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The Progress Ideal Home
Orchard
Every home owner should have a home
orchard or garden.
The possibilities of the small-fruit garden
are too often overlooked by those who own
city lots, suburban homes or even general
farms. To most of these, fruit is a luxury
at its present city market prices.
Why not, with a very small investment
and just a little extra work (which every
person should enjoy), have a home garden,
one that will prove a profitable investment
as well as beautifying your home surround-
ings, thereby increasing its money value?
Here is a list of trees and plants on which we make you a special offer —
Shipped Direct to You for
$5.00
74 of our best trees and plants selected with the idea of pleasing you and
making you a permanent customer.
TEN APPLES—
i Yellow Transparent
1 Oldenburg
2 Northwestern Greening
1 Wealthy
2 York Imperial
2 Grimes Golden
i M. B. Twig
THREE CHERRIES—
i Early Richmond
i Dyehouse
1 Montmorency
FIVE PLUMS—
2 Lombard
1 Burbank
2 Bradshaw
SIX PEACHES—
2 Champion
2 Elberta
2 Salway
THREE PEARS—
i Bartlett
i Flemish Beauty
1 Duchess d’Angouleme
2 Concord Grape
2 Fays Currants
2 Downing Gooseberry
io Kansas Raspberry
io Cuthbert Raspberry
i Hydrangea
25 Strawberry
All the trees of our Ideal Orchard are of our regular orchard siize and first-
class in every respect. You cannot realize a larger return from the expendi-
ture of a $5 bill and a little of your time than in investing in this orchard, which
will more than supply your table with the best of fruits throughout the year.
Only One Order Shipped to Any Person
The Progress Nursery Company
Troy, Ohio
W. E. HEFFNER,
Pres, and General Mgr.
I WANT every reader of this catalogue to
understand something of my personal in-
terest in them, and my pride and delight
in producing stock that will in every way
please them. I consider that I am doing the
greatest work in the world right here in con-
nection with the Progress Nursery Co. I wish
I could speak or write with proper emphasis
of my personal interest in every tree, plant or
shrub that is here, grown under my personal
direction.
I live among the trees and the flowers. I
believe that anyone who is interested in trees,
flowers and growing things, to whom bounte-
ous nature with all her glorious beauty makes
her most impressive appeal, does possess the
qualities that tend to a nobler life and pro-
duces lasting friendships. We feel sure that
you love to plant a tree — to watch it grow —
to see the leaves expand in the spring and the
fragrant blossoms come — to see them bud and
grow into luscious, ripening fruits, and then
to behold the trees extend their hands and
drop their gifts into your own. I would not
change your thought from such a beautiful
prospect, but you know as well as I can tell
you, that unless conditions are right and the
stock that you plant is right, this beautiful
prospect cannot be realized, and just here is
where I want to help you.
I am trying to produce the best nursery
stock that skill and faithful work can create,
or rather, I am trying to help nature do it for
you. I want you to know that I have a per-
sonal interest in everything that goes out from
my great nursery organization. I want you to
learn of our reliability, our devotion to your
interest and our pride in your success.
This book is being sent you to give you a
clearer idea of what we are doing, and my
part of it is to produce the stock and to per-
sonally supervise the shipping of the right
kind of stock — the kind that will produce re-
sults for you. Every tree or plant, or vine or
shrub receives our very best care. My ambi-
tion is to please every customer and to make
you feel a personal interest in me and my
company, as I feel an interest in you and your
success.
My picture is published above, because our
Business Manager insists upon it. He tells me
that I must say a word about my experience.
All this is not done for self-laudation, but to
let you see, if I may, that there is an honest
purpose that prompts the personal appeal. I
am 4 7 years old, and have been doing nur-
sery work most all my life time. I started
when I was 8 years old at 20 cents a day. I
believe that I am a successful tree-grower. I
think I can pretty nearly make plant life do
what I want it to. This is my personal appeal.
Faithfully ■''•ours,
W. E. HEFFNER.
A. A. DINSMORE,
Secy, and Business Mgr.
AS BUSINESS Manager of the Progress
Nursery Co., it is my part to personally
give such care and attention to the or-
ders that come from our customers, as will
insure a proper and prompt handling of them
through our Orchard Manager, Mr. Heffner.
We, of the Progress Nursery Co., are con-
ducting a nursery business without the great
expense usually attending the sales end of a
business. We receive orders without personal
solicitation. This book, therefore, is our rep-
resentative abroad, speaking in our behalf.
We have endeavored to tell you just as plainly
as we know how, the facts about everything
catalogued. I take a personal interest in every
order that comes. I believe in my work.
I think that anyone who plants a tree, or a
flower, is increasing life’s happiness just that
much, and if my efforts will lead to more trees
and flowers being planted, there will be a
pleasure in it to me beyond a pecuniary in-
terest. From a moral side of the question, it
is my firm belief that every community that
grows extensively fruits and flowers, has a
better citizenship, a greater intelligence, less
crime, drunkenness and immorality. Fruits
and flowers bring us close to the great heart
of nature and produce in us kindlier, stronger
and nobler ideals of living.
After having tried many kinds of work, I
came to the conclusion five years ago that the
nursery business was good enough for me. I
soon found that it demanded the best that was
in me. I liked the work from the first. To
thoroughly qualify for an intelligent service. I
spent the first three years on the outside, in
the productive end of the business. First, as
common laborer, then as foreman of the “kid”
gang, and then as cellar foreman. For the
past two years I have served in the office. I
am the one who watches the direct orders
through the office to the shipping cellar, and in
fact all the way through to completion. If
we are favored with your order, I pledge you
my personal interest, prompt attention and
faithful compliance with every request so far
as our ability will permit.
Intensive and diversified farming is the order
of the day. I believe that every man who has
a piece of ground suitable for the purpose
should make a start right now. I take a great
deal of satisfaction in advising with the begin-
ner. I like to share my experience and help
him select what he wants.
The Progress Nursery Co. is here to stay,
we are directly responsible to everyone who
buys from us. The customers we make today,
we expect to have in a larger measure when
these present trees come to a bearing age. It
is upon this basis that we invite your order.
Come with us and we will do you good.
Yours for service,
A. A. DINSMORE.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
The Way We Do Business — Direct To You
In this book we are endeavoring to make
a personal appeal to the fruit grower or to
the man who wants to beautify his home sur-
roundings, just to let it be known that back
of the Progress Nursery Co. there are real
live men. Not only a personal service, but an
organization service that insures the personal
touch as well as a prompt carrying out of the
requirement or demand of every order.
We catalogue and handle the kind of stock
we believe in, and from our experience has
proven to be just as we have tried to repre-
sent it in the following pages. We invite
your attention especially to our remarkably
low prices, bearing in mind that all of this
stock is equal to the best and is sold under
our guarantee of quality, to be absolutely true
to name. We do not substitute unless you au-
thorize us to do so, and then only when we
have something just as good or better, and of
a similar character.
This catalogue is our only salesman. We
present it to you in the belief that all the
honest effort we have put into it to make it
explanatory and expressive as well as a rep-
resentative of our business, will meet with
your approval. It describes as well as we know
how, all the valuable varieties of truit trees,
vines, shrubs and ornamental trees. We have
not minced matters. We have spoken the
truth straight from the shoulder, believing
that you would believe us, but friends, promise
is one thing — performance is better. We hope
for the opportunity of making good every
promise, ft is our belief that you will give us
a trial order that we may convince you of
our liberal policy. We are a direct-to-you
nursery — first, last and all the time.
We do not employ expensive salesmen. If
we did, we would be obliged to add greatly to
the prices we quote in this book. We have
made it easy for you to come in direct contact
with a responsible concern; one that wants
your business today, and is just as much con-
cerned about that order you are going to send
us ten years from now. It is a practical, sat-
isfactory, dependable way of doing business
from our nursery to you. In order that you
may see that we are not conducting a business
on paper, we have reproduced our great plant
Order Early and
“Tickle Mother Earth and she will laugh a
harvest.” Plant something in the line of
fruit or flowers and nature will smile on you
in wealth and beauty. We want you to have
something from us that you do not pay for —
a bit extra — something to try out or to beautify
your home surroundings. Our reason is that
we want you to remember us. When you favor
us with an order, that personal relationship
may be best established and perpetuated by a
definite reminder. Something that you can
look at. Every time you see it we want you to
feel that the Progress Nursery Co. not only
gave you a square deal in filling your order as
you wanted it, full up to the limit in quality
and service, but a little extra. We are not
giving something for nothing. We appreciate
your patronage and the satisfaction that we
will have in knowing that you are growing
something on your ground that came from our
nursery is sufficient reward.
All orders received before March 1st, accom-
panied with cash, amounting to $2.50 or more,
will merit from us a premium that you will
like and we will like to give you, depending
somewhat upon the size of your order. In
each case, state what you prefer. Tree fruit,
cane fruit, vine fruit, plant fruit, ornamentals,
on the back cover of this catalogue, that you
may see something of the magnitude of our
business.
