Brighton is a roundish, dark, glossy red grape, covered with a dark
(Labrusca Vinifera) lilac bloom. Very handsome bunches, which are long, tapering, and
(Mid-season Grape) often heavily shouldered. Flesh, sweet and tender, possesses the high
quality of the European (Vinifera) parent.
Vine is vigorous, hardy and productive. Plant near other varieties for cross-pollenization.
“Brighton is one of the few Labrusca- Vinifera hybrids which have attained prominence
in commercial vineyards.” — The Grapes of New York.
One Year Each, 12c; per bunch of 10, $ .85; per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $40.00
Two Year Each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15; per 100, $9.00; per 1000, $60.00
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CAMPBELL EARLY Campbell Early is a large
(Labrusca Vinifera) early, round, purplish black
(Very Early Grape) grape with a heavy blue bloom.
The bunch is long, cylindrical,
often with a single shoulder. High quality. The vine
is very productive, vigorous and hardy. The blossoms
are usually self-fertile, having an abundance of pollen.
It is an early grape, ripening before Agawam, and two
weeks before Concord. However, it colors before it
is ripe and should stay on the vine until ripe and sweet.
The Campbll Early is the best commercial black
grape of its season. Superior to Moore Early which
ripens at about the same time; is a better shipper,
better bunch, better quality and sweeter. The com-
mercial grape growers are planting more of the early
varieties, thus lengthening the market season and
maintaining higher prices.
Growers will eventually be protected by laws requir-
ing all fruits to be sold under their right name. Then,
and only then, will the high quality fruits like Campbell
Early bring prices in proportion to their merit.
One Year Each, 17c; per bunch of 10, $1.40; per 100, $10.50; per 1000, $ 75.00
Two Year Each, 20c; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $13.50; per 1000, $100.00
CONCORD (Labrusca) The Concord has been more widely planted than all other varieties
(Mid-season Grape) put together. It has been the great commercial grape east of the
Rockies just as Elberta has been the great commercial peach. Be-
cause of their adaptability and low cost of production they have supplanted all other com-
mercial varieties. This is not altogether a good thing, for both are of poor quality. They
are the “fruits of the millions” — but the public is demanding better quality fruit, and will
pay the price for what it demands. Plant Concord for dependability, but for quality and
high prices in the future plant Campbell Early, Worden, Brighton, Diamond and Delaware
grapes, the J. H. Hale peach and the Delicious apple.
The Concord is a round, slightly glossy black grape covered with a blue bloom. Bunch is
large, uniform, medium length, broad and tapering. Keeps and ships unusually well.
The vine is very hardy, vigorous, unusually productive, resistant to diseases and insects,
and will thrive wherever grapes can be grown and on many kinds of soils and in many differ-
ent climates, East, North, West and South. It blooms late in the spring and is self-fertile.
One Year Each, 7c; per bunch of 10, 35c; per 100, $2.50; per 1000, $20.00
Two Year Each, 10c; per bunch of 10, 70c; per 100, $4.25; per 1000, $30.00
CYNTHIANA Cynthiana closely resembles the Norton but it is better quality and
(Aestivalis Labrusca) makes a better wine. It is a small, round, black grape covered with
(Very Late Grape) a moderate amount of blue bloom. The bunch is good size, long,
tapering, compact, often shouldered. As an eating grape the quality
is not good although many people relish its rich wild flavor when it is allowed to ripen on the
vines. The Cynthiana is the best and most profitable American wine grape. It is said by the
French wine-makers (who are the best) to contain, “an excess of all the elements which con-
stitute the best ordinary wines, color, tannin, acidity and bouquet.”
The vine is vigorous, healthy, a strong grower and very productive. It is hardy but should
be planted only in the Southern and Central states as the season is too short for it to reach
maturity in New York, Michigan and other Northern states. Very resistant to mildew, rot
and other diseases.
One Year Each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15; per 100, $ 9.00; per 1000, $60.00
Two Year Each, 18c; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $90.00
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DELAWARE (Labrusca, This beautiful little red grape is the one early, high quality, profit-
Bourquiniana, Vinifera) able commercial variety of America. The berry is small, uniform,
(Mid-season Grape) round, light red, covered with a thin lilac bloom. The bunch is
medium size, cylindrical, regular, solid and usually shouldered.
The vine is hardy, reasonably productive and a slow grower. Should be planted closer than
most varieties. Prefers a deep, fertile, warm soil, where it is not apt to be troubled by mil-
dew, but will thrive in as many different parts of the country as Concord.
A valuable grape in the North because of its hardiness and early ripening, insuring matur-
ity before fall, and is being largely planted in the South because it can be put on the
markets early, and it commands high prices. It is the one very high quality American table
grape, usually selling for twice as much as other varieties. Its quality cannot be too highly
recommended.
“Delaware is the American grape for excellence.” — The Grapes of New York.
One Year Each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15; per 100, $ 9.00; per 1000, $60.00
Two Year Each, 18c; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $90.00
DIAMOND The Diamond is a yellowish green grape; roundish oval berry; bunches
(Labrusca, Vinifera) short, broad, cylindrical, frequently shouldered. The vine is vigor-
(Mid-season Grape) ous, hardy, productive, and thrives in as many localities as the Con-
cord. Packs, carries and ships well. As a commercial grape the Dia-
mond is equal to any other green variety, and far better quality than the Niagara. It ripens
just ahead of the Niagara and is often sold as Niagara as it is not as well known on the mar-
kets. This is unfortunate, for if it were known, its superior quality would command much
higher prices than Niagara. Because of its high quality, hardiness and vigor, we recommend
it as the best high quality commercial green grape.
One Year
Two Year
Each, 12c;
Each, 15c;
per bunch of 10, $ .85;
per bunch of 10, $1.15;
per 100, $6.00;
per 100, $9.00;
per 1000, $40.00
per 1000, $60.00
is HERBERT The Herbert is a large dull black grape, covered with a thick blue
(Labrusca, Vinifera) bloom. Like others of the Rogers’ hybrids, it is very high quality.
(Mid-season Grape) and even more attractive than Barry.
Vine is vigorous, productive, and hardy except in extreme North. Fruit ripens same sea-
son as Concord, but keeps longer. Should be planted near other varieties for cross-polleniza-
tion. This is one of the best of the high quality grapes, and is a profitable commercial variety
where it can be sold on a fancy market that appreciates
real quality and will pay high prices for it.
One Year
Two Year
One Year
Two Year
Each, 17c;
Each, 20c;
per bunch of 10, $1.40
per bunch of 10, $1.70
1/
per 100, $10.50;
per 100, $13.50;
per 1000, $ 75.00
per 1000, $100.00
IVES (Labrusca) The Ives is a medium sized, jet
(Mid-season Grape) black grape, covered with a light
blue bloom. Bunch is large and
tapering. Vine is hardy, healthy, a Very rank, strong
grower and unusually productive.
Ripens about the same time as Concord. Fair
quality but especially valued as a wine grape because
of its enormous productiveness and adaptability to
many soils.
One Year
Two Year
One Year
Two Year
Each, 12c;
Each, 15c;
per bunch of 10, $ .85
per bunch of 10, $1.15
per 100, $6.00;
per 100, $9.00;
per 1000, $40.00
per 1000, $60.00
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Wilder — Best Rogers cross between
American and European grapes
Grape Vines
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LINDLEY Lindley is a large, roundish, dark red grape, covered with a faint lilac
(Labrusca Vinifera) bloom; bunch long, tapering, round. The vine is a vigorous grower
(Mid-season Grape) and fairly hardy; should be planted near other varieties to insure
thorough pollenization.
The Lindley is a splendid grape, the best quality of all of Rogers’ red hybrids; unusual
flavor, fine, juicy, tender, and belongs in every garden. Fruit keeps well and ships well.
One Year Each, 12c; per bunch of 10, $ .85; per 100, S6.00; per 1000, $40.00
Two Year Each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15; per 100, $9.00; per 1000, $60.00
MOORE EARLY (Labrusca) Moore Early might be called an early Concord. The berries
(Very Early Grape) are large, roundish, dark purplish black covered with a heavy
blue bloom. Bunch is irregular, cylindrical and tapering.
Vine is medium vigorous, hardy and gives best results on fertile loose soil but succeeds
on many soils in many parts of the country.
Ripens two to three weeks earlier than Concord — not quite as good a shipper, but most
widely planted of the early black grapes and a splendid commercial variety. The Moore
Early is not an ideal grape, but it is considered by many to be the best money-maker of its
season and will continue to be largely planted jn the commercial vineyards.
One Year Each 12c; per bunch of 10, $ .85; per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $40.00
Two Year Each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15; per 100, $9.00; per 1000, $60.00
NIAGARA Niagara is the most widely
(Labrusca Vinifera) planted green grape. The berry
(Mid-season Grape) is round, pale yellowish green,
larger than Concord. The bunch
is also larger than Concord and is long, broad, com-
pact, tapering, often shouldered. Quality, fair to good.
The vine is vigorous, productive, not quite as hardy
as Concord, but of wide adaptability.
The Niagara has been a very profitable variety,
and while it will always be a money-maker it will
never command the highest prices on the markets. Many
growers pick the Niagara before it is ripe, a practice
which will not only hurt its reputation but that all
other green grapes as well.
One Year Each, 12c; per bunch of 10, $ .85
Two Year Each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15
One Y ear
Two Y ear
per 100, $6.00;
per 100, $9.00;
per 1000, $40.00
per 1000, $60.00
WILDER
(Labrusca Vinifera)
(Mid-season Grape)
Niagara — The best white grape
Wilder is a large, slightly oval
grape, purplish black, covered
with a dull, heavy bloom.
Bunches short, broad and
irregularly tapering. Vine is vigorous, hardy and productive. The Wilder is of very
good quality, not quite as delicately flavored as some of the other Rogers’ hybrids, but
is more productive, hardier, and a more dependable grape. It is a fine quality, profitable
grape and should be planted more extensively, for few grapes combine its reliability and rich
flavor.
One Year Each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15; per 100, $ 9.00; per 1000, $60.00
Two Year Each, 18c; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $90.00
WOODRUFF (Labrusca) The Woodruff is a large, showy red grape, attractive appearance.
(Mid-season Grape) Bunch broad, widely tapered and usually single shouldered. The
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vine is very hardy, vigorous, productive, healthy
and adapted to many soils. The Woodruff starts
to ripen just before Concord and goes on the market
at a favorable time It is a good red grape and
especially valuable where an extra hardy red grape
is needed.
One Year Each, 17c; per bunch of 10, $1.40;
Two Year Each, 20c; per bunch of 10, $1.70;
One Year per 100, $10.50; per 1000, $ 75.00
Two Year per 100, $13.50; per 1000, $100.00
WORDEN (Labrusca) “Worden with us is a very
(Early Grape) heavy yielder of grapes,
considerably larger than the
Concord, of finer flavor than the Concord; and yet
striking everyone not an expert as a particularly
fine strain of Concord; in fact, we have always called
it the ‘glorified Concord’ and hence dropped this
long-time commercial favorite from the list.’’ —
H. B. Fullerton, Editor of Long Island Agronomist,
N. Y. (Worden ripens a week or ten days earlier than Concord.)
over Concord
One Year Each, 10c;
Two Year Each, 13c;
WYOMING RED (Labrusca)
(Early Grape)
per bunch of 10, 70c; per 100, $4.25; per 1000, $30.00
per bunch of 10, 95c; per 100, $6.50; per 1000, $45.00
Wyoming is an attractive, amber red colored grape, well
formed, round, compact, medium sized bunch; fair quality.