When once you buy from us under our direct
plan, you will always be a Progress booster,
and as long as you buy nursery stock we con-
fidently believe you will be a Progress cus-
tomer. It is the neighborly, friend to friend
way of advertising that we have to increase
our business. The best kind of advertising in
the world is the “Commodity” kind — the thing
itself; doing everything that is promised or
a good bit more, that makes the customer feel
good and he just has to talk about it.
We, the undersigned, who are responsible
for the conduct of this business, assure you of
quality always and a square deal. That is the
policy of the Progress Nursery and it is win-
ning out. You realize, of course, what a sav-
ing this all means to you, and how important
it is for us to make good every promise. If
you could visit our nurseries during the ship-
ping season you would find one of us at the
head of the organization, packing and filling
orders, supervising and personally inspecting
every shipment that goes out. You would
find the other in the office directing the de-
tails of the business and giving personal at-
tention to the execution of your order in every
detail.
When you order from this catalogue just
consider that we are making it a personal
matter. It is not today’s order that we are so
concerned about. It is your future business
that we care most for. That is the way we
build and grow — whether it Is for one tree or
a thousand; we give it careful attention. We
know the life history of every tree and plant
we sell, because we grow them in our nursery.
We dig, haul and pack every tree and plant
under the same personal supervision which the
final shipment has. There are two parties to
this transaction, you and us. There are two
departments to our business after the order
is received. Those two departments are pre-
sided over by the undersigned.
W. E. HEFFNER,
President and General Manager.
A. A. DINSMORE,
Secretary and Business Manager.
Get a Premium
flowers or anything listed in this catalogue.
Each order amounting to $2.50 or up to
$5.00, will entitle you to a selection of any-
thing listed, valued at 25 cents. Each order
amounting to $5.00 or up to $10.00, will en-
title you to a premium valued at 50 cents..
Each order amounting to $10.00 up to $15.00,
will entitle you to a premium valued at $1.00.
Notice please, that this generous premium of-
fer is made as something special for early or-
ders. You can make your selection yourself,
indicating on the order sheet what you prefer,
or leave it to us and we will send you some-
thing that we would like to have you grow as
coming from us.
Premiums are not allowed on any special
quotations. Premium offers apply only to reg-
ular quotations in the catalogue. Collection
offers are net.
On all orders amounting to $15.00 or more,
transportation charges will be paid from our
nursery at Troy, Ohio, to your shipping sta-
tion. Do not be surprised if we slip in a little
something extra. We are introducing new
things every year and we may want you to try
out some things for us.
Let’s get acquainted- — send vour order early.
THE PROGRESS NURSERY CO..
Troy, Ohio.
THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
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Terms and
W© do not and will not employ agents. There are
no middlemen to pay when buying of us.
Cash must accompany orders, because this elimi-
nates loss and credit accounting, and enables us to
give lower prices and better values.
Make remittances by Money Order, Bank Draft or
Registered Letter. Customers sending money in letters
without registering do so at their own risk.
C. O. D. Orders. If customers wanting large orders
will send satisfactory references, with one-fourth of
the purchase price, goods will be shipped, with privi-
lege of examination before accepting or paying the
remaining three-fourths. This plan insures us getting
•our pay if we send the right kind of stock, and in-
sures the customer getting just what he ordered before
paying his money. If you do not find trees up to
standard, we will refund the money paid on them.
See how many other nursery firms will do this.
Five trees will be furnished at 10 rates, 25 at the
100 rates and 250 at the 1,000 rates, except in the
case of special quotations. Stock that does not grow
under proper treatment, will be replaced at one-half
catalogue prices. On large box orders we are able to
make special prices.
We have fine shipping facilities for sending goods
cast, west, north or south, which insures you against
the danger of serious delays that occur where there
is but one railroad and one express company. Troy
has four railroads and three express companies. Always
give explicit directions about shipping. When no in-
structions are given, we use our best judgment as to
the mode of sending out orders. As we ship many
trees and plants each year, we are thoroughly com-
petent to do this.
It isn’t always possible for the man who desires to
plant to know just what varieties he wants. A variety
may be of superior quality in one locality, and almost
worthless in another. For a good many years we have
studied Experiment Station Reports, Government Bul-
letins, and, above all, reports of individual growers all
over the country, as they appear in the farm and fruit
journals. We can tell, therefore, with a fair degree of
•certainty, what varieties do best in each section for
home or commercial planting. Our General Manager,
Mr. Dinsmore, will be extremely glad to share this
information with all who wish it.
When so desired, our Orchard Manager, Mr. Heffner,
will make selection of the different kinds of fruits or
trees wanted, giving an assortment of early, medium
and late kinds. This will apply especially to Apples,
Peaches and Strawberries. We are always glad to take
such matters up with those who are thinking of plant-
ing commercial orchards, and believe that they will
find our help very beneficial.
The growing of fruit is increasing year by year, and
it has become a very profitable industry for rhose who
exercise care in the selection of varieties, and give the
proper attention to cultivation, pruning and spraying.
Certificate of Inspection. Our grounds are annually
inspected by the State Inspector, and all stock is again
examined by him before shipments are made, and each
one carries with it a certificate from him that there are
no dangerous insects or contagious diseases of fruit
trees on them.
Progress Business Methods
Our one aim is to give the planter the very best trees
that can be grown; trees that will please him. One
chance is all we ask. Give our trees a trial, and we
know that you will be satisfied. Each order, no matter
Conditions
what the size, is given the same careful attention by
the head of our packing and shipping department. He
goes over each one to see that every article is Just
what it should be.
Order early, while our stock is still full. It is often
impossible to procure varieties wanted for late orders.
We fill orders consecutively, just as they come in.
You can readily see the advantage of the early orders.
When spring planting is preferred, we will book
orders in the fall and hold stock wanted, ready for
shipment when desired. In ordering, write the name,
number and size of each variety plainly so as to
avoid mistakes. In filling orders we reserve the
right, in case we are out of the variety wanted, to
substitute another of equal merit, when it can be
done, always labelling with the correct name, unless
the purchaser writes "no substituting” on the order.
In case we are unable to fill an order, we will just as
cheerfully refund your money as we receive it.
Progress Guarantee
We guarantee our customers against wilful or in-
tentional substitution or change of labels, and at all
times exercise the greatest care to have every variety
exactly what it purports to be. But beyond this we
can assume no responsibility as to varieties. The very
nature of the nursery and seed business makes it
impossible to give an absolute guarantee. However,
if any tree, when it comes to maturity, proves to be
untrue to label, we will either replace it or refund
purchase price. Beyond this we can assume no
responsibility.
Our Order Sheet
Our order sheet may be found tipped in on page one
of this catalogue. If it is not large enough to list
everything you want, use common letter paper to
make such additions as you may select, attach it to
the order sheet, enclose it in our self-addressed en-
velope (you will find one with this catalogue) and
rest assured your order will be promptly attended to.
It is not necessary to use the order sheet. You
may order by letter if you would prefer it. As a
convenience, the order sheet, both to the customer and
ourselves, is very great and by its use errors may be
obviated. That is why we supply the order sheet.
“Quality Always and a Square Deal”
We are open to any matter you would care to con-
sult us about regarding tree and plant life.
We maintain a special Information Bureau for this
purpose. Your letters will be answered promptly.
We want your order. Give us a chance to prove our
claims, and help you make your orchard or garden a
big success.
Our Business Manager Advises
that you read thoroughly this catalogue. Everything
written, whether explanatory or descriptive, is for a
good purpose and to help you make a wise choice
easily.
Be sure and write plainly — sign your name, give
shipping directions and address your order to The
Progress Nursery Co., Troy, Ohio. Jt is my business
to see that your order is properly and promptly filled.
Perhaps I can help you in making the best selection.
If so, write me.
A. A. DINSMORE.
Acres of Beauty. Hardy Perennial Flowers.
Perennial Phlox as we grow it. Note
the abundant bloom.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
Examination of Trees
Immediately upon receiving your trees open the bale
or box in which they have been shipped, and check
up your order to see that it is all there. As we are
only human, we occasionally make mistakes. But
we always hold ourselves in readiness to rectify all
such mistakes, if brought to our attention immedi-
ately.
To many people a tree is just a tree, and one young
tree is expected to look just like every other one,
while, as a matter of fact, there is as much difference
in the growth and appearance of different varieties
of Apple trees, for instance, as there is in the differ-
ent breeds; of horses and cattle.
The man who does not know trees will look his
order over, and then say, “Well, the Grimes Golden
Apples and Kieffer Pears and Sweet Cherries are fine;
but just look at the Fameuse Apples — little, stunted
things that no one would want as a gift, and the
Duchess Apples are not much better, while the Seckel
Pear trees are fully 2 feet shorter than the Kieffers.”
He immediately concludes -that the nurseryman has
filled his order out of stock which should have gone
to the brush-pile. The very man who thought this
way about his trees could, no doubt, point out to you
all the good qualities of the raw-boned, crooked-
legged colt that he has running in his barn lot. Ex-
perience has taught him that those bones will take
on sinewy muscles, and that those crooked legs will
finally straighten up. It is exactly the same way
with many of the best varieties of fruit. During
their first few years of growth they are crooked and
mishapen, but, as they grow older, they straighten up,
and finally become as shapely and fine-looking:. trees
as the Grimes Golden, for instance, which pleased
the planter so well in the first place.
Hints on Transplanting
By our General Manager, W. E. Heffner.
Every man who buys a bill of nursery stock should
know how to handle his trees upon securing them,
and how to prepare the soil and how to plant them.
We are, therefore, inserting a few hints which, if
followed, will not only help him, but crown his efforts
with success. One cannot be too careful in handling
his trees when received.
Immediate Care. Immediately upon receiving your
trees, heel them in, putting mellow earth around the
roots. An hour’s exposure of the roots to the sun
is sure death to some trees. If they appear, upon open-
ing the bale, to be dried out, bury the whole tree
in moist earth for a day or two.
Preparation of the Soil. All land intended for or-
chards should be well drained. Good fruit cannot be
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Ornamental Shrubbery Block, with Packing House and
Cellars in Background.
grown in wet soil. To insure a good growth of
fruit trees, the land should be rich enough to raise
a crop of wheat, corn or potatoes. On new land fer-
tilizers will not be necessary, but on land exhausted
by other crops it is very essential that you should
either plow under a good, heavy crop of clover or
other leguminous crop, or well-decomposed manure or
other compost.
In planting large orchards the subsoil plow should
be used in connection with a common breaking plow.
Dynamite is also becoming very popular as a subsoil
agency.
Planting. After the ground is well prepared, dig
the holes large enough to admit the roots of the tree
in their natural position, and also deeper than neces-
sary, so that the loose surface soil can be shoveled
into the hole, and packed solidly in the bottom. No
matter how careful the nurseryman is in digging trees
some roots will be bruised. Cut off all such bruised
or broken roots, up to the solid wood, with a sharp
knife, making a slanting cut. A clean cut heals sooner
than a bruise. See to it that all roots are in their
natural position when the tree is placed in the hole,
shovel in only a little soil at a time, and press it firmly
about the roots. After the hole is almost full it is
advisable, in dry weather, to pour a pail of water
into it. Let- this soak away, and then finish filling
it with soil.
Do not plant trees too deep. They should stand
about as they did in the nursery row. Dwarf Pears
should be planted 3 to 4 inches deeper.
Pruning. Trim up the tree to four or five branches,
suitable for forming a top, cutting each of the side
branches back to 4 or 5 inches from the body of the
tree, leaving the leader or center shoot 8 to 10 inches
long. One-year trees should be trimmed up to a
straight whip, and headed at about 28 inches from
the ground.
To insure yourself against loss, if the first season
after planting should prove to be dry, mulching is
advisable. Throw about the tree and a foot beyond
the roots about 4 to 5 inches of rough manure or
litter. This holds the moisture, prevents the ground
from baking or cracking, and maintains an even
temperature about the roots.
After Culture. Never allow grass to grow about
young trees. The ground should be kept loose about
them until they are of bearing age. We advise the
planting of a cultivated crop in all young orchards.
This insures your keeping the ground well broken up,
and consequently more growth in a shorter number
of years. The quicker a tree reaches maturity the
sooner you will begin to reap the profits of your labor.
Spraying. We would advise all our patrons to
communicate with their State Experiment Station,
and get definite instructions about spraying for their
own locality. For instructions about mixing spraying
material, see our Spray Calendar, Third Cover Page.
Treatment Received in Freezing
Weather
Place the package, unopened, in the cellar or some
other such place where it is cool, but free from frost,
until the trees are perfectly thawed out. This usually
takes about ten days. Then they can be unpacked
and either planted or placed in a trench convenient
for planting. If so treated the freezing will not hurt
them.
We are Expert Packers
Aibormeade Farm, Hatboro, Penna. R. D. No. 1.
April 24th, 1914.
TO PROGRESS NURSERY CO., Troy, Ohio.
Dear Sirs: — Your letter of April 9th announcing
that my order had been packed and shipped and en-
closing bill of lading for the same arrived promptly,
and I was daily on the watch for the arrival of my
trees, but they did not reach Hatboro until the 20th
inst. The agent sent me a postal at once and I got
them as soon as practicable. They were so long on
the way I felt anxious lest they might be getting
quite dry, but you are experts and past masters at
packing and when I carefully opened the bale 12 days
after it was placed on the freight car I found every-
thing in good condition. The outside roo.ts were of
course a little dry but the interior of the bundle was
still moist and cool with plants and trees in excellent
condition. They freshened up wonderfully when I
immersed the roots in the creek till next day before
planting and all promise to leaf out and start finely.
I am greatly pleased with the clean, healthy, vigor-
ous, splendidly rooted stock you sent me. Indeed they
were beauties and I only regret that I did not get
acquainted with you, your stock and fair methods
long before now.
I have a delightful old Colonial home and a very
desirable little fruit farm, with a fine assortment of
choice and promising fruit trees in which I take
great interest and pride.
CHARLES MANN.
Are you contemplating planting an Apple Orchard? If you are, you cannot find anyone that
will take a more personal interest in your- planting than we. Nor does our interest stop when
you purchase the trees. There is nothing that pleases us more than to hear from as many as
possible of our large list of friends, each yeah with reports as to how their trees and plants are
doing. Often a few hints from us will be of great assistance to the orchardman.
One of the strongest features of our nurseries is the great care that we take to select our
parent trees from which to get our scions. Our trees are propagated from such trees as those
of Reed and Fielding, of Glenwood, Indiana, whose exhibit of fruit took the majority of prizes,
as well as sweepstakes, at the Indianapolis Apple Show in 1912. We have spent considerable
time and money to secure the strains of the different varieties that they grow, even going to
their orchard in person and selecting the trees from which our buds were cut.
Our Rome Beauty, as well as several other of our leading varieties, comes direct from the
U. T. Cox orchards at Proctorville, Ohio. Mr. Cox claims that his strain of Rome Beauty is
unsurpassable.
We tell you this that you may see that we are ever on the alert, watching for improved
strains of the leading varieties.
We advise all planters who are setting out trees for their individual use to plant two-year-
olds. The tops of these have already been trained by experts in tree culture. However the
commercial orchard planter, as a general thing, has ideas of his own as to how he wants his
tree-heads formed. To him we would say that we have as fine a lot of one-year-olds as can be
found, and are able to supply all leading varieties.
SEE PAGE 9 FOR APPLE TREE PRICES.
Summer Apples
Yellow Transparent.
Early Harvest — Medium to large, pale yellow,
sometimes with faint blush; tender and sub-
acid. Ripens in July, but may be used for
cooking earlier. Tree erect, moderate in
growth, but quite productive.
Golden Sweet — Large; golden yellow; tender
and crisp. One of the very best sweet Ap-
ples. Forms a vigorous, spreading, fruitful
tree. Ripens in August.
Sweet Bough — An excellent sweet Apple for
the market. Pale yellow; very sweet and
tender; large and unsurpassed for baking. A
compact grower and abundant bearer, yield-
ing large crops annually. August.
Red Astrachan — Large, roundish; nearly cov-
ered with deep crimson, overspread with
thick bloom; juicy, tender, somewhat tart.
Valued as one of the most beautiful early
market and dessert apples, very hardy and a
good bearer. Generally begins bearing fruit
from the third year after planting and bears
regular crops. July.
Yellow Transparent — Often begins to bear the
first year after transplanting, sometimes
bearing while still in the nursery row. We
cannot say too much for this Apple; it is
probably the most extensively planted sum-
mer variety from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
being very productive in any
climate. Its Russian origin
makes it one of the hardiest
Apples known; an excellent
grower and enormously produc-
tive. Fruit medium to large,
roundish, slightly conical; pale
yellow when fully matured; ten-
der, juicy, slightly acid. Begins
ripening about the middle of
July and often continues until
the middle of August.
We Fill All Orders Promptly.
Findlay, O. Oct. 24-1913.
Gentlemen: — I received my
trees the 23rd all O. K. and
wish' to thank you for your
promptness in filling- my order
as it was only four days
counting the day I mailed my
letter until I received the trees.
Tours truly, G. L. MANN.
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Autumn Apples
Duchess of Oldenburg.
Chenango — Tree hardy and long-lived; highly
valued as a table or market fruit; medium
to large in size, oblong; yellowish white,
striped with bright red, very handsome. Au-
gust to September.
Oldenburg — (Duchess of Olden-
burg). Large, roundish; pale
yellow, almost covered with
irregular splashes and stripes
of bright red, mottled and
shaded with crimson, very
attractive in appearance; ten-
der, juicy and pleasant. Very
hardy, moderately long-lived
and a fine cropper; succeeds
well in the Northwest, where
most other varieties of apples
fail. Season August to Sep-
tember.