Keeps and ships well. Vine is unusually healthy, extremely
hardy and productive. It ripens ten
days ahead of Concord; is a very satis-
factory red grape of its season, and
does well where many varieties fail.
One Year Each, 15c
Two Year Each, 18c
One Year per 10, $1.15
Two Year per 10, $1.50
One Year per 100, $ 9.00
Two Year per 100, $11.00
One Year per 1000, $60.00
Two Year per 1000, $90.00
The Genuine J. H. Hale Peach
Each J. H. Hale peach tree bears
a label showing Mr. Hale’s autograph
signature, which is a registered U. S.
trade-mark. (See it on page 55.)
None are genuine without this signa-
ture. Look for it — it protects you. It
guarantees that the tree is the true J.
H. Hale peach; that the buds for prop-
agation are cut in the Hale orchards
under Mr. Hale’s personal supervision.
The William P. Stark Nurseries have
an exclusive agreement with Mr. Hale
for growing and distributing the J. H.
Hale peach.
One Year Old Two Year Old
Grape Vine Grape Vine
William P. Stark Grape Vines will save you a
year’s time
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Blackberry Bushes
The blackberry grows wild in many parts of the
country and produces good fruit, but the improved
varieties are so much better that they can be cultivated
with profit, even where the wild fruit can be had for the
picking. One ten-acre patch of cultivated varieties
yielded 200 bushels per acre, making a net profit of
$250.00 per acre for the year. The blackberry thrives
on many soils — “It possesses a genuine courage, it
knows no failure, and bravely sets out to make the
best of existing conditions.” Bears the second year.
Plant in rows four to six feet apart, three to five feet
between plants in the rows, and pinch out the tender
young tips of the new canes when about two and one-
half feet high. The two-year old canes bear the fruit
and should be cut out entirely after the fruit is
gathered.
No other bush fruit yields as heavily as the black-
berry, and nothing is better for health and bright
spirits than an abundance of shining, luscious blackberries.
Blowers Blackberry — One of the best
The Blackberry
BLOWERS The Blowers is a large, oval berry, jet black color, sweet, juicy. Fruit
(Late Blackberry) ripens through a long season. It originated in western New York, and
is proving to be extra hardy, vigorous and productive. It is one of the
most profitable and satisfactory berries grown.
Per bunch of 10, 70c; per bunch of 25, $1.10; per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $20.00
EARLY HARVEST The Early Harvest is the very first blackberry to ripen. Fruit
(Very Early Blackberry) medium size, roundish, oblong; flesh is soft, juicy, mild, pleasant,
tender and very good. The vine is vigorous, upright and moderately
hardy. A profitable variety, especially where an early shipper is desired.
Per bunch of 10, 50c; per bunch of 25, 75c; per 100, $2.40; per 1000, $15.00
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EARLY KING The Early King is a medium size, oval berry; ripe soon as black; sweet
(Early Blackberry) and tender, very best quality. Bush is small, upright, stiff, hardy and
productive. The Early King ripens a week before Snyder and a few days
after Early Harvest. Excellent for home use or local markets.
Per bunch of 10, 50c; per bunch of 25, 75c; per 100, $2.40; per 1000, $15.00
ELDORADO The Eldorado is a large, oblong, conical berry; small seeds and
(Mid-season Blackberry) core; flesh tender, sweet and juicy. Jet black color when ripe.
Vine is upright, hardy, vigorous and productive. The Eldorado
is a high quality, profitable berry.
“Equal to Snyder in every way, a little larger and of better quality.” — Ohio Experiment
Station.
Per bunch of 10, 50c;
per bunch of 25, 75c;
per 100, $2.40;
per 1000, $15.00
MERCEREAU The Mercereau is a very large, oval berry; sparkling black color,
(Mid-season Blackberry) does not turn red after it is picked; flesh sweet, melting, rich,
very best quality.
Bush strong, vigorous, extra hardy and resistant to disease. Mercereau is the very best
quality and the most profitable blackberry. A seedling of Snyder, but hardier and larger.
Per bunch of 10, 50c; per bunch of 25, 75c; per 100, $2.40; per 1000, $15.00
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Raspberry Bushes
SNYDER Snyder is large, roundish,
(Mid-season Blackberry) oblong, black color; flesh
sweet, juicy, good quality.
The bush is a vigorous, strong, upright grower, ex-
tremely hardy and productive. The Snyder is the
most widely cultivated blackberry grown. It has made
growers more money than any other variety.
Per bunch of 10, 50c; per bunch of 25, 75c; per
100, $2.40; per 1000, $15.00
WILSON The Wilson is extra large, often
(Early Blackberry) an inch and one-half long, tapering
toward the end; black when ripe.
Flesh juicy, rich and sprightly. Bush is vigorous,
productive and moderately hardy. Close pruning
produces enormously large fruit. Always brings fancy
prices because of its great size.
Mercereau— Very large, high qual-
ity, profitable
Per bunch of 10, 35c; per bunch of 25, 55c; per 100, $1.80; per 1000, $12.00
Dewberry Vines
The Dewberry is closely related to the blackberry, but larger and much earlier. Some
remarkable profit-records have been made with the dewberry where there is a demand
for an earlier and larger berry than the blackberry.
LUCRETIA The Lucretia is the best of all the dewberries, glossy black, very large, coreless,
juicy and sweet.
The vine is vigorous and spreads over the ground. Fruit ripens about ten days to two
weeks before the Wilson blackberry. Hardy.
Per bunch of 10, 35c; per bunch of 25, 55c; per 100, $1.80; per 1000, $12.00
Cuthbert — The most widely planted
red raspberry
Raspberries
The red and black raspberries are among the most
satisfactory small fruits grown. They prefer a well-
drained upland soil, but will thrive almost anywhere.
The fruit has a lusciousness all its own that requires no
cooking and seasoning to make tempting. The fresh
berries are always in demand. They will not stand
rough handling. Large acreages of raspberries are not
grown for shipment to distant markets except as dried
fruit. The grower with a few acres is always sure of a
good price for his berries in the home market and
near-by cities, for there is no danger of the market
being overloaded with fruit grown a thousand miles
away. A small patch in the back yard is a sure source
of profit and a supply of rich, highly flavored fruit for
the table. They bear the second year. Plant them.
> COLUMBIAN (Purple)
(Mid-season Raspberry)
Purple, very large, uniform, juicy and sweet, firm.
Canes tall, vigorous and productive. The best purple raspberry
grown.
Per bunch of 10, 50c; per bunch of 25, 75c; per 100, $2.40; per 1000, $15.00
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Currants
Gooseberries
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CUMBERLAND (Black) Glossy black, extra large, oval, rich, juicy, best quality; firm and
(Early Raspberry) stands handling well. Canes vigorous, productive and hardy.
The best of all. Very good shipper.
Per bunch of 10, 40c; per bunch of 25, 70c; per 100, $2.20; per 1000, $13.00
CUTHBERT (Red) Scarlet crimson, large, conical, handsome, firm and juicy.
(Mid-season Raspberry) Canes are strong, vigorous, upright and hardy. The best and
most widely planted red raspberry for home market.
Per bunch of 10, 40c; per bunch of 25, 70c; per 100, $2.20; per 1000, $13.00
KANSAS (Black) Black, large, round, firm and juicy. Similar to Gregg but earlier and
(Late Raspberry) hardier. Ships well. Excellent quality. Canes strong, vigorous and
productive.
Per bunch of 10, 40c; per bunch of 25, 70c; per 100, $2.20; per 1000, $13.00
KING (Red) Bright red, round, firm, juicy, good quality hardy and productive.
(Thompson’s King)
(Early Raspberry)
Per bunch of 10, 40c; per bunch of 25, 70c; per 100, $2.20; per 1000, $13.00
ST. REGIS (Red) Brilliant crimson, very
(Everbearing Raspberry) large, juicy, highest quali-
ty. Ships well. The canes
are very strong, vigorous and hardy. The main crop
is as heavy as the black caps. It is the most produc-
tive of all red raspberries. The old canes continue
to produce until late August when the canes of this
season’s growth begin to ripen some fruit. The first
of the crop comes very early. This is the only suc-
cessful “ever-bearing” raspberry, and is most profit-
able.
Per bunch of 10, $1.00; per bunch of 25, $2.15;
per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $25.00
SUNBEAM (Red) The Sunbeam was originated
(Mid-season Raspberry) by Prof. Hanson, of Da-
kota, who has done so much
to develop hardy fruits for the extreme northern states.
The fruit is a bright red, very firm and of best quality.
The canes are sturdy, healthy, upright growers. It is the hardiest of all and has also
proven to be a very good variety at Riehl’s Experiment Station in Illinois. It bears when
others fail.
Per bunch of 10, $1.00; per bunch of 25, $2.15; per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $25.00
St. Regis — The very best ever-
bearing raspberry
Currants and Gooseberries
Currants and gooseberries both pay best in the northern half of the United States and
the mountains of the West; however, they can be grown successfully on the well-drained up-
lands further south. They are in great demand by the canneries and on the markets for jellies
and cooking. Fresh ripe currants with sugar are relished by many. Ripe gooseberries are
delicious but not fully appreciated, as they are usually picked when green, so the public thinks
they are always sour.
Both the currant and the gooseberry are sure croppers and will produce good fruit in spite
of neglect, but they respond quickly to care and are highly profitable • They can be shipped
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Currants
Gooseberries
ong distances and keep well. They are especially
adapted to planting between the rows of trees in a
young orchard, and many western planters use them
in this way to bring in the expense money while the
young orchard is being developed. They should be in
every home garden. Bear second to third year.
Currants
BLACK NAPLES Lustrous black, very large
(Mid-season Currant) berries; strongly flavored.
The best English variety.
Two Year, each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.20;
per 100, $9.00; per 1000, $65.00
LONDON MARKET Light crimson; larger berry
(Mid-season Currant) and better quality than Fay.
Bush vigorous, upright and very productive
Red Cross Currants have a rich
acidity that is delightful
Two Year, each, 6c; per bunch of 10, 50c; per 100, $4.00; per 1000, $30.00
PERFECTION Brilliant transparent red. Large clusters,
(Mid-season Currant) of big berries. Highest quality, mild,
rich flavor. The bush is strong, vigorous,
upright and hardy; very resistant to mildew. One of the best
and most profitable of all the currants.
Two Year, each, 20c; per bunch of 10, $1.70;
per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $90.00
RED CROSS Lustrous large red berry, large clusters,
(Mid-season Currant) mild sub-acid; high quality Bush unusu-
ally vigorous and productive.
Two Year, each, 10c; per bunch of 10, 80c; per 100,
$6.00; per 1000, $50.00
WHITE GRAPE Translucent, large, white berries; long
(Mid-season Currant) clusters; finest quality. Bushes slender,
spreading and productive. The best
white currant grown.
White Grape— The Best
white Currant
Two Year, each, 10c; per bunch of 10, 80c; per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $50.00
WILDER Bright red berries, very large; very good flavor, juicy.
(Late Currant) Bush upright and hardy. A very profitable currant.