Rambo — A pretty red-and-yel-
low Apple of medium size and
good flavor; widely cultivated
and everywhere esteemed. The
tree is a strong grower and a
heavy bearer. October to De-
cember.
Swaar — Large, roundish; green-
ish yellow with russet mark-
ings, slightly blushed; flesh
yellow, juicy, subacid, rich; of
excellent quality. November
to December.
Western Beauty (Summer Rambo). One of the
most desirable sorts for home and market.
Large to very large; pale yellow, brightly
splashed with red; the light yellow flesh is
tender, juicy and melting. October.
Fall Pippin— One of the most desirable varie-
ties of its season for the home orchard and
a good keeper. Large and, when fully ripe,
a beautiful yellow; flesh is tender, rich and
of good quality for dessert and cooking. Sea-
son September to December.
Wealthy — A red Apple of superior merit. Tree
is one of the hardiest and most prolific. Fruit
large, roundish; skin smooth, oily, mostly
covered with dark red: flesh white, fine,
juicy, vinous, subacid, very good. October.
A BEAUTY SPOT
Longfield — A very hardy Russian Apple; vig-
orous, spreading, pendulous growth, early
and annual bearer. Fruit roundish, conical,
unequaled in size slightly blushed; flesh very
white, tender and juicy, pleasant, brisk sub-
acid; surface smooth, polished, clear,
waxen white. October and November.
Fameuse — (Snow). An Apple that always sells
above the average market price in its season.
Tree moderate grower, hardy, very healthy,
long-lived and a most reliable cropper; fruit
deep crimson; flesh snowy white, tender,
melting and delicious. Season October to
January.
in your front yard, back yard, the garden,
the roadways or in the fields, tree ornamenta-
tion, flowering shrubs and fruit trees may be
used to make home surroundings more beau-
tiful and life happier.
Maiden Blush — A good market sort because
of its attractiveness and heavy crops. Fruit
medium size, smooth, round, beautifully
flushed with red on creamy yellow ground:
flesh tender, of pleasant flavor. One of the
best apples for cooking. September to Oc-
tober.
Great Apple Combination
Twenty-five Trees for
$1.75
Best Quality Orchard Size.
3 Yellow Transparent 4 Stark
3 Jonathan 1 Gano
2 Stayman’s Winesap. 3 Baldwin
4 Grimes Golden 2 Winter Banana
Send your order to
PROGRESS NURSERY CO., Troy, O.
Wealthy.
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Grimes Golden Apples.
Winter Apples
Arkansas Black — One of the most beautiful
of Apples, being a remarkably large crimson-
black, lightly dotted with white; takes on a
very high polish, perfectly smooth, roundish,
fiat; flesh yellow, juicy and delicious, one of
the best keepers. The commercial orchard
planter does well to include some of this va-
riety in his orchard, as it is one of the best
money-makers. December to April.
Akin — A strikingly beautiful red winter Apple.
Fruit medium in size, of very best quality,
with tender, juicy flesh, slightly tinged with
yellow; very aromatic. Tree hardy, healthy
and reliably productive.
Baldwin — One of the most popular and profita-
ble sorts for either table or market, because
of its desirable season, good size, color and
quality. It is especially a leader in the North
for both home and foreign market. Strong
grower and noted for its longevity. Fruit
large, roundish; deep red; crisp, juicy flesh.
December to March.
Ben Davis — One of the best bearers and keep-
ers. Tree very vigorous and hardy in the
central states. Fruit large, handsome, brightly
striped with red; flesh medium quality. Jan-
uary to April.
Delicious — A remarkable new variety rapidly
taking front rank for both commercial and
home orchards. Fruit large, nearly covered
with brilliant dark red, flesh fine grained,
crisp and melting, juicy, with a delightful
aroma. A splendid keeper and shipper.
Dominie — (Winter Rambo). Tree a profuse
bearer and quite vigorous and hardy. A
large, flat Apple of good size, with light yel-
low skin heavily striped and splashed with
red; flesh tender, pleasantly perfumed. No-
vember to April.
Fallawater (Tulpehocken). Large and hand-
some, with smooth skin of a yellowish green,
with dull red cheek; flesh is greenish white,
fine-grained and juicy. Tree grows fast and
bears young and heavily. November to March.
Grimes Golden. Skin yellow, sprinkled with
gray dots; crisp, juicy, tender; one of the best
if not the best yellow Apple now grown. Its
value for both home and commercial planting
is well known, as it is eagerly sought for in
market and invariably brings top-notch
prices. A good bearer, and grown extensively
in the Central States. November to January.
Selected Quarter Acre Orchard
21 Good Strong 4- to 5-foot Trees for
$3.75
2 Yellow Transpar-
ent Apple
2 Grimes Golden
Apple
2 Duchess of Olden-
burg Apple
2 Dowry Apple
2 Pewaukee Apple
2 Bartlett Pear
2 Flemish Beauty Pear
2 Champion Peach
2 Elberta Peach
2 Smock Peach
1 Orange Quince
Send Order to
PROGRESS NURSERY CO., Troy, O.
Baldwin.
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.Jonathan Apples.
WINTER APPLES — Continued.
Gano — Very attractive in appearance, stands
handling well and is a good keeper. Of the
Ben Davis type, although much better in
quality. The tree comes into bearing young
and is an excellent cropper, bearing regularly
and abundantly. Especially adapted to the
Central States. We recommend this variety
very highly as a commercial Apple, not so
much for the quality, which is only fair, but
for its high, rich red color and because of its
being an almost annual cropper. When prop-
erly packed it always brings the highest mar-
ket prices.
Hubbardston — A very popular sort for both
home and commercial planting; fruit large
to very large; attractive red mingled with
yellow; flesh crisp, juicy, rich, breaking,
perfumed, mild, subacid; quality excellent.
November to March.
Jonathan — Brilliant red; highly flavored and
of excellent quality for either dessert or
culinary use. It surpasses Spitzenburg in
hardiness, vigor and productiveness, ami is
adapted to a wider range of territory. Every
home or commercial orchard should have a
large percentage of Jonathan trees. Novem-
ber to March.
King of Tompkins County — Very large, round,
oblate; yellow, striped and clouded; quality
excellent. An abundant, annual bearer. No-
vember to March.
McIntosh Red — Fruit very attractive in ap-
pearance, of bright, deep red; flesh tender,
crisp, juicy, hgihly perfumed, delicious; tree
vigorous hardy and healthy, comes into
bearing young; a reliable and almost annual
cropper. October to December and later.
Lowry — Beautiful, deep red, covered with
small salmon-colored dots; high quality;
flesh solid, very brittle, luscious and juicy;
clear waxy, takes a high polish. Being
planted extensively in the Virginia fruit-
belts. A very promising variety, and we
recommend it being planted in other sec-
tions. In a commercial way its prospects are
very bright. A late keeper.
We Sell True to Name Stock.
St. Clairsville, O. Nov. 21, 1912.
The trees ordered of you have arrived and are
in first class condition. The varieties which you
wrote me that you would be unable to fill this
fall, you may send me early next spring.
Very truly yours,
GEO. S. LENTZ.
Northern Spy — Large; bright red, overspread
with a delicate bloom; flesh juicy, crisp, ten-
der and most excellent for kitchen or des-
sert. One of America’s best Apples for lo-
cal, general or fancy trade, always selling
at better than average prices because of its
size, beauty, fine flavor and high quality.
Tree very hardy, healthy and vigorous. No-
vember to March.
Northwestern Greening — A variety that is fast
taking the place of the Rhode Island Green-
ing, being much hardier, and is each year
becoming more popular with the commer-
cial orchard planter. The tree is very hardy
and vigorous, and one of the strongest grow-
ers in the orchard. Very attractive in color,
being a yellowish green; a good cooker and
one of the best for general market on ac-
count of its late-keeping qualities. January
to June.
Paradise — (Winter Sweet). Sweet and good; a
fine baking apple, satisfactory for home or
market; large; creamy yellow with blush
cheek. Tree vigorous and productive. De-
cember to March.
Mammoth Black Twig. A very large and
showy dark red Apple, resembling Winesap,
but far superior in every way. The tree is
a fine, upright, spreading grower, bears
large crops and holds fruit well. A great
favorite among commercial orchard plant-
ers. November to April.
Hubbardston
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Pevvaukee — Medium to large, round oblate;
bright yellow, flushed with dull red; flesh
white, tender and of the best quality. A very
valuable Apple for commercial purposes on
account of its beauty, quality and from the
fact of its being one of the longest keepers.
No home orchard is complete unless it con-
tains this variety. January to May.
Rome Beauty — Fruit of good size, uniform,
smooth and handsomely colored; flesh crisp,
juicy, mild subacid, decidedly good; color
greenish, splashed and striped with bright
red. Tree a good, robust grower, giving
good crops annually.
Seek-No-Further — Over medium size, creamy-
yellow striped with dull red, sometimes
slightly russet. Quality the best. May be
kept in storage as late as Baldwin.
Spitzenburg — Roundish, medium size; yellow,
washed with mixed red and striped with
bright crimson; flesh yellow, fine, breaking,
juicy, subacid; quality the best. An early
winter Apple which, if placed in storage, is
a late keeper.
Stark. Medium to large, often very large, pale
green, covered with bright red; flesh fine-
grained, tender, juicy, mild, subacid. We do
not believe the Stark Apple can be praised
too highly; it ranks among the best in both
the home and commercial orchard. Tree is
strong, vigorous and healthy, and an almost
sure annual bearer. December to May.
Stayman’s Winesap — One of the finest Apples
grown for appearance, flavor and juiciness.
Medium size, conical; mostly covered with
red on a yellow ground: flesh fine, crisp and
high-flavored. November to April.
Talman’s Sweet — Medium size; pale, whitish
yellow, tinged with red; firm, rich and very
sweet; excellent for cooking. Upright and
very productive. November to April.
Wagener — An Apple of great excellence; high-
ly colored, bright red with an attractive
yellow ground for contrast. It is of fine
texture, high flavor and excellent quality.
Tree is a good grower, upright, well formed
and comes into bearing at an early age;
yields moderate to heavy crops annually, it
being necessary to thin the fruit. October to
February.
Winesap — The well-known, deep red market
Apple of the West and Southwest. Of me-
dium size and fair to medium quality; pro-
ductive. Keeps from December to March.
Winter Banana — Fruit large; clear, pale yel-
low, with beautiful contrasting pinkish red
blush, attractive in appearance; character-
istically aromatic, of good dessert quality;
flesh yellow, very rich, juicy, breaking,
splendid. The tree is a good grower, comes
into bearing young, is almost an annual
bearer, and yields moderate to rather heavy
crops. November to April.
Yellow Bellflower — Darge; yellow with a tinge
of red; crisp, juicy; valuable for baking.
Good bearer.
York Imperial — The Pennsylvania market and
shipping Apple, long esteemed for its pro-
ductiveness and the good quality of its
fruit, which is quite distinct and attractive
in appearance; of medium size, smooth,
clear waxen yellow, flushed with carmine;
the flesh is yellow, firm, of delightful flavor.
Heavily planted in the commercial orchard.
December to February.
APPLE TREE PRICES.
2-year trees.
Each
10
100
5
to 7 feet
$0.30
$2.50
$20.00
4
to 5 feet
25
2.00
15.00
3
to 4 feet
1-year trees.
18
1.50
10.00
4
to 5 feet
20
1.70
14.00
3
to 4 feet
17
1.40
12.00
Crab Apples
Hyslop — Very popular on account of its size,
beauty and hardiness; large, dark red, borne
in clusters. Flesh is fine-grained, juicy and
tender. October to January.
Transcendent — No better Crab Apple grown;
largest and handsomest; skin bright yellow,
red-striped; bears early. September to Oc-
tober.
Whitney — Tree very hardy and vigorous; a
strikingly attractive, early Crab of fine size;
glossy green, with carmine stripings, with
firm, juicy, well-flavored flesh. August.
Price for Crab Apple trees same as Apples.
-Jr-
All through this book you will find a lot of useful Information, some special bargains and a splendid variety
of anything in the nursery line that you may wish. How would you like to produce like this?
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Pears
Of late years much attention has been paid to the “breeding up”
of the Pear, and today it is fast taking its rightful place as one of the
best of fruits. The range of ripening of the different varieties is such
that, if the planter uses care in his selections, he can have this fine
fruit in the best of eating condition from early summer until
late the following spring. Each year its market value is in-
creasing; it does well in almost any good soil, but thrives best
in a rather heavy clay or loam. Standards are best for perma-
nent planting, while dwarfs are preferred where space is lim-
ited, or quick results are desired.
Many varieties of Pear are inclined to overbear. When the
tree is heavily laden, the fruit should be thinned when about
one-third grown, or else it will be small and the tree
injured. Another important point in Pear-culture,
often neglected, is the gathering of the fruit at the
proper time. Summer and autumn Pears should be
gathered about ten days to two weeks before they are
ripe, and placed on shelves in any dry place.
Winter Pears should be left on the tree until the
leaves begin to fall. They should then be gathered and
stored in a dry cellar.
We have made quite an extensive study of the Pear
and its many varieties, and consider the following
highly meritorious of propagation, both for their yield
and the quality of fruit — in fact, varieties that should
appear in every orchard.
Summer Pears
Bartlett.
Bartlett — This fine old favorite is probably the best
known and most highly esteemed of all the summer
Pears. Rich golden yellow, with faint blush; skin
quite thick; flesh rich, buttery, melting, highly scented.
Standard or Dwarf. August.
Clapp’s — A superb, large, long, yellow Pear, richly
flushed with russet-red next to the sun, juicy and de-
lightful. Ripens before Bartlett. Standard or Dwarf.
August.
Koonce- — Yellow, with carmine blush; very sweet, good,
highly flavored. Recommended because of the fine
quality of the fruit and on account of the vigor and
resisting qualities of the tree. July and August.
Clapp’s Favorite.
Autumn Pears
Anjou — A large, greenish Pear, shaded with russet-red; flesh is
high-flavored, rich and vinous. Tree very productive. One of
the best for late fall and early winter use. Standard or
Dwarf. October to January.
Tyson — Above medium size; melting, juicy, sweet and pleasant. Tree
very vigorous, bears abundantly. Standard or Dwarf. August.
Wilder — One of the earliest Pears known; a splendid market sort;
fruit medium size, pale yellow, with russet shadings; flesh rich,
melting, aromatic, delightful. Standard or Dwarf. Early August.
Duchesse d’Angouleme — Green, tinted with russet; very
juicy, tender, delightfully flavored; a fine market Pear and
equally good for home use. Standard or Dwarf. October
and November.
Flemish Beauty — Fruit large, very attractive, of the high-
est excellence; known and esteemed by all. Tree hardy,
prolific, bearing good crops in every latitude. Standard
or Dwarf. September to October.
Choice Pear Tree Collection
Five 3 to 4 foot pear trees for
$1.00
1 Bartlett 1 Keififer
1 Clapps Favorite 1 Seckel
X Flemish Beauty
Send your order to
PROGRESS NURSERY CO.,
Troy, O.
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Garber — A valuable market Pear. Tree is
very thrifty, healthy grower, and a yearly
heavy cropper. Fruit bright yellow, very
attractive and good. October.
Howell — Tree makes a vigorous growth and
bears young. Fruit attractive yellow, with
rich, melting, aromatic flesh. Standard or
Dwarf. September and October.
Kieffer- — While not of the best quality, it is
one of the favorite varieties for canning' and
preserving. A very profitable market sort on
account of its good keeping and shipping
qualities. Of extraordinary size and beauty.
Standard or Dwarf. October and November.
Rossney — Very large, with crimson blush; a
very healthy, strong-growing Pear of the
best quality; flesh tender, juicy, perfumed,
luscious. Standard or Dwarf. September
and October.
Seckel — One of the richest and highest-flav-
ored Pears known, often called Sugar Pear.
Always in demand for dessert. Tree makes a
somewhat slow but stout and erect growth.
Standard or Dwarf. September and October.
Sheldon — A large, round, russet-and-red Pear
of the very first quality. Hardy, free-grow-
ing, fruitful. October.
Worden-Seckel — A worthy seedling of the fa-
mous old Seckel. Is superior to Seckel in
flavor, size, beauty and keeping qualities.
The fruit is beautifully smooth and regular,
golden yellow with russet-red cheek. Tree
makes a more rapid and upright growth
than Seckel. Standard or Dwarf. October
to December.
Winter Pears
Lawrence — The best early winter Pear. Of
good size, golden yellow; rich, juicy, aro-
matic. A splendid sort to bear, yielding
large crops annually. Standard or Dwarf.
November and December.
President Druard — A French Pear of great ex-
cellence. It is rich, of pleasing flavor, and
keeps through winter. Large, aromatic,
juicy, fine. Tree bears profusely and is very
hardy. Standard or Dwarf. Feb. and March.
Note — A Dwarf Pear never attains the size
of the standard Pear tree, but the fruit is of
the same size and quality. Where several va-
rieties are wanted, and little ground-space
available, Dwarf trees are advisable. Dwarf
trees are indicated in the descriptions.
PEAR TREE PRICES.
5 to 7 feet $0.40 $3.50 $30.00
4 to 5 feet 35 3.00 25.00
3 to 4 feet 25 2.00 15.00
DWARF PEAR TREE PRICES.
10 100
4 to 5 feet $3.00 $25.00
Kieffer Pears.
PROGRESS “Quality Always and Square
Deal” methods pay.
Moundsville, W. Va. Oct. 22, 1913.