Two Year, each, 10c; per bunch of 10, 80c: per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $50.00
Gooseberries
DOWNING The fruit is roundish — oval,
(Mid-season Gooseberry) whitish-green color; medium
size (about three-fourths of an
inch), juicy. Very best quality. Is called “The Great
American Gooseberry.”
The bush is a strong grower, upright and very produc-
tive and hardy. Foliage resistant to mildew. The most
widely grown gooseberry.
Downing — Gooseberry
Gooseberries
Two Year, each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.20; per 100, $10.00;
per 1000, $80.00
K HOUGHTON Fruit round; a dark handsome red when
(Early Gooseberry) ripe. Thin skinned, smooth, juicy,
sweet; excellent; moderate size.
The bush is hardy, free from mildew and an enormous
bearer. Profitable in the South where others fail.
Two Year, each, 10c; per bunch of 10, 85c; per 100, $7.00;
per 1000, $60.00
Houghton Gooseberry
JOSSELYN (Red Jacket) Bright green, light red when ripe; very large, oval shape; rich,
(Late Gooseberry) juicy, highest quality. The bush is hardy, productive, and the
most resistant to mildew of all the large gooseberries. One of
the best and most profitable of all. See illustration, page 85.
Two Year, each, 18c; per bunch of 10, $1.45; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $100.00
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weather arrives.
Oregon Champion — The most productive gooseberry
Two Year, each, 20c; per bunch
of 10, $1.75; per 100, $14.00;
per 1000, $120.00
Order Early
Always order as early as pos-
sible. And plant early, too —
your trees and plants will have
just that much more time to
become firmly established in
their new homes before the hot
OREGON CHAMPION One of the most profitable “I replaced the Downing and Hough-
(Mid-season Gooseberry) ton varieties with the Oregon Champion for the reasons following:
that it was superior to the Downing in yield in a proportion of
about four to one, with berries of equal size, and it surpassed the Houghton in the size of its
fruit with a yield that was as prolific. In the Houghton I learned that as the bushes grew
older the fruit grew smaller in size. The Oregon Champion combines the good qualities of
both these varieties and has the further advantage of being more easily picked, as the berries
grow on the outside of the bush and thus are quickly stripped. It gives a heavy yield in the
early period of growth; the third season giving me 1,000 gallons from three-fourths of an
acre, the fourth 1,365 gallons
and the fifth 1,500 gallons.
Moreover, the berry has a trans-
parency not noticeable with the
other two varieties.” — W. M.
Crabb, Colorado.
“The Oregon Champion
gooseberry originated some
years ago in this state. It is a
cross between one of the
American varieties of gooseberry
and one of the English goose-
berries. It is by far the most
satisfactory variety of goose-
berry for Oregon conditions.” —
Prof. V. R. Gardner, Corvallis,
Oregon.
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Garden Roots
PEARL Light green, oval shaped; medium size; very good quality.
(Mid-season Gooseberry) The bush is hardy, vigorous and productive, and foliage is re-
sistant to mildew. In many
localities it is preferred to Downing.
Two Year, each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.20;
per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $80.00
Garden Roots
This perennial vegetable should be in every kitchen
garden. It comes in the spring when the palate is jaded
with canned goods and the pocketbook weary of the prices
charged for hot-house vegetables. Newly cut asparagus
is delicious creamed and served on toast. It can be cut
for six weeks to two months and then the shoots should be
allowed to grow and cover the bed with their bright, feathery green
tops. A bed lasts for years, and you can always sell your surplus
asparagus at a good price.
ASPARAGUS A mammoth variety; very rapid grower;
(Conover’s Colossal) productive. Tips of finest quality. The
best of all.
Per bunch of 10, $0.25; per bunch of 25, $0.40; per 100, $0.90;
per 1000, $7.00
RHUBARB (Pieplant) var. Rhubarb is hardy on the bleak, cold
Myatt Linnaeus prairies of Montana and the Dakotas,
and in all parts of the temperate
zone, producing vigorous, succulent stalks in all kinds of soil. It
is a profitable market crop because it comes at a time when fresh, green things are in demand.
It is equally valuable in the back yard of the town dweller, when shipped-in vegetables are
high-priced; valuable for country folks who raise all of their own vegetables, because it comes
early and abundantly. No “bitters” or “spring tonics” are needed when there is plenty
of rhubarb for delicious, easily prepared sauce and pies.
Each, $0.10; per bunch of 10, $0.90; per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $35.00
Asparagus
Pearl Gooseberry
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A Beautiful Permanent Garden at Low Cost
You can enjoy a beautiful, lasting garden of flowers from spring to frost — a garden that
will grow lovelier year after year, and at a surprisingly low expense, with Stark-Ozark moun-
tain-grown plants.
Don’t think you have to plant rare and high-priced varieties to enjoy the utmost beauty
and fragrance that you so desire. Many costly flowers are not half so beautiful as those pic-
tured here, nor are they as free from the danger of frost and cold.
Plant for beauty and loveliness — not for rareness — and you will get the greatest joy
and pleasure out of your garden.
Our Stark-Ozark flowers and shrubs are grown in the bracing mountain air and the richest
soil of the Ozarks. They are vigorous, hardy, thrive everywhere, and need little care or atten-
tion once they are established.
You are saved the trouble of transplanting and renewing every spring — don’t fuss with
tender plants that require constant coddling, and that wilt with the first frost.
These hardy Stark-Ozark plants grow larger, lovelier, more attractive season after season;
yet their cost is but half of what you pay for varieties not nearly so satisfactory.
We propagate the hardy varieties that are most beautiful and most satisfactory for gen-
eral all-round planting. You don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy a beautiful garden of
flowers, in a setting of shrubbery and climbing vines. At very little expense you can make a
permanent garden which requires the minimum of care and upkeep and whose ornamental
beauty increases year after year.
“The eternal greed and grind should give way, just a little, for that which gives inspira-
tion for the higher life. The hard pioneer days with the fierce struggle for an existence have
passed, and there is an awakening for a richer home life. Let your girls associate with the
purest, sweetest and most beautiful companions and it will have an influence on their lives.
Don’t expect your boy to get all of his education in the barn-yard. Interest him in the front
yard and make it for him a garden of delight, then he will be a gentleman and not a boor.” —
Rev. C. S. Harrison, York, Nebraska.
Ornamental Trees
Nothing about the home fosters so much sentiment as trees. Every member of the family
should plant a tree in the yard. They grow larger and more beautiful every year, adding
value to your property. Don’t wait but plant trees now, and time will do the rest.
Note: “Effective windbreaks can be made, where evergreens will not thrive or are unde
sirable, or protection is needed from the winds only during the summer, by planting a row of
Norway, Sugar, or Silver Maple, or Linden (Basswood), all tall growing trees, twenty feet
apart in the row, with a second row of hardy Catalpa or Russian Olive, which are lower and
bushier growing, eight feet apart in the row. The Carolina Poplar and Lombardy Poplar
are also very good, tall, quick growing trees, but not so long lived.
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Ornamental Trees
BECHTEL DOUBLE The flowers are a beautiful pink; very sweet scented; two inches in
FLOWERED CRAB diameter. Best of all the double flowered crabs. From a distance
the tree looks as it if were loaded with roses. — “Sure! and ye can’t
see the tree for the roses on it.” Blooms in May. Grows thirty feet tall. Hardy.
3 — 5 feet, each, $0.35; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00
BIRCH, Cut-leaf Weeping The most picturesque and graceful of all the “cut-leaved” trees.
(B. pendula laciniated) An ideal combination of vigorous growth, strong but slender
drooping branches, silver white bark, and dainty green leaves.
The leader is always erect, having a spire-like outline. Grows sixty feet tall. Hardy.
5 feet, each $0.50; per bundle of 10, $4.25; per 100, $38.00
BIRCH EUROPEAN Bright green foliage in beautiful contrast with the white branches.
WHITE (Betula Alba) Hardy; a rapid grower, even on thin dry soil. A splendid medium-
sized, spire-shaped tree. Growing eighty feet tall.
5 feet, each, $0.30; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $24.00
CATALPA HARDY White tubular flowers in large clusters. Large heart-shaped leaves.
(C. speciosa) Quick growing. Hardy wherever apples grow. Planted extensively
for fence posts either along the fence or in groves, from which repeated
cuttings are made. Recommended by the government as a profitable, quick-growing, very
durable tie and pole timber. Grows fifty feet tall.
1—2 feet, each, 7c; per bundle of 10, $0.40; per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $ 8.00
2 — 3 feet, each, 12c; per bundle of 10, $0.75; per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $15.00
5 — 7 feet, each, $0.30; per bundle of
10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00
LINDEN or BASSWOOD White fra-
(Tilia Americana) grant flow-
ers which
attract bees. Large heart-shaped leaves.
A rapid grower, often reaching a height
of ninety feet.
5—7 feet, each, $0.30; per bundle of
10. $2.50; per 100, $22.00
MAPLE NORWAY A large rounded
(Acer Platanoides) tree. Foliage
dense, dark
green, smooth, glossy; turns yellow in
the fall. One of the best and longest
lived, for street, park or garden.
5-7 fees, each, $0.40; per bundle o
10, $3.50; per 100, $30.00
MAPLE, SILVER LEAF The White
(Acer Saccherinum) Maple is a
large, fast-
growing tree. Very attractive. Should
Norway Maple — A tree that will be growing more
beautiful each year when your grandchildren
are old men and women
ELM, AMERICAN WHITE Best native shade tree. A beautiful avenue tree. Can be
(Ulmus Americana) planted close to houses as the high arched branches leave good
space
above the roof for air and light. Grows
up to one hundred feet tall.
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be planted alternately with the slower growing but more permanent Sugar or Norway Maples
and cut out when the latter have attained a good size.
5 — 7 feet, each, $0.20; per bundle of 10, $1.75; per 100, $15.00
MAPLE, SUGAR The Hard or Rock Maple is the best park, shade and street tree of all.
(Acer Saccharum) Beautiful dark green foliage which turns red and yellow in the autumn.
Moderately fast growing, but hardy, vigorous and long-lived.
5 — 7 feet, each, $0.50; per bundle of 10, $4.25; per 100, $38.00
MULBERRY, var. Fruit large, one to two inches long, glossy. Good to eat fresh and for
NEW AMERICAN sauce. Ripens from June until September. Tree strong, hardy, vigor-
ous, very rapid grower. Grows forty feet tall. The birds love this
fruit and if a few are planted around the orchard they will leave the cherries alone. Children
are very fond of mulberries and several trees should be planted in the yard for them.
43^ feet, each, $0.35; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00
POPLAR, CAROLINA Fastest growing tree; slender, sometimes one hundred feet tall.
Shiny, bright green leaves. Best for crowded districts of large
cities, and as a quick shade tree. Sometimes called “The Sudden Sawlog.” Should be planted
alternately with more permanent trees. Does well in arid states.
3—5 feet, each, $0.20; per bundle of 10, $1.75; per 100, $12.00
POPLAR, LOMBARDY One of the most striking and picturesque trees grown. A tall
(Populus Nigra Italica) narrow, columnar tree, growing sixty to a hundred feet straight
up. The tall spire-shaped tops are landmarks in almost every
populated region from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Canadian frontier to the Mex-
ican boundary. Longer lived than the Carolina Poplar. Bright glossy green leaves. Used
as a wind break as it does not spread out, also extensively planted to prevent blowing of sand
in the western country. It is of special value in landscape work where it is planted to relieve
monotonous sky lines and increase the apparent height of hills.