Gentlemen: — It is now just a year since I
received my shipment of 1200 apple trees from
your Nursery. This being my first experience
in this line of work I thought you might be
interested in the results I obtained at the end
of the first year.
My trees arrived in fine condition. I had
them examined for any fungus or other disease
that is so often present in nursery stock, and
am glad to say that they were just as repre-
sented— clean, healthy, well rooted, vigorous
stock. I did not let them remain at the rail-
way station for a week, but hauled them to the
orchard site immediately upon arrival, heeling
them in temporarily.
I do most positively make the following
statement. Every tree has lived and has put
on a most phenomenal limb growth this sum-
mer, ranging from 18 inches to 5 feet, the
large majority running 36 inches.
This is my first experience in orchard plant-
ing and I feel greatly gratified with my success.
I have the orchard to back up the assertion and
am always glad to show the work of an
amateur.
Thanking you for the fine specimens you
sent me and trusting that you meet with the
success you so truly merit. I am
DR. J. M. WILLIAMSON.
CERTIFICATE OF NURSERY INSPECTION.
No. 119. Columbus, O., August 29, 1914.
This is to certify that the nursery stock for sale by Progress
Nursery Company, of Troy, County of Miama, State of Ohio, con-
sisting of general nursery stock, has been inspected by a duly au-
thorized inspector, in compliance with Section 1124, page 314, Laws
of Ohio, 1913, and has been found apparently free from dangerously
injurious insects and plant diseases.
Valid until September 15, 1915, unless revoked.
Signed, The Agricultural Commission of Ohio.
N. E. Shaw, Chief Inspector. A. P. Sandies, President.
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Three things make the Peach one of the most profitable of all fruits, viz., its comparative
freedom from disease, the short period after planting before it becomes productive, and the
immense demand for the fruit in all parts of the country. No commercial or home orchard is
complete without a good assortment of this delicious fruit, made up of early, medium and late
varieties. No fruit is more attractive in appearance or so desirable for dessert, whether fresh
or canned.
'fi. The seedlings on which we bud our Peach trees are grown from native Tennessee pits, and,
as our soil is especially adapted to Peach-growing, we make a specialty of trying to produce
trees that are just a little better than the other fellow’s. In this we feel that we have succeeded.
We grow stocky, well-rooted trees, that will quickly respond to all the time, care and cultivation
given them.
For your convenience, we have arranged our list of varieties as nearly in the order of their
ripening as possible. We do not catalogue our entire list of varieties — only thirty-two of our
leaders. CLINGSTONE VARIETIES ARE MARKED WITH A STAR (*).
Admiral Dewey — Tree is a strong, hardy, sym-
metrical grower and produces well. A per-
fect freestone, of fine size, form and color,
with delicious yellow flesh that is yet firm
enough to ship well. July.
* Greensboro — The flesh is white, juicy and of
delicious quality for so early a Peach. Ear-
lier than the Alexander and twice the size.
The largest and most beautifully colored of
all early sorts. July.
*Triumpli — Another of the really good
Peaches. On account of its late blooming it
escapes the late frosts, and is consequently
an almost sure annual bearer. Fruit very
handsome, bright yellow, with a deep blush;
flesh yellow and tender. A freestone when
fully ripe. July.
♦Mayflower — Extremely early; of good size:
beautiful, bright red all over, unusually val-
uable market sort and a
splendid shipper. Tree a
strong grower; requires
thinning for best results.
July.
Chair’s Choice — Large siz>r,
deep yellow with red cneek;
ripens about a week before
Smock; flesh very firm and
of good quality. Tree a
strong grower and produc-
tive. September.
Mountain Rose — O f good
size; skin richly splashed
with light and dark red;
flesh white and very de-
licious. Tree thrifty and
fruitful. Early August.
Carman —A very fine Peach
of the Elberta type; creamy
white, with deep blush;
skin very tough, flesh ten-
der, fine flavor and quite
juicy, parting readily from
the stone. Tree very hardy,
grows and produces well.
Early August.
Champion — A sweet, juicy freestone, beauti-
fully colored with creamy white and crim-
son; a good shipper. Hardy, productive,
profitable; none better of its season. A su-
perb variety for home and local market.
August.
Crosby — An old favorite on account of the
hardiness and productiveness of the tree, and
the splendid quality of the fruit. Of good
size and of a peculiar roundish flattened
shape; bright yellow and of the best of flav-
ors. September.
PEACH TREE PRICES.
Each 10 100
4 to 6 feet $0.20 $1.60 $12.00
3 to 4 feet 15 1.30 10.00
2 y2 to 3 feet 12 1.00 7.00
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*Lemon Cling — Large, lemon-shaped, beautiful,
light yellow, blushed red; fine canning and-'
preserving Peach. September.
Kalamazoo — A large, golden yellow Peach,
with red cheek: flesh firm, delightfully flav-
ored; pit small. A strong-growing, hardy,
productive variety. September.
Eagle’s Mammoth — Large, round, oval; suture
slight; yellow with red cheek; stone small;
sweet, rich, juicy. One of the very best mar-
ket sorts. September.
Stump the World — Red and white, handsome’
of good size and the best flavor; very pro-
ductive. September.
Fitzgerald — Of Canadian origin; unusually
hardy and particularly adapted to cold cli-
mates. Bears very young and produces large
crops. Fruit is large, bright yellow and of
fine flavor. Highly recommended. Late
August.
Foster — Large; deep orange-red, becoming very
dark red on the sunny side; flesh yellow, rich,
juicy, with pleasant acidity. Tree very
thrifty. August.
Elberta — The greatest American market Peach,
producing big, profitable crops annually in all
sections of the country. Fruit is large, bright,
attractive, yellow with crimson shading; flesh
firm and good. Will ripen perfectly when
picked green. Unexcelled as an all-round
peach. August and September.
Lemon Free — A very large, pale yellow Peach
of lemon shape; often measures 12 inches in
circumference; flesh thick, juicy, best qual-
ity. A great canning Peach and most profit-
able to grow on account of its great pro-
ductiveness.
Yellow St. John — Desirable for home use and
profitable for market: orange-yellow with
dark, rich red on sun-exposed side. A
standard sort that is a favorite in many lo-
calities. A young and abundant bearer. Au-
gust.
Crawford’s Early — A magnificent, large, yellow
Peach of good quality. Exceedingly vigor-
ous and prolific; one of the most popular
varieties. Late August.
Belle of Georgia — Fruit uniformly large and
showy; skin white, with red cheek; flesh
white, firm and of excellent flavor. Tree a
rapid grower and very productive.
New Prolific — An exceedingly prolific, large.
Crawford’s Early.
yellow Peach, with rich, firm flesh, small
pit and fine flavor. A fine market sort. Tree
very thrifty and hardy.
Crawford’s Late — One of the finest and rr^ost
profitable Peaches in our list. Similar to
Crawford’s Early, but about three weeks
later in ripening; fruit of the largest size.
September.
Matthew’s Beauty — Largely planted in com-
mercial orchards in connection with Elberta.
Large in size; golden yellow, streaked with
red; flesh very fine-grained and of extra-
good quality, a leader among shippers. Sep-
tember.
Stevens’ Rareripe — Ripens with the last of the
Crawfords and is in season fully three weeks
longer. A large, oblong, white-fleshed Peach,
valuable for the beauty and high quality of
its fruit, as well as for its early and heavy-
bearing qualities. October.
Great Peach Combination
Twenty-five straight bodied, well branched
orchard size trees which will give you fruit
from July to October for
$1.75
5 Admiral Dewey
5 Champion
5 Elberta
5 Engles Mammoth
5 Smock
Address your order to
PROGRESS NURSERY CO., Troy, O.
PEEASE5) WITH PREMIUM.
Moundsville, W. Va. 6-J29-14.
Progress Nursery Co.
I received the fruit trees you shipped
Oot. 23, on Saturday, Oct. 25. Got them
planted Monday Oct. 27. They were well
rooted, nice healthy looking trees. Thanking
you for the Grapes you sent as premium.
Very truly yours.
JOHN F. RIGGS.
Elberta.
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Beers’ Smock.
Gold Drop — Very extensively grown in the
northern fruit-belt. Its clear golden yellow
flesh makes it very attractive and always
commands the highest price in the market.
Late September.
Reeves’ Favorite — Fruit very large and round;
skin yellow, with a fine red cheek; flesh deep
yellow, juicy and excellent; peculiarly adapt-
ed to heavy soils. September.
Oldmixon Free — Large, roundish, slightly oval;
pale yellow with deep red cheek; flesh ten-
der, rich and good quality; succeeds well in
all localities. September.
Smock Free — Well known and highly esteemed.
Certainly a very fine, large Peach; rich, juicy
and good. Widely grown among commercial
orchardists. September.
Beer’s Smock — One of the most profitable
market sorts. A large, yellow-fleshed Peach,
similar to Smock Free, but superior to it;
ripens a few days later and is a better bearer.
Late September.