3 — 5 feet, each, $0.20; per bundle of 10, $1.75; per 100, $12.00
RUSSIAN OLIVE (Oleaster) The Russian Olive is a large shrub or small tree, twelve to
(Elaeagnus Angustifolia) twenty feet high — sometimes grows forty feet. It is a rapid,
spreading grower when young, and will develop an immense
head unless kept in shape by pruning.
The leaves are small, oval, shining silver. The glistening silvery foliage is very pleasing
in contrast with the green of other trees. In blooming time it is covered with immense masses
of little golden, honey-scented flowers, and the bees fairly swarm over them. The fruit is
oval, yellow, covered with scales. The Russian Olive is the best tree known for the semi-arid
regions. It will stand more heat and drouth than any. It makes an ideal low, dense wind
break and hedge. Sometimes called the candle tree. Very hardy.
2 — 3 feet, each, $0.25; per bundle of 10, $2.00; per 100, $15.00
SYCAMORE, EUROPEAN A large round headed, wide spreading tree, regularly formed,
(ORIENTAL PLANE) usually with a short heavy trunk. A beautiful and majestic
(Platanus orientalis) shade tree. Grows eighty feet tall. Good for all soils, even
water side, and a very good street and avenue tree. Succeeds
where others fail. More shapely and better tree than the American Plane. Bright green,
five pointed leaves. Hardy.
5—6 feet, each, $0.35; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00
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TULIP TREE or A favorite ornamental shade tree. The longest lived of the fast
Yellow Poplar growing trees. One of the very best. Has dark green, clean cut
(Liriodendron tulipifera) leaves like the sugar maple. Makes a dense shade. A tall growing
tree with trunk uniformly clear and straight. Often grows one
hundred and twenty-five feet high. Bears many yellow tulip-like flowers in the spring. The
ideal tree for street, park and lawn.
5 feet, each, $0.30; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100 $23.00
Decorative Shrubs and Plants
Dorothy Perkins — Hardy, very vigorous ; the most beautiful climbing rose (see page 99)
Shrubs
How many times have you seen a cozy little home nestling among its vines, flowers, trees, and
stretches of open lawn, and noticed that by itself it is only a plain little house, but the flowers
and shrubs about it seemed to make it a part of its surroundings and — a home. It shows
good taste and thoughtful attention, although not necessarily the expenditure of much money.
Planting is like painting a picture and the trees and shrubs are your colors. The rules for
successful planting are simple and few. Plant the outer border of your place heavily with
masses of dense, rather tall growing shrubbery, giving a distinct outline and form to your
property. Keep the taller growing plants well back, then the medium growing and next the
low growing at the inner edge, forming a dense rounding mass of shrubbery which gradually
meets the lawn. Plant rounding masses of shrubbery in the corners as well as along the boun-
dary line. Avoid too many straight lines and geometrical angles. Have a number of different
kinds of plants, but enough of one type in a place, to produce a definite effect of rich shade,
color, flower or fruit. Use vines and shrubs, not to display their own characters, but to mask
sharp lines of buildings and as a frame for distant views.
Around the house have open stretches of lawn. It is especially important to keep small
yards open. A small yard properly planted around the outer edges will appear larger than it
really is. Don’t scatter single isolated shrubs all over the lawn. Don’t plant trees in the
center of a small lawn. However, this may be done on the large spacious lawn where nothing
is more desirable than groups of shade trees, or single specimens placed a little to one side
of the house where shade is needed.
Plant climbing vines on the porches and arbors. Equal numbers of the Dorothy Perkins
rose, honeysuckle and Japanese clematis can be planted on the same porch, giving a suc-
cession of bloom. Plant the medium and small growing shrubs, roses, peonies and phlox in
masses around the comers of the house and to hide the foundation, and in the comers of the
porches and curves and comers of the walks. Always select the dainty, more refined flowers
for planting where they will be seen closely. Put the more rank growing flowers further in
the background.
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There are many different shades of green in
leaves and combinations of colors in flowers
which, when mixed, are exceedingly beautiful
and interesting; while variation in bark color
gives an entire new change after the leaves are
off in the autumn.
Plan for winter effects with evergreens, which
will give color as well as protection during the
long winter months. The bright berried barberry
offers a pleasing contrast to the evergreen.
A well planted succession of growing, bloom-
ing things about a house make it a home, and a
never-ending source of pleasure, growing more
beautiful and attractive every year.
Don’t plant trees in the center of a small lawn.
Don’t scatter “shoe button” plants all over
the lawn.
Don’t have a round flower bed.
Don’t have useless paths, isolated pergolas,
iron seats, dogs, rabbits, deer or other imita-
tions on the place.
Don’t plapt Cottonwood or Poplars unless
you alternate with a good slow-growing tree with
the intention of removing the fast-growing tree
as soon as the other has developed.
Don’t have terraces near the sidewalk.
Grade the house to the walk line with an even
slope if possible.
Don’t try to establish grass on steep banks. Plant trailing vines which will take root as
they go — Honeysuckle and Dorothy Perkins rose.
Don’t plant shade trees closer than thirty feet apart.
Don’t wait — DO SOMETHING.
ALTHEA or ROSE A large, single, bell-shaped white flower, somewhat resembling the
OF SHARON hollyhock. Bush upright, grows eight to twelve feet tall. Prune in
(Hibiscus Syriacus) winter for profusion
of bloom. Do not
allow plant to run up leaving base bare.
Blooms late in summer when most other
flowers are gone. A beautiful shrub for
planting singly, in clumps or masses, or as
a hedge. Set three feet apart. Hardy.
2 feet, each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00;
per 100, $18.00
DEUTZIA LEMOINI A dense spreading
shrub with many
upright branches loaded with racemes or
clusters of small double, white, bell-shaped
flowers which appear early in the spring.
A free bloomer, grows three to four feet
tall. One of the hardiest and best for
planting singly or in the shrubbery border.
Althea, often called Hibiscus or Rose
of Sharon
The Wrong Way
Everything is neat but stiff; well kept but
poorly planned. The mass of shrubbery
at the right of the door is overgrown and
appears out of place. The round flower
bed, and formal “shoe button” shrubs
spoil the unity of the planting. Each plant
does not do its part to make a complete
and beautiful picture. The vine on the
porch is the one attractive feature.
2 — 3 feet, each, $0.30; per bunch of 10,
$2.50; per 100, $20.00
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Truly beautiful, natural and harmonious. It looks as if it “just happened” — but it didn’t—
it took careful planning. The numerous large trees are placed where they form a background
for the house and lawn, and give the appearance of distance and extent. And the single old
veteran on the left, standing guard at the entrance of the home, shows how trees may also be
planted close in— but note that the wide, grassy lawn is not disfigured by scattering “shoe
button” shrubs all over it. The only shrubs on the lawn are two just to the left of the walk,
placed there so that a slight curve in the walk can be made around them, breaking what would
have been a straight, stiff line to the porch. The walk then curves gracefully to the right along
the highest ground, keeping close to the shrubbery border.
And see how the low-growing rugosas, barberries and deutzias are planted at the outer
edge of the mass of shrubbery, then the higher growing philadelphus, and snowball set farther
back, nearly hiding the evergreens behind them. These fit in so nicely as to be hardly notice-
able in the summer— but they show a warm and comforting green in winter when everything
else is bare.
Effective masses of Spirea Van Houttei and Hydrangea are placed at the corners and near
the foundation, making the house look as if it “belongs there.” The touch of Boston Ivy on
the brick work to the right of the porch is good, as is also the climbing rose at the corner of
the porch. Of the many shrubs, vines and trees planted not one stands out like a museum
specimen on exhibition. They all blend together and form a part of the home picture which
becomes dearer and more beautiful each year.
HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY A large bush, often growing twelve feet tall; resembles the
(Viburnum Opulus) common snowball to which it is closely related. Blooms very
early. It is not sterile like the snowball but has large loose
clusters of berries which turn a bright red, like the cranberry, by the middle of July. The
numerous clusters of berries hang on until the following spring and the color is very attractive
during the winter, and are not eaten by the birds. Very hardy.
3 feet, each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00
HYDRANGEA ABORESCENS Beautiful foliage and huge white panicles of dense balls
STERILIS (Hills of Snow) made up of many dainty flowers. Grows four to ten feet
tall. Blooms in mid-summer. The earliest blooming
hydrangea. Very hardy.
2 feet, each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00
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Spirea Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath)— The
one best shrub
Hydrangea P. G. — Good for planting alone
or in masses
HYDRANGEA Immense conical white flowers, head over a foot long which open
(H. Pan. Grandiflora) late in summer and often last until frost, when they turn pink. Beau-
(Large flowered) tiful foliage. Average height, six to eight feet when grown. Most
conspicuous in fall for shrubbery, hedge and lawn. Prune severely
in winter for quantity of flowers; less so for larger flower heads. Very hardy.
2 feet, each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00
JAPAN SNOWBALL Japan Snowball is related to the common snowball but is a better
(Viburnum tomentosum, shrub, especially for specimen planting. Flower heads are white,
Plicatum) sterile, more rounded, and clearer; leaves crinkled and a deep
green. Blooms a little later than common snowball. The best
white large flowered summer shrub. Grows eight feet tall and can be trained on walls. Hardy.
2 feet, each, $0.35; per bunch of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00
SNOWBALL An old-time favorite, large, round balls of little white flowers
(Viburnum Opulus, Sterile) just as popular to-day as ever. Grows six to nine feet tall.
Blooms in May or June. Very hardy.
2 — 3 feet, each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00
SNOWBERRY Has small pink flowers in May, but it is the charming green
(Symphoricarpus Racemosus) foliage with the beautiful clusters of snow-white berries
which hang until late in the winter that has made it popular
everywhere. Grows about four to five feet tall. Stands severe
trimming and can be used for a small hedge. Very hardy.
2-3 feet, each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00
SPIREA or BRIDAL The best of all the spireas and the
WREATH greatest favorite North, East, South
(S. Van Houttei) and West, Its graceful drooping branches
laden with small, round clusters of dainty
little white flowers are truly beautiful. Grows four to six feet
tall. Flowers in early summer. If you could only plant
one shrub, that one should be spirea. For shrubbery border,
hedge, or massing to hide the foundation of the house. Very
hardy.
2-3 feet, each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00
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SWEET SHRUB or Flowers are dark, dull red, double, and have a peculiar sweet odor
CAROLINA ALLSPICE that is very pleasant. Blooms in June andat intervals through-
(Calycanthus Floridus) out the summer. Wood is fragrant,
foliage rich. Grows three to six feet
tall. Hardy. One of the most desirable shrubs.
2-3 feet, each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00
SYRINGA or MOCK Most fragrant white flowers with
ORANGE yellow stamens at the center. Re-
(Philadelphus Coronarius) sembles the orange blossom.
Deliciously fragrant. Upright
growth seven to ten feet tall. For hedge screen, or planting
in masses. Hardy.
2-3 feet, each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00 Sweet Sbrub (Calycanthus)
WEIGELA ROSEA Rose-colored flowers, trumpet-shaped like the honeysuckle, coming in
(D. florida) long, graceful sprays. Blooms after the lilacs. The best flowering
(Rose-colored) shrub of its season. Does well in the shade and under big trees. Grows
where others fail. Free from insects and diseases. Grows about six
feet tall. Hardy. Great adaptability. Cut old wood to ground. Necessary in every shrub-
bery border, large or small. Also see the Barberry, Japan Quince and Privet described under
“Hedge Plants, page 94.” They are especially fine for hedges but equally good for individ-
ual and massed shrubbery planting.
2-3 feet, each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00
WHITE FRINGE The White Fringe is used as a shrub; grows eight to ten feet tall,
(Chionanthus Virginica) although on a moist soil it may sometimes be forced to make a
growth of thirty feet. Large, oblong, thick, leathery leaves, dark
green color. Blooms in the spring. Flowers are white and borne in long loose clusters or
fringes, quite fragrant and attractive. One of the best shrubs. Hardy.
2 feet, each, $0.35; per bunch of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00
ORDER TODAY — DO IT NOW — HAVE TREES RESERVED
Hedge Plants
The hedge takes the place of a disfiguring fence and makes a beauty of a necessity. There
are hedges for all kinds of surroundings, straight, upright Altheas, or gracefully drooping
Spirea as well as the closely clipped hedge of Privet or Japan Quince and the thorny Barberry.
BARBERRY JAPANESE Graceful arching twigs. Foliage coppery scarlet in the fall. Many
(Berberis Thunbergii) decorative berries which hang on all winter. Three to three and
one-half feet tall. Quick grower. Unusually hardy. Thrives
north or south. Stands heavy shearing. The best low ornamental defensive hedge. Has
many small thorns, but they will not tear the clothing.
2 feet, each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $120.00
JAPAN QUINCE Bright blooming scarlet flowers in May, and shiny green foliage. A
(Cydonia Japonica) close clipped hedge in bloom forms a wonderful pattern of scarlet and
brilliant green colors. Grows six to seven feet tall. Has spreading
thorny branches, making a strong defensive hedge. Best protective hedge and wind break
for flower gardens. Stands pruning well. Very hardy.
2 feet, each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.25; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $95.00
PRIVET CALIFORNIA Bright, smooth, leathery, green leaves, almost evergreen. Stands
(Ligustrum ovalifolium) severest pruning; can be trained high or low, and sheared with
impunity. Eight to ten feet. Free from disease and insect pests.
Sometimes kills back to the ground in the North but grows again. The fastest growing and
most popular hedge plant.
3 feet, each, $0.10; per bunch of 10, $0.90; per 100, $7.50; per 1000, $60.00
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI Best white flowered hedge. Very graceful. Good for informal
gardens, as well as for formal effects, as it is graceful but does
not run riot. Medium-sized plants are
quoted for hedge planting.
1 — 2 feet, each, $0.15; per bunch of 10,
$1.25; per 100, $11.00; per 1000, $95.00
There are many other plants which
make attractive hedges but should not be
sheared as heavily as the Barberry, Privet,
or Japan Quince. The following all make
graceful decorative hedges: Althea, Deutzia,
Lilac, Hydrangea, Syringa, Snowball,
Weigela, Hibiscus and Snowberry. Also
such roses as Conrad F. Meyer, the Rugo-
sas, Dorothy Perkins and the Persian
Yellow.
Where a tight fence is needed, make one
of heavy woven wire and every three feet
plant alternately, honeysuckle, Dorothy
Perkins rose, and Japanese Clematis. They
will soon cover the fence, completely form-
ing a dense tight hedge. It will be covered
with a succession of fragrant bloom all thru
the summer. The rose will bloom the first
part of the summer, the clematis the latter
part, and the honeysuckle intermittently
throughout the season.
Barberry Hedge -Elms along the avenue. Hard
maple next to house. Deutzia massed
in the corner. Lawn left open
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Lilacs and Vines
Lilacs
The old -fashioned purple lilac has a delicious fragrance that haunts the memory from one
blooming season to another. None of our shrubs have been as highly developed under culti-
vation as has the lilac The best new varieties have immense clusters of large plumes laden
with sweetness. Some are double, some single, and the white, reddish purple, and blue varieties
lend themselves to many color schemes.
The lilac grows rapidly, flowers profusely, has rich beautiful green foliage free from insects.
It can be used in many ways; for hedges, masses, for hiding objectionable sights, and when
planted alone it makes a good bush which improves with age and bears more blooms each
year. The cut flowers from the improved varieties find a ready sale on the city markets.
LILAC, Old-fashioned Too well known to need description here. Grows eight to ten feet
pur pi e ( S . Vulgaria ) tall . H ardy .
3 — 4 feet, each, $0.20; per bundle of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00
LUDWIG SPATH Long plumes of single, perfectly formed, little flowers of a dark reddish
purple. The inside of the flower is darker than the outside, showing
beautiful contrasting shadows. Hardy.
3 — 4 feet, each, $0.35; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00
MADAME ABEL Large trusses of plumes. The dainty little flowers are double and of
CHATENAY exceeding purity and whiteness. The best of all the whites. Hardy.
3 — 4 feet, each, $0.35; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00
PRESIDENT GREVY A light blue. Double. The trusses are unusually large and perfec
One of the rarest and best.
3 — 4 feet, each, $0.35; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $25.00
Climbing Vines
“To drape, to mantle, to conceal, to screen, to frame, to cover, to shade, to protect, to
beautify, to transform — how may not vines be used? How could beautiful garden pictures
be made without them? Lacking their grace and mellowing touch, many buildings would be
intolerable eyesores, but with soft drapery over them their
crudities are mercifully concealed. Shady pergolas, leafy
arches, and pendant garlands from trees and over hedge-
rows make pictures complete in themselves.”
PLANTING A complete set of special directions are
DIRECTIONS sent with each order telling just how to
care for the shipment, prepare the ground,
prune, and set out the trees and shrubs included in your
order. All the information you want, exactly what you
want, at the time you want it.
BOSTON IVY This vine covers a multitude of
(Ampelopsis Veitchii) ugly buildings and adds beauty to
many others. It clings to walls by
little adhesive disks and forms a dense mat-like foliage,
spreading rapidly over walls, tall chimneys, foundations,
or covering unsightly telephone and trolly poles. In the
autumn it glows with colors as brilliant as the maple. It
loses its leaves in winter, giving any dampness a chance
to dry out. Wood and paint that have had the protection
of its leaves all summer are found to be in better condition
than the exposed parts. Should have covering the first
winter after planting, after which it is hardy.
Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $17.00
Clematis — Honey-sweet flow-
ers followed by feathery seeds
almost as beautiful. Foliage
hangs until early winter.
Hardy.
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CLEMATIS, Japanese
(C. Paniculata)
Dainty little star-
shaped white flowers
borne in clusters
completely covering the upper part of the vine,
giving off a rich honey fragrance that carries a
great distance. The flowers are lasting and
open late in summer, followed by the feathery
seeds, which are very attractive. The deep,
brilliant, leathery, green foliage is very dense
and beautiful, often holding on until early
winter. The vine is a rapid grower and will
clothe large spaces quickly. Hardy.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50;
per 100, $20.00
HONEYSUCKLE, Hall’s Small trumpet-
(Lonicera Japonica shaped flowers, a
Halliana) pure white which
gradually changes
to a light yellow. There is a powerful sweet-
ness about them that is wonderfully pleasant
to folks and humming-birds. Blooms in June
and August and late fall. Vine is a dark, rich
green that continues through the winter in
some places and lasts until Christmas in the
North. Fifteen feet. Hardy.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.30;
per 100, $10.00
WISTARIA, Japanese The best permanent
(Wistaria Chinensis vine. A climbing tree
Multijuga) in itself, often attain-
ing great size and age.
Can be trained on walls, arbors, etc., and is
especially beautiful when the vine is growing
over and through a. live locust tree — the
foliage and flowers resemble each other but
the wistaria blooms later than the locust. The
foliage is a light green. The delicate pea-like
flowers are borne in clusters one to three feet
long — several times longer than the old Chinese
wistaria. This is the true Japanese wistaria,
which is a beautiful purple. There are a hun-
dred or more small flowers in one cluster.
Blooms early with a second small crop of
flowers in August. Thrives best when left
severely alone. Don’t prune; don’t fertilize.
Hardy.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50;
per 100, $20.00
For other climbers, see under Roses.
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Honeysuckle — Ideal climber for porches,
arbors, fences. It will trail along the
ground taking root as it goes and form a
dense green mat which holds terraces in
place and prevents open ditches washing out
Rose Bushes
The Rose — Queen of Flowers
Flowers of rarest beauty, the most varied forms, and the sweetest perfumes. They may
be had now from frost to frost in one glorious succession. The hardy Japanese Rugosas open
before the others awake. Then the old-fashioned Persian Yellow followed by a host of hybrid
perpetuals (H. P.) which make June the “Month of Roses.” After the H. P.’s (which really
are not perpetuals) comes the hardy new race of Hybrid Teas (H. T.) which have the hardi-
ness of the hybrid perpetuals, and the refined fragrant and delicate beauty of the Teas, and
what is most wonderful of all, they possess the Teas’ habit of blooming freely and continuously
throughout the summer and autumn. Such loveliness as theirs is worth many times over
the care of cultivation and of providing deep, fertile, well-drained beds, in a sunny, sheltered
spot, free from the ravaging roots of near-by shade trees which would rob the roses of the
rich fertility that should be stored in the soil in greatest abundance for their benefit.
ALFRED COLCOMB See under Marshall P. Wilder, page 101.
ANNIE MULLER (Pol. H.) Brilliant, shining pink flowers, medium size (twice as large as
(Border and bedding rose) Baby Rambler). The bush is more attractive, spreading and
a larger, stronger grower than the Baby Rambler. It is a con-
stant and profuse bloomer being covered with flowers all summer long. The old flowers drop
off without in any way detracting from the appearance of the bush. It is the ideal “Baby”
rose for borders and beds. Can be transplanted to a pot in the fall and taken in the house
where it will continue to bloom all winter, adding a cheery bit of red and green color to the
room. Prune lightly. Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
BABY RAMBLER Small, clear, ruby-red flowers. A dwarf form of the Crimson
(Mme. Norbert Levavasseur) Rambler. Average height twenty inches. Blooms profusely
(Pol.) (For border and bed) until frost and will continue if taken in doors. A good bor-
der rose. Hardy, healthy. Prune lightly.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
BALTIMORE BELLE Bears beautiful clusters of double, medium-sized, creamy- white
(H. setigera) (Climber) flowers. Light green foliage. Hardy. One of the favorite
old climbing roses. Also good for shrubbery. Cut out the
old weak canes. Blooms in July.
Burbank
One Year
Two Year
One Year
Two Year
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.30
Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00
per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $110.00
per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
BURBANK (H. Bourbon) Bright rose pink, medium size,
(For bedding) dainty, cup - shaped flowers.
Ever-blooming. A shade darker
pink than Hermosa. Cut shoots back closely immediately
after flowering and bloom will be continuous, but prime
lightly in the spring. Best bedding rose for permanent
planting. Hardy.