Wonderful — A seedling of Smock, and very
similar to it but of superior quality. A splen-
did Peach for market. Late September.
Salvvay — Large, roundish; creamy yellow, with
crimson cheek; the deep yellow, juicy flesh
is melting, rich and sweet. One of the best
late Peaches. October.
*Heath Cling — Very large; creamy white, with
faint blush; of first-rate quality, long-keep-
ing; valuable for preserving and canning.
October.
Plums
As no other fruit has a greater variety of
uses, or is capable of satisfying as many dif-
ferent tastes as the plum, its value in a com-
mercial way is unlimited. Nor is any home
orchard complete unless it contains at least a
half-dozen trees. It is of remarkable adapta-
bility over a wide range of territory, and gen-
erously productive under nearly all conditions.
No other fruit is so productive even if neg-
lected; but, if given the proper care, it will
annually respond with large crops of finest fruit.
Generally speaking, the Plum does best in
a sandy or clay loam that is well drained, but
will produce abundantly in almost any soil.
The planter should keep the Plum orchard well
cultivated, and should never allow it to become
sodded with grass. Each 10 100
5 to 7 feet $0.40 $3.50 $30.00
4 to 5 feet 35 3.00 25.00
3 to 4 feet 25 2.00 15.00
European Plums
Mostly of French origin, and comprise some
of the finest fruits of the Plum family. Culti-
vate well and you will be richly rewarded for
your work.
Bradshaw — Tree is an upright, vigorous grow-
er. Fruit large, oval, obovate, sometimes
with a slight neck; dark, velvety red; flesh
tender, juicy, brisk, pleasant; adheres par-
tially to the stone. August.
German Prune — A large, long, oval Plum,
highly esteemed for canning and preserving.
Purple, with a thick bloom; flesh firm,
sweet and pleasant. A good grower. Sept.
Burbank.
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Geuii — While still young the trees are loaded
with enormous crops. Vigorous and hardy;
a fast grower. Fruit large, deep bluish pur-
ple, with thick bloom; flesh yellow, coarse,
sweet and good. Early September.
Lombard — One of the best European Plums.
Tree hardy, vigorous and one of the most
prolific bearers; fruit handsome, attractive
violet-red; large size. Splendid for eating
out of the hand, and a general favorite for
canning. Every orchard should contain
Lombard. Late August.
Moore’s Arctic — Small to medium, with pur-
plish black skin and thin blue bloom; flesh
juicy, sweet and fine-flavored. Tree is healthy,
vigorous and a regular and abundant bearer.
August.
Shipper’s Pride — rLarge; dark purple, showy,
with firm, well-flavored flesh. A wonderful
shipper. Tree hardy and productive. Early
September.
Shropshire Damson — The tree is enormously
productive. Fruit medium size, about an inch
long; skin purple, covered with thick blue
bloom; flesh melting and juicy, rather tart,
separates partially from the stone. Sept.
Yellow Egg — -A large, beautiful yellow Plum of
egg-shaped and very sweet. Flesh adheres to
stone; is of somewhat coarse texture but of
splendid flavor. A fine market Plum because
of its size, beauty and all-round good qualities-
Late August.
Japanese Plums
Especially noted for their large size and beau-
ty, making them very desirable market sorts,
the flesh being so solid as to be very resistant to
the sting of the curculio; they ship well and
will keep for several weeks. We offer nothing
but tried-out varieties.
Abundance — May be picked when it begins to
color. Of good size; amber with markings of
red; juicy, sweet, of good quality. Ripens and
colors well after being picked, consequently
no better for market. Tree exceedingly pro-
ductive. August.
Burbank — No other Plum is so popular all over
the country as the Burbank. Is perfectly
hardy, succeeding well in any soil. Like the
Abundance it ripens well after being picked,
and will keep for fully three weeks in good
condition after ripening. Fruit very large,
nearly round and bright cherry-red. Its
deep yellow flesh is sweet, meaty and quite
firm. Should be kept well pruned. Early
September.
Climax — Abundantly productive of its very
large, heart-shaped fruit, which is deep, rich
red, fragrant, sweet-fleshed and fine in every
way. One of the earliest Plums to ripen. Tree
strong thrifty and hardy.
Red June — The long-keeping qualities com-
bined with the size and beauty of this variety
give it rank with the best Plums grown today.
Handsome vermilion-red, with beautiful
bloom; flesh light yellow, firm, fragrant, sub-
acid. August.
Satsuma — Very large, nearly round; deep pur-
ple skin and flesh, firm and of good flavor; a
good keeper. The tree is strong and thrifty
and yields well. Always in brisk demand in
the market. August.
Wickson — Flesh firm sweet, tender and of ex-
cellent flavor. A rare keeper and shipper.
Ranks high among commercial varieties. The
yield is large. Fruit sells almost on sight.
September.
Japanese Plum Abundance.
Plums You Should Plant
Strong 4 to 5 foot trees
$1.35
1 Bradshaw
1 Bombard
1 Shropshire Damson
1 Abundance
1 Burbank
Send us your order
PROGRESS NURSERY CO.. Troy, O.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
Quinces
The Quince is held in very high favor be-
cause of its many uses, such as canning, pre-
serving and for flavoring other fruits. At the
present time the demand for this fruit is much
greater than the supply, consequently there is
always a ready sale for it.
Grow a few Quince trees and take good care
of them, and you will be highly repaid.
Each 10
3 to 4 feet $0.35 $3.00
Bourgeat — Tree a remarkably strong grower,
surpassing all others; yields immense crops.
Fruit of the largest size, round: rich golden
color, smooth: very tender when cooked.
With careful handling can be kept in the
cellar until spring.
Champion — A prolific and constant bearer,
fruit averaging larger than the Orange, more
oval in shape, quality equally fine, and a
long keeper. Bears extremely young.
Orange — One of the best for cooking; a valu-
able, golden yellow Quince, widely planted;
flesh firm, of good flavor. Bears most abun-
dantly.
Champion Quince.
Mulberries
Downing Everbearing — Tree very ornamental; bears
very large, black, handsome fruit, of very rich flavor.
4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each; $4.00 for 10.
Russian — A very hardy and rapid grower, bears very
prolifically. Largely planted for hedge and wind-
breaks. 4 to 5 feet, 35 cents each; $3.00 for 10.
Apricots
The Apricot is a very welcome fruit, ripening, as it
does, between the cherry and the peach. It requires the
same treatment as the plum.
Each 10
4 to 5 feet $0.40 $3.50
3 to 4 feet 35 3.00
Alexander — A prolific bearer; fruit light orange, flecked
with red; flesh tender, juicy, sweet and good.
Downing's Everbearing.
Moorpark — One of the largest Apricots; orange, with
red cheek; flesh thick and well flavored. Very pro-
ductive.
Salem, Va. Nov. 4, 1913.
The Progress Nursery Co., Troy, O.
Dear Sirs: — In reply to your favor of the
28th ult., the fruit trees arrived in due time and
in good order. I am pleased with the fine quality
of trees you sent. Thanking you for your prompt
shipment, I remain.
Very truly yours,
F. V. N. PAINTER.
THE OHIO AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
DIVISION NURSERY, ORCHARD AND APIARY INSPECTION
CERTIFICATE OF FUMIGATION
No. 17 Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1914.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY That the nurserv stock contained in this
shipment sold by THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, situ-
ated at Troy, Miami County, Ohio, has been fumigated with hydro-
cyanic acid gas in accordance with the direction and under the
supervision of the Bureau of Nursery, Orchard and Bee Inspection
of the Agricultural Commission of Ohio.
This certificate is void after September 15tli, 1915.
THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION OF OHIO.
N. E. SPIAW, A. P. SANDLES,
Chief Inspector. President.
We hereby affirm that all stock contained in this shipment has
been fumigated as aforesaid.
THE PROGRESS NURSERY CO.
THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
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large Montmorency.
There is no more desirable fruit than the Cherry,
and it is being- planted in larger quantities each
year. No orchard is complete without a liberal
proportion of this fine fruit. It will succeed in any
dry soil, but attains its highest perfection in a
sandy or gravelly loam. In our own opinion nothing
surpasses the Cherry, especially for canning. As the
tree itself is a beautiful grower, and also a most
luxuriant bloomer, it not only takes its place as a
leader of fruit, but also is very highly valued for its
ornamental qualities. In fact, it is an ideal tree to
be planted near the dwelling. Its commercial value
is unsurpassed. Some of the standard sorts have
been known to yield as high as $500.00 net profit
per acre.
We divide our Cherries into two classes, namely,
Dukes and Morellos, made up of the sour sorts, and
hearts and Bigarreaus, the sweet varieties.
PRICES OF CHERRIES.
Hearts and Bigarreaus,
Each
10
100
4 to 5 feet, one year. .
. . $0.35
$3.00
$25.00
3 to 4 feet, one year . . .