One Year
Two Year
One Y ear
Two Year
Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00
Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20
per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
CAROLINE TESTOUT (H.T.) Clear satiny pink. Large,
(For cut flowers or bedding) exquisitely formed buds
which open up full and
substantial. Blooms profusely all summer and fall, free
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grower, extra vigorous. One of the most beautiful and best H. T.’s; sweetly perfumed;
hardier than La France. Ideal for the rose bed. The Caroline Testout is one of the best of
the best We want particularly to recommend it to you. Prune lightly.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
CLIO (H. P ) Large, round, flesh-colored flowers with rosy pink centers
(For bedding and cut flowers) Fragrant. A strong grower. Hardy. Prune hard.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
CLOTHILDE SOUPERT( Pol. H.) Flesh, pink, with a deeper pink at the center. Medium
(For border and bedding) size. Many small dainty petals. Continuous and pro-
fuse bloomer. Erect growing. A fine rose for borders,
beds and planting in pots. Prune by thinning canes. Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
COCHET See under Maman Cochet and White Maman Cochet, page 101 and 102.
CONRAD F. MEYER Silvery pink, double. Flowers early, continuing throughout the
(Hy. Rugosa) (Bedding season; very fragrant. For hedges and the lawn. A splendid bed-
and shrubbery) ding rose for extreme North where others are too tender. Very
vigorous and hardy. Will not mildew. Best hybrid Rugosa. Do
not prune, except to remove old canes.
One Year Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.30; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $110.00
Two Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
CRIMSON RAMBLER (Pol.) Large trusses or clusters of bright, medium-sized, semi-
climber) double, crimson flowers. The most popular climber for walls,
porches and trellises. Unusually vigorous and hardy. Cut
out weak canes as they get older.
One Year Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.30; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $110.00
Two Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
DOROTHY PERKINS Beautiful shell pink flowers which after a time fade to a deep rose; very
(H. Wich.) (Climber) double; petals prettily rolled back and crinkled, with a refinement and
J.B. Clark
Caroline Testout
Eugene Furst
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charm that appeals to everyone. Flowers
in large, loose clusters. Equal to Crimson
Rambler in every way, but more elegant,
larger and somewhat fragrant.
The foliage is small, dainty, and a dark
glossy green, hangs late, almost evergreen.
The vines twine around their support with
grace that is found in no other climber,
and are beautiful with or without bloom.
By far the best climbing rose. An unus-
ually vigorous grower A three year old
vine at Stark City made forty feet growth.
Can be planted in rows and cut back to
form a hedge, or trained over fences and
trellises. Cut out old canes. Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.15; per 10, $1.30;
Two Year Each, $0.25; per 10, $2.00;
One Year per 100, $12.00; 1000, $110.00
Two Year per 100, $18.00; 1000, $160.00
EUGENE FURST (H. P.) Dark, velvety
(Bedding) crimson, shad-
ed a deeper
crimson — Jacqueminot race. Fragrant.
Blooms late. The best of the dark red
H. P.’s. Prune moderately. Hardy.
Dorothy Perkins — The best climbing rose.
Beautiful leathery green foliage
which hangs until winter
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; 1000, $200.00
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT Bright, shining, scarlet crimson. Rich, shapely buds; soft
(H. P.) (For cut flowers) velvety petals. Fragrant. The “General Jack” is a cele-
brated, all-round rose. Prune hard. Very hardy.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ Dazzling bright
(Virginia R. Coxe) (H. T.) scarlet. Fragrant.
(For cut flowers, shrubs or hedge) Produces flowers in
clusters. One of
the best dark red roses for continuous and profuse
bloom. Forms beautiful contrast planted near Snow
Queen — see page 102. Rank, vigorous grower. Plant
far apart. Prune by thinning canes. Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00;
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20;
One Year per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
HELEN GOULD (Balduin) A distinctive deep pink
(H. T.) (For cut flowers) with a peculiar glowing
brilliancy. Full taper-
ing buds. Fragrant. Helen Gould is one of the most
satisfying roses grown, it is beautiful in the flower
bed and for cutting. An incessant bloomer. One of
the very best. Prune sparingly. Hardy everywhere.
Gruss an Teplitz
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One Year Each, S0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
HUGH DIXON (H. P.) Brilliant crimson, shaded scarlet. Very large buds and
(For budding and cut flowers) beautiful smooth petals, slightly reflexed on the edges. Very
fragrant. Vigorous grower, handsome foliage. Prune mod-
erately. Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
J. B. CLARK (H. P.) Flaming scarlet, shaded crimson maroon. Sweetly fragrant*
(Cut flowers and bedding) Beautiful high pointed buds. Strong, upright growing bush.
Foliage bronze green changing to dark green, making a very
attractive bush. Prune moderately. Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
KAISERIN AUGUSTA Ivory white, large, superb buds, full double blossoms. Very fra-
VICTORIA (H. T.) grant. A strong, sturdy grower. Blooms from early spring to late
(Cut flowers) frost. The ideal white rose for cut flowers. Prune medium. Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
LA FRANCE (H. T.) Silvery, satin-pink. Large flowers of wonderful symmetry and unsur-
(For cut flowers) passable beauty. Sweetly scented. This is the original “ Hybrid
Tea” and is still holding its own. Prune sparingly. Moderately
hardy.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
MADAME PLANTIER A lovely pure white. Profuse bloomer. Bush completely hidden
(H. China) (Shrubbery) in spring by the fragrant flowers. Especially recommended for
cemetery planting. Do not prune except to remove old canes.
Extremely hardy.
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Snow Queen
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Magna Charta
Marshall P. Wilder
Rose Bushes
One Year Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.30; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $110.0i
Two Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
MAGNA CHARTA (H. P.) Bright pink, suffused with crimson. Very large, well shaped
(For bedding and cutting) buds and full bloom flowers. Sweet. Strong growing bush
and one of the most constant blooming H. P.’s. Prune mod-
erately. Very hardy.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
MAM AN COCHET (T.) The Queen of roses.
(For cut flowers) Rich, rosy, coral-
pink. Broad,
graceful, recurved, shell-like petals. Large,
exquisitely tapering buds of rare fragrance.
Most profuse and continuous bloomer, and
the hardiest of all the “tea” roses which
are only fairly hardy as a class.
North of St. Louis and Philadelphia the
Cochets should be protected by wrapping
the tops in heavy paper or straw and
raking leaves six or eight inches high
around the base. Put enough dirt on the
eaves to hold them in place. The delight
of the beautiful and continuous bloom pays
for the winter protection many times over.
Prune lightly.
One Year Each, $0.25; per 10, $2.00
One Year per 100, $18.00; 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per 10, $3.20
Two Year per 100, $29.00; 1000, $270.00
Maman Cochet — Most beautiful rosy pink.
Continuous bloomer. Best tea rose.
MARSHALL P. WILDER Deep dark red. Large perfect flowers. A clean, vigorous
(H. P.) (Synonym — Alfred grower and a remarkably constant bloomer for its class. Fra-
(Colcomb) (For cut flowers) grant. Strong grower. A very good rose. Prune back hard.
Hardy.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
PAUL NEYRON (H. P.) Bright, clear pink. The largest rose of all; for this reason, and
(For bedding in masses, because of its many petals, it is often called the “Peony Rose.”
and cut flowers) Fragrant. Continuous bloomer. A strong, tall grower, almost
thornless. Very hardy. Prune heavily.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
PERSIAN YELLOW Deep, golden yellow. Sweetly fragrant. Seen in old-fashioned
(Austrian Briar) gardens; beloved by our grandmothers. Blooms very early.
(For shrubbery planting) Old vines should be pruned very little except to take out weak
canes. The head should be well thinned; canes left for flowering
should not be pruned. Hardy wherever man tills the soil.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
PRAIRIE QUEEN Rosy red, usually with white stripes. Large, compact, globular.
(H. Setigera) (Climber) Flowers in clusters. Later flowering than other climbers. Unsur-
passed for arbors. Very hardy.
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One Year Each, SO. 15; per bunch of 10, $1.30; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $110.00
Two Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
PRINCE CAMILLE de ROHAN Deep velvety crimson. The shadows on the large, grace-
(H. P.) (Synonym — La Rosiere) ful, recurved petals are almost black. The rose is such a
(For bedding and cutting) dark crimson maroon that it is generally called “The
Black Rose.” Fragrant and a free bloomer. The bush
is large and a vigorous grower. Very hardy. The flowers will appear better during the hot
months if shaded during the heat of the afternoon. Prune moderately hard.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20
One Year per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Two Year per 100, $29.00; per 1000, $270.00
ROSA RUGOSA (Japanese) There are two of the
(For shrubbery and hedges) Rugosas, one purplish
red and the other white.
The flowers are large, single, with broad graceful petals.
The best roses for ornamental hedge and as shrubs.
While it is really a rose it should be classed with the
shrubs. The flowers are followed by clusters of large,
orange red “hips” or seed pods. The bush is heavy,
dense, four to five feet tall. The dark, rich, leathery
foliage, oddly wrinkled and shiny, is beautiful in itself.
Hardy as oaks, remarkably free from insects and other
pests. Will grow in the most trying places. Do not
prune except to remove bark-bound canes.
One Year
Two Year
One Year
Two Year
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.30
Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00
per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $110.00
per 100, $18.00; per 1000, $160.00
Rosa Rugosa — Use as an ornamen-
tal shrub in borders and on the lawn
SNOW QUEEN (Frau Karl Pure snow white with faintly tinted shadows. Very large,
Druschki) (H. P.) tapering buds which open well. Blooms off and on through-
(For bedding and cut flowers) out the season. The fairest of all the white roses, justly
called the “White American Beauty.” Remarkably vigor-
ous, tall grower. Plant three feet apart — often grows four to five feet first year. Undoubt-
edly the best and largest white rose. Very hardy. Prune moderately.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
ULRICH BRUNNER (H. P.) Brilliant cherry red, very large, globular flower on a long
(For bedding and cutting) smooth stem. Splendid form. Fragrant. A seedling of Paul
Neyron and superior in every way except size. Not subject
to disease. A free bloomer and a first class rose in every respect. Prune moderately. Per-
fectly hardy.
One Year Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $140.00
Two Year Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00; per 1000, $200.00
WHITE MAMAN COCHET Beautiful white. A sport of the pink Maman Cochet and
(T.) (Cut flowers) resembles it in every way except color. One of the very best
and most profusely blooming whites.
per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $18.00;
per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $29.00;
One Year Each, $0.25;
Two Year Each, $0.40;
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per 1000, $160.00
per 1000, $270.00
Peony Roots
WM. R. SMITH (H. T.) Creamy-white with shadings of pink. Large, full, beautifully
(For cutting and budding) formed, tapering buds on long stems. Has the good qualities of
its parents, Kaiserine Augusta Victoria and Maman Cochet.
The bush is extra vigorous, branching and a profuse bloomer. Firm, glossy foliage. The best
rose of all for cut flowers. Prune lightly. Hardy with light protection.
One Year Each, $0.25; per bunch of 10, $2.00;
Two Year Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20;
per 100, $18.00;
per 100, $29.00;
per 1000, $160.00
per 1000, $270.00
The Hardy Perennials
Peony Iris Phlox
“Hardy perennials” are plants of permanent beauty; they will pretty nearly take care of
themselves. Their culture is refreshingly easy compared with “tender” annuals whose seed
must be sown every spring — often under glass or indoors; or with the culture of tender flowers
which are killed root and branch by the first frost. Plant the peony, the phlox and the iris.
They merely go to sleep in the autumn, preparing for a more glorious and lovelier resurrec-
tion each succeeding spring.
They were the favorites in the old-fashioned gardens, because the pioneer gentlewomen
had too much to do, weaving and sewing, churning and baking for their large families, to care
for a garden of tender plants which had to be renewed each spring. But how different are
the peony, the phlox and the iris of to-day from the forms seen in the old-fashioned gardens.
What greater wealth of color and abundance of bloom. What a number of different and
exquisite forms, so changed and multiplied that any relation to the old-fashioned flowers
seems almost impossible — but the relation is there, for they at least retain the old-fashioned
hardiness and vigor, producing more abundant blooms arid multiplying as they grow older.
Peony
The peony is the most widely planted and popular of all hardy flowers. It is grand with-
out being gaudy, large without being coarse, fragrant without being pungent. It is easily
grown. They are hardy wherever apple trees can be grown, and in the extreme far North
require very little protection. Once established they become a permanent flower, and are
practically free from diseases and insects. They are ideal for cut flowers; are used by the
carload on Memorial Day and are often cut at the proper time and held in storage a month
for this day, and for decorative purposes at weddings, and celebrations. Many people near
the larger towns and cities add to their incomes every year by selling cut flowers from a few
clumps of peonies in their back yard at 75c to $1.00 per dozen.
COURONNE D’OR White, reflecting yellow, with a ring of golden stamens bedded at the
(Crown of Gold) base of the central petals. A very large, full, well packed, solid flower;
semi-double, superb form, late, fragrant. A good grower and reliable
bloomer. For cut flowers and landscape. This is one of the very best peonies for every purpose.
Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $25.00
DELACHEI Large and full, deep purple crimson. The best dark colored, semi-double,
pleasant odor; late mid-season. Strong grower and profuse bloomer. For
cut flowers and landscape.
Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00
DORCHESTER Beautiful light clear pink, creamy center, perfectly double, rose-shaped
bloom. Sweet scented. Late. Very profitable for cut flowers; adapted
to landscape work.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $20.00
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Peony Roots
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS Pure white, cup-
shaped bloom with
sulphur white collar. Very fragrant. Of all the
peonies none are so exquisite as the Duchesse de
Nemours in the half open state. Early bloomer; long
stems. Unusually profitable for cut flowers; adapted
to landscape work.
Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $25.00
DUKE OF WELLINGTON Very large, white with
sulphur white center,
double. Late mid-season, free bloomer, long fine
stems; deliciously fragrant; ideal for cut flowers.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $20.00
Festiva Maxima — Beautiful white
with a spicy fragrance. The
best peony
FELIX CROUSSE Brilliant ruby red with flame-
colored center. Large compact
ball-shaped flower. Fragrant; mid-season. Free bloomer. Extra good for cut flowers
and for landscape.
Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $25.00
FESTIVA MAXIMA Pure white, usually with a few of the central petals tipped with drops
of carmine. Immense double bloom, spicy fragrance. A very vigor-
ous grower with flowers on long stiff stems. The best of all the whites. Keeps well. Most
profitable for cut flowers, and a great flower for the garden.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $20.00
JEANNE d’ ARC Soft delicate pink with light “yellow-white” center, spotted with car-
(Joan of Arc) mine, a charming combination. Fragrant. Sure, profuse bloomer.
Very good for cut flowers. The best and most popular tri-colored peony.
Mid-season.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $20.00
LA TULIPE Flesh pink, shaded lilac, center petals tipped and outer petals stripped with
crimson; large semi-double. Very sweet scented and keeps its freshness for a
long time. Mid-season. Fine for cut flowers.
Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $25.00
Jeanne d’ Arc (tri-color)
Madame Lebon (pink)
Couronne d’ Or (white)
The rarest beauty — for small expense and least care
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Phlox Roots
MADAME LEBON Very large, full, showy, compact bloom. Uniform color of bright
cherry pink. Mid-season. Fine for cut flowers or landscape.
Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $25.00
NIGRICANS Dark uniform crimson. Globular compact bloom; showy. Mid-season.
Good for cut flowers. Fine for landscape.
Each, $0.40; per bunch of 10, $3.20; per 100, $25.00
OFFICINALIS White. The old-fashioned “white piny.” Very early. Good where a
(Mutabilis) (Alba) low growing early peony is needed for landscape work.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $20.00
OFFICINALIS ROSEA Deep pink. One of the best of the old-fashioned “Pinies.” Very
early. Low growing.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100, $20.00
OFFICINALIS RUBRA Dark red. Typical old-fashioned red. Low growing. Very early.
Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $15.00
PRINCE IMPERIAL Dark purplish red. Semi-rose shaped bloom. Very large. Strik-
ingly beautiful. Moderately late. For landscape or cut flowers.
Each, $0.30; per bunch of 10, $2.50; per 100 $20.00
Phlox
The phlox is a native of our western prairies. There
were natural gardens of thousands of acres of wild phlox
in this country before the white man ever saw it. They
are used to the winds and heat of summer and the
blizzards of winter. The improved, cultivated varieties
show how much the gardener can do to assist nature in
developing more radiant and graceful forms. Phlox
means flame, and where else will you find the glowing
brilliancy of a cluster of these charming flowers! And
where is there a flower that will yield such a wealth
of continuous bloom regardless of storms, heat or drouth,
all through the middle of the hot summer?
BERANGER White, suffused with delicate rosy pink.
Ihirplish red eye at the center. Tall. Fine
for cut flowers. Hardy.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
ECLAIREUR Salmon scarlet. Large flower, with
crimson eye surrounded with light halo.
Withstands drouth. Medium height. A favorite every-
where. Hardy.
Lumineux — Glowing crimson.
Truly it deserves the
name “flame”
Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $10.00
FRAU VON LASSBURG Pure white. Immense flower. Exceedingly beautiful. The best
white. Fine for cut flowers. Tall. Hardy.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
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Iris Roots
LUMINEUX Rosy magenta. Very profuse bloomer.
Medium height. Hardy.
Each, $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $10.00
RICHARD WALLACE White petals, tinted lavender,
with crimson eye at the
center of florets. Large florets, symmetrical crown;
vigorous; continuous bloomer. One of the best for cut
flowers. Tall. Hardy.
Each $0.20; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $10.00
ZOUAVE Brilliant red. The best red. Medium
height. Hardy.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
Iris
The Rainbow Flower
The old-fashioned “Blue Flag” is the only form of the iris generally known. Its beauty
has never been fully appreciated — perchance it has shown too great a willingness to thrive
and bloom, free from all pests and diseases. Flowers are more often valued for their rarity
and costliness than for their real beauty.
The many newer and more wonderful forms have also been strangely neglected. They
have a grace and beauty that is beyond description. Where else can such marvelous loveli-
ness of form and harmonious tints be found — ’less it be among the orchids ! The iris has been
called the poor man’s orchid because it gives unstintedly of its exquisite beauty to rich and
poor alike.
BLACK PRINCE Large conspicuous petals; beautiful dark purplish blue, finely veined
with lighter shades. Medium size; flower stem, eighteen inches to two
feet. Early blooming. Hardy.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
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San Souci
Madame Chereau
Flavescens
For cut flowers and mass planting. Exquisite beauty combined with hardiness and vigor
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Planting Distances
FLAVESCENS Exquisite creamy-white blossoms on stalks, two to three feet tall. Long
blooming season. Large size, sweet scented and fine for cut flowers.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
MADAME CHEREAU A lovely white; all petals elegantly frilled with a wide border of
clear blue. A tall stately, queenly flower, one of the most beautiful
of all. Large size; flower stalks, two to three feet. Long blooming season. Especially fine
for cut flowers. Hardy.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
SANS SOUCI The upright petals are canary yellow, veined with dove color; the drooping
petals are interlaced and edged with a dull maroon. Very showy. Profuse
bloomer. Small size. Hardy.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
SIBERIAN BLUE Exquisite blue. Fine for cut flowers.
The Siberian Blue is of a different type. It has narrow, grassy-like foliage,
with tall stems bearing small flowers. The upright petals are narrow, and almost straight.
The drooping petals are broader, but dainty. The whole flower presents a dainty, clear-cut
appearance. Intense blue color. One of the best for cut flowers. Profuse bloomer. Extremely
hardy and resistant to drouth.
Each, $0.15; per bunch of 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00
The Right Distance to Plant
Apple 24 feet to 40 feet
Usual distancce 32 feet
to 40 feet
Apricot 16 to 20 feet each way
Asparagus 1 to 2 feet between plants, in rows 3 to 33^ feet apart
Blackberries 3 to 5 feet between plants, in rows 4 to 6 feet apart
Catalpa, Black Locust, etc., for posts and timber 8 to 10 feet each way
Cherry, Sour Sorts 16 to 20 feet each way
Cherry, Sweet Sorts 20 to 30 feet each way
Currant 4 feet between plants, in rows 5 feet apart
Gooseberries 4 feet between plants, in rows 5 feet apart
Grape 8 to 12 feet each way
Many vineyardists plant grape vines 8 feet apart in the rows, with rows from 10 to 12
feet apart.
Hedge Plants 1 to 2 feet apart
Mulberries 25 to 30 feet each way
Ornamentals — The planting distance for ornamentals varies with the kind of shrub or bush
and the purpose for which it is used. Roses should be planted about two feet apart, hedge
plants about one foot, other shrubs about M to 3^ their height when full grown. See de-
scriptions for height when grown.
Pecan and Walnut 35 to 40 feet each way
Peach 16 to 20 feet each way
Pear, Dwarf 10 to 15 feet each way
Pear, Standard 20 to 30 feet each way
Plum 16 to 20 feet each way
On good soil, the strong growing Japanese sorts should be planted not less than 20 feet
Quince 10 to 16 feet each way
Raspberries, Black 3 feet between plants, in rows 6 feet apart
Some prefer Black Raspberries 6x6 feet.
Raspberries, Red 3 feet between plants, in rows 4 to 5 feet apart
Rhubarb 3 feet between plants, in rows 4 feet apart
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William P. Stark Trees and Plants by Parcel Post
The new parcel post service will do more for the fruit growers and fruit consumers, and
overs of flowers, than all the free seed ever sent out by Congressmen. Living trees and plants
can be ordered direct — no agents — one- third to one-half cheaper, and the trees come promptly
to you without any delay. Uncle Sam’s service is prompt and efficient, no delays and no
question of transportation charges. We pay the postage. Just send in your order and get
your trees shortly on the next mail. Simple isn’t it? Just as easy as calling up the grocer
and ordering a sack of flour sent out!
The trees and plants sent prepaid by parcel post are strong and vigorous. They are heavy,
stocky and of the best grade, but smaller than the X size — they are “mailing size.’’ The
mailing size plants are well developed. They will grow and give satisfaction and make just
as large and thrifty orchard trees and ornamental shrubs as the other sizes. In the past we
have sent out a number of commercial orchards of this size to planters who were away off
the railroads and unable to get trees by freight or express. We know from experience that
these mailing size trees and plants will give satisfaction.
Mailing plants are packed in a special moss, the same as used by the government explorers
in sending back new plants from Asia and other foreign countries. Around the moss is a
layer of waxed paper which prevents drying out. Then the whole package is wrapped in heavy
fiber craft paper, insuring the shipment reaching you in perfect condition. Send your order
in now — you will be delighted with it in every way. We guarantee that.
Make out order for trees by parcel post on separate order sheet. Mark “Prepaid Parcel
Post Order’’ at the top. Use the following prices for all prepaid parcel post orders. The
order should be for $1.00 or more.
Albemarle Pippin. Baldwin, Banana, Bellflower, Black Ben Davis, Delicious, Duchess, Early
Melon, Gravenstein, Grimes Golden, Geniton, Jonathan, King David, Livland Raspberry,
Maiden Blush, McIntosh, Newtown Pippin, N. W. Greening, Northern Spy, Red Astrachan,
R. I. Greening, Rome Beauty, Spitzenburg, Stayman Winesap, Wagener, Wealthy, Wilson
Red June, W. W. Pearmain, Winesap, Wolf River, Yellow Transparent and York Imperial:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00; per 1000,
$140.00.
Mailing Size Trees and Plants — Postpaid
Apple Trees
Crabapple Trees
Florence, Gold, Hyslop and Transcendent:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 22c; per bundle of 10, $1.90; per 100, $17.00.
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Pear Trees
Anjou, Bartlett, Clapp Favorite, Comice, Garber, Kieffer, Lincoln, Seckel and Winter Nelis:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00.
Dwarf Pear Trees
Anjou, Bartlett, Duchess and Seckel:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00.
Quince Trees
Orange and Rea’s Mammoth:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.50; per 100, $22.00.
Peach Trees
Alton, Arp Beauty (June Elberta), Carman, Capt. Ede, Champion, Crawford Early, Craw-
ford Late, Crosby, Early Elberta, Elberta (Queen), Elberta Cling, Eureka, Fitzgerald, Georgia
Belle, Greensboro, Hiley, Illinois, Kalamazoo, Krummel, Late Elberta, Mamie Ross, M.
Heath Cling, Mayflower, Red Bird Cling, Salway and Waddell:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.15; per 100, $19.25.
J. H. Hale Peach
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 70c; per 10, $6.00; per 100, $50.00; per 1000, $450.00.
Apricot
Blenheim, Moorpark, Royal, Superb and Tilton:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $29.00.
Plum
Abundance, America, Burbank, De Soto, Endicott’s Mammoth Gold, German Prune, Gold,
Green Gage, Italian Prune, Lombard, Omaha, Red June, Shiro, Shropshire Damson and
Wild Goose:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 30c; per bundle of 10, $2.70; per 100, $27.00.
Cherry
Bing, Black Tartarian, Dyehouse, Early Richmond, English Morello, Lambert, Montmorency
King (W. P. S.), Montmorency (Ordinaire), Napoleon (Royal Ann), Royal Duke, Schmidt,
Windsor and Wragg:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00; per 100, $29.00.
Grape
Agawam, Concord and Worden:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 10c; per bunch of 10, $ .70; per 100, $4.25.
Brighton, Diamond, Ives, Lindley, Moore Early and Niagara:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 15c; per bunch of 10, $1.15; per 100, $9.00.
Barry, Campbell Early, Delaware, Herbert, Cynthiana (Norton’s Va.), Wilder, Woodruff
and Wyoming Red:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 20c; per bunch of 10, $1.70; per 100, $13.50.
Blackberry Bushes
Blowers, Early Harvest, Early King, Eldorado, Mercereau, Snyder, Wilson and Lucretia
Dewberry:
Mailing size, postpaid, price per bunch of 10, $ .90; per bunch of 25, $1.60; per 100, $5.50.
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Raspberry Bushes
Columbian (Purple), Cumberland (Black), Cuthbert (Red), Kansas (Black), and King (Red):
Mailing size, postpaid, price per bunch of 10, $ .70; per bunch of 25, Si. 25; per 100, $4.40.
St. Regis (Red) (Everbearing) and Sunbeam (Red) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price per bunch of 10, SI. 20; per bunch of 25, $2.65; per 100 $7.00.
Gooseberry Bushes
Downing, Houghton and Pearl:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 18c; per bunch of 10, $1.50; per 100, $13.00.
Josselyn and Oregon Champion:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 23c; per bunch of 10, $2.05; per 100, $17.00.
Currant Bushes
London Market, Red Cross, White Grape and Wilder:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 16c; per bunch of 10, $1.30; per 100, $10.00.
Black Naples and Perfection:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 23c; per bunch of 10, $2.00; per 100, $16.00.
Rose Bushes
Annie Muller, Baby Rambler, Baltimore Belle, Burbank, Caroline Testout, Clio, Clothilde
Soupert, Conrad F. Meyer, Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Eugene Furst, General
Jacqueminot, Gruss an Teplitz, Helen Gould, Hugh Dixon, Kaiserin Augusta Vistoria, La
France, Madame Plantier, Magna Charta, Maman Cochet, Marshall P. Wilder (Alfred Col-
comb), Paul Neyron, Persian Yellow, Prince Camille de Rohan, Prairie Queen, Rosa Rugosa,
Snow Queen (Frau Karl Druschki), Ulrich Brunner, White Maman Cochet and Wm. R. Smith:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each 40c; per bunch of 10, $3.20.
Ornamental Trees
Bechtel Double Flowered Crab, Elm (American White), Linden (English) Mulberry (New
American) and Sycamore (European) (Oriental Plane) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 40c; per bundle of 10, $3.50.
Birch (Cutleaf Weeping) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 45c; per bundle of 10, $4.00.
Birch (European White) and Tulip Tree (Yellow poplar):
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00.
Catalpa Speciosa:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.50.
Maple (Norway and Sugar):
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 50c; per bundle of 10, $4.00.
Maple (Soft) (Silver Leaf), Poplar (Carolina and Lombardy) and Russian Olive:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00.
Old Fashioned Purple: LHQC BUSHCS
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00.
Ludwig Spath, Madame Abel Chatenay and President Grevy:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 40c; per bundle of 10, $3.50
Ornamental Hedge
Barberry (Japanese) (Berberis Thunbergii) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.80.
Japan Quince (Cydonia Japonica) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 18c; per bundle of 10, $1.60.
Privet (California) (Ligustrum Vulgaris) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.25.
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Ornamental Shrubs
Althea or Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Totus Alba), Hydrangea (large flowered) (Pan Grandi-
flora). Snowball (Viburnum Sterlis), Snowberry (Symphoricarpus Racemosus), Spirea or
Bridal Wreath (Spirea Van Houttei), Sweet Shrub or Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus),
Syringa or Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius), Weigela (Rose colored) (W. Rosea):
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00.
Deutzia Lemoini, High Bush Cranberry (Viburnum Opulus) , Hydrangea (Arborescens Sterilis)
(Hills of Snow), Japan Snowball (Viburnum Plicatum) and White Frings (Chionanthus Vir.):
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 40c; per bundle of 10, $3.50.
Ornamental Climbing Vines
Boston Ivy (Ampelopsis Veitchii) and Honeysuckle (Hall’s) (Lonicera Halleana) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.00.
Clematis (Japanese) (Paniculata) and Wistaria (W. Multijuga) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00.
Peony Roots
Delachei (Deep red) and Officinalis Rubra (Red) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 25c; per bundle of 10, $2.20.
Dorchester (Pink), Due de Wellington (White), Festiva Maxima (White), Jeanne d’ Arc
(Pink and White), Officinalis Rosea (Pink), Officinalis Mutabilis Alba (White) and Prince
Imperial (Deep Red) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00.
Couronne d’ Or (White), Duchesse de Nemours (White), Felix Crousse (Red), La Tulipe
(Pink and White), Madame Lebon (Deep pink), and Nigricans (Deep red):
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 45c; per bundle of 10, $3.70.
Iris Roots
Black Prince (Blue), Flavescens (Creamy White), Madame Chereau (Pure white, frilled with
blue), Sans Souci (Yellow) and Siberian Blue (very hardy):
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 15c; per bundle of 10, $1.25.
Phlox Roots
Beranger (White, suffused with pink, rosy eye), Eclaireur (Carman, salmon center), Frau G.
Von Lassburg (Pure white), Lumineux (Rosy Magenta), Richard Wallace (White, with red
center, very large) and Zouave (fine red) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 20c; per bundle of 10, $1.75.
Asparagus Roots
Conover’s Colossal:
Mailing size, postpaid, price per bundle of 10, 35c.
Rhubarb Roots
Myatt Linnaeus:
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 13c; per bundle of 10, $1.20.
Nut Trees
Chestnut (American sweet) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00.
Pecan (Select Thin-shell Seedlings) :
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, 35c; per bundle of 10, $3.00.
Pecan (Stuart) (Paper-shell) (Grafted):
Mailing size, postpaid, price each, $1.06; per bundle of 10, $9.00.
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Your Order
Insuring Your Success
The orchardist can judge the size and shape of a nursery tree, but he cannot tell from its
appearance how a tree has been handled after it is grown. The orchardist must trust the
nurseryman for the vitality which he cannot see. We feel that we are worthy of your trust.
Mature Trees. We grow the trees right and allow time in the autumn for the growth to
stop and the wood to mature. We will not dig a tree until it is dormant and in good shape
to take up. We will refuse your order if you insist on our shipping the trees in the fall before
they should be dug. If you must have immature, sappy trees, we prefer that you get them
from someone else. We will ship your fall order as promptly as the condition of the trees
will permit digging and not a bit sooner — usually about the first week in October. After
that we can send your trees whenever you want them. We ship to Southern States and Cal-
ifornia in refrigerator cars all during December, January and February and to Northern
States in late February, March and April.
Digging. We dig trees so as to get all the roots that the tree should have. We will not
dig during the hot or freezing weather. As soon as the trees are taken out of the ground they
are loaded on a wagon and covered with a large tarpaulin to prevent exposure; then are imme-
diately hauled to the packing houses and graded and tied in bundles under roof. The roots
are never exposed to the sun or wind for a minute. No time is lost as the nurseries are near
the large brick packing houses, the largest and best of their kind in America. See page 2.
Packing and Boxing. The method of packing is the same used by the U. S. Government
explorers who travel all over the world, sending back new plants and trees from Siberia, Africa,
South America and Australia. The larger shipments are packed in wooden cases strongly
braced, and the corners fastened with metal strips. These cases are especially lined with heavy
water-proof paper to prevent any drying out. (Damage attributed to freezing is usually due
to drying out.) Your order is rechecked before it goes into the box to insure its being correct.
A layer of damp cypress fibre is put in the bottom and along the sides of the case, then a
layer of trees, and so on until it is full. Shipments packed in this way will go around the world
and arrive in perfect condition, after weeks and even months on the road. The smaller ship-
ments to be sent by express are baled, wrapped in paper and then sewn up in burlap instead
of being boxed, but the principle is the same.
Promptness. Extra special pains are taken to handle orders promptly; we have made a
study of this very important feature. Packing houses and offices are located convenient to
the nurseries; three railroads are reached from our own private switch and four others are
within a few minutes’ haul. Place your order now. It pays to plant early.
You can bank on it that we will go to the same expense and trouble of treating your
trees just the way we would if we were planting them in our own orchards. The reason
is purely a selfish one — because it pays. That is why we have explained our method to you
in detail. It is something you should know.
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Rogers & Company, Chicago and New York
When judging the J. H. Hale peach don’t forget its wonderful flavor and texture. Before you
bite this peach for the first time its bigness makes you suspect a coarse fiber and a common
flavor. But man, what a revelation you have when you get into its rich, fine meat. In these
respects alone it deserves the name of the Miracle Peach! —
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