. . .30
2.50
20.00
Dukes and Morellos —
4 to 5 feet
. . .40
3.50
30.00
3 to 4 feet
. . . .35
3.00
25.00
2 y> to 3 feet
. . .30
2.50
20.00
Cherries
Dukes and Morellos
Baldwin — Remarkable for its earliness, quality, vigor, hardiness and productiveness. Fruit is
very large, almost round, dark red, slightly subacid; the sweetest and richest of the Morello
type. Particularly profitable for commercial purposes. June.
Dyoliouse — Ripens a week before Early Richmond,
and is of a better size. One of the best early Cher-
ries for home or market. Commercial Cherry or-
chards should contain a large percentage of Dye-
house, as it is a sure money-maker. June.
Early Richmond — An exceedingly productive and re-
liable old variety, with light red fruits of medium
size and sprightly acid flavor. A favorite for both
home and market. June.
Large Montmorency — A prime favorite the country
over. Bright red fruit, larger than Early Richmond
and better in every way. Tree is a fine, thrifty
grower and enormously productive. For canning
and preserving no Cherry can surpass Montmorency.
June.
Late Duke — Ripening late, toward the end of July, this
sort should be in every collection of Cherries. Fruit
very large, light red, fine and juicy. Tree strong,
thrifty and very productive.
May Duke — Dark red; rich, juicy, finely flavored, of
good size and of beautiful appearance. A superior
and productive old sort that holds its place well
against all newcomers. June.
Olivet — A fine, dark red Cherry, with red flesh; ten-
der, rich, sweet and vinous. Unusually productive
and largest of the Duke family. June.
Ostheimer — Tree blooms late, thus making it an al-
most sure bearer. Fruits quite young; large, heart-
shaped, nearly black when ripe, juicy and rich; fine
for dessert and cooking. July.
Black Tartarian.
Bargain in Cherries
Strong medium grade trees
$1.25
Montmorency
Early Richmond
1 Dyeliouse
1 Late Duke
Send your order today
PROGRESS NURSERY CO.,
Troy, Ohio.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
Heart and Bigarreau Cherries
Bing — On the Pacific Coast, where Bing originated, this comparatively
new variety is spoken of in the highest terms. Plant-
ers in the East find that it does well where other
sweet Cherries fail. Very large; dark brown, almost
black; flesh firm, sweet, rich and de-
licious. July.
Black Tartarian — Tree of unusual vigor
and of erect beautiful growth. A
favorite everywhere. Very large; pur-
plish black, with solid flesh; excellent
flavor. Early July.
Governor Wood — Ripens in June, and
ranks high in general esteem. A large,
light Cherry of delicious flavor.
Lambert — Should be planted in connec-
tion with Bing, as it ripens a little later.
One of the largest of all sweet Cher-
ries; heart-shaped, dark purplish red,
turning to almost jet black when fully
ripe. Flesh firm, rich and juicy, with
sprightly flavor; tree very rugged, a
strong grower and a most prolific
bearer. Late July.
Napoleon — A pale yellow, red-cheeked
Cherry of large size; flesh quite firm,
juicy and of splendid flavor. July.
Schmidt’s Bigarreau — A splendid market
Cherry because of its attractiveness and
general good qualities. Large; deep red,
with dark, tender flesh, very juicy and
of a most pleasant flavor. Tree one of the hardiest
of the Bigarreau family, succeeding where others
fail. July.
Windsor — Has very fine, firm flesh of high quality;
a large, liver-colored Cherry, originating in Can-
ada. Tree hardy and prolific. A splendid sort for home and market. July.
Yellow Spanish- — Large; pale yellow, with bright red cheek; flesh firm, juicy,
delicious. Late June.
Nut Trees
Lambert.
On the market, nuts are always in demand and command good prices. There is hardly an-
other branch of tree cultivation from which there is assured such substantial profits. Not only
are you each year reaping a large harvest of nuts, but at the same time the trees themselves are
growing into many dollars in the form of valuable timber.
Butternut — A fine native tree, producing a
large, longish nut, highly prized for its sweet,
oily, nutritious kernel. 2 V2 to 3 ft., 35c each.
Chestnut, American — The fruit of this well-
known native tree need hardly be described.
We believe it is considered by all to be the
best of all nuts, whether native or foreign.
The tree itself is unsurpassed in an orna-
mental way. Timber very durable, possess-
ing a very fine, straight grain. 4 to 5 feet,
40 cents each; $3.00 for 10.
Filbert, English — Tree of easy culture, succeed-
ing well in almost any soil. Bears early and
abundantly. Nuts almost round, rich and of
excellent flavor. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cents each;
$3.00 for 10.
American Chestnut.
Hickory, Shellbark — One of the best of all nuts.
The tree is of very handsome and stately
growth. The wood, on account of its great
strength and elasticity, commands a high
price. 1% to 2 feet, 65 cents each.
Walnut, Japan — Berfectly hardy; a rapid
grower, bearing young and abundantly.
Highly prized as an ornamental tree. Nuts
resemble butternuts. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents
each; $4.00 for 10.
Walnut, Black — One of the most majestic of
our native forests. Of rapid growth; tim-
ber very valuable, being used in the manu-
facture of fine furniture and in cabinet-
making. Produces abundant crops of large,
round nuts of excellent quality. 3 to 4 feet,
35 cents each; $3.00 for 10.
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Delaware (See page 20.)
Grapes
There is no yard so small but there is room tor from one to a dozen Grape-vines. No fruit
will give larger returns for close attention and good care. Turn a stony hillside into a vine-
yard, and otherwise barren ground will yield handsome profits. The Grape may be confined to
a trellis, run over an arbor, or extended until it covers a whole building, and still yield large
clusters of most healthful fruit. Careful attention must be paid to pruning, which should
be done when the vines are entirely dormant. Our plants are two years old, strong and well
rooted.
Black and Purple Grapes
Collection of Standard Varieties
Fire fine Grapes for
45 Cents
2 Concord, 1 Moore’s Early, 1 Niagara, 1 Woodruff.
Order Tonight.
PROGRESS NURSERY CO., Troy, Ohio.
Worden — A very superior Grape that de-
serves to be a market leader. A seedling
of Concord, as hardy and healthy in every
way, producing fine crops that command
good prices. 15 cents each; $1.00 for 10;
$7.00 per 100.
Special quotations on all large orders, by letter,
on all vine, bush or other small fruits.
Worden.
STRAIGHTFORWARD.
Gentlemen: — Just a line to let you know that the trees
you sent me last year have done well and are exactly as
represented. Every tree has lived and made an exceptional
growth this season.
Considering this along with the other shipments you
have sent me, I can heartily recommend The Progress
Nursery Company as straightforward, reliable and a
proper firm with which to do business.
H. GORDON SMITH, Union, Ontario.
Campbell's Early - — ■ A comparatively new
Grape and undoubtedly one of the finest
ever introduced. Forms large, shouldered
clusters, quite compact; berries large, round
and covered with purplish bloom. Adheres
strongly to stem; skin thick and does not
crack; tender pulp, parting readily from the
small seeds; flavor very sweet, rich and de-
lightful; a splendid keeper. Vine vigorous
and an abundant bearer. 35 cents each;
$2.50 for 10.
Concord — Very healthy, of vigorous habit and
productive. Bunches rather compact, ber-
ries large, globular, almost black, thickly
covered with bloom; skin rather thick; flesh
somewhat buttery, moderately juicy,
sweet, with considerable toughness and
acidity in its pulp. It is very popular. For
general cultivation the most reliable and
profitable Grape. 10 cents each; 80 cents
for 10; $5.00 per 100.
Moore’s Early — Bunches of medium size,
with large, round, black berries, heavily
covered with bloom. Very early and, by
reason of this and its reliability as a reg-
ular and prolific producer, is highly re-
garded as a profitable market Grape. 15
cents each; $1.00 for 10; $7.00 per 100.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
White Grapes
Red Grapes
Concord.
formed, berries medium to large,
quality. An excellent early Grape
ware. 15 cents each; $1.00 for 10;
Agawam — One of the best-known, standard red Grapes.
Berries quite large, with thick skin, compactly set upon
a large bunch;
soft, sweet and
sprightly; ripens
early. A fast grow-
er and bears
young. 15 cents
each ; $1.00 for 10 ;
$7.00 per 100.
Brighton — Bunches
large and well
of good flavor and
ripening with Dela-
$8.00 per 100.
Catawba — Bunches of medium size; berries round and of
good size. Skin rather thick, pale red in the shade,
but a pretty deep red in the sun, covered with a lilac
bloom; flesh slightly pulpy, juicy, very sweet. 15 cents
each; $1.00 for 10; '$7.00 per 100.
Delaware — A favorite dessert Grape; it is moderately vig-
orous in growth, with short-jointed wood. Quite hardy.
Bunches small, very compact; berries rather small;
skin thin, of a beautiful light red. It is without hard-
ness or acidity in its pulp, exceedingly sweet, but
sprightly, vinous and aromatic. 20 cents each; $1.50 for
10; $9.00 per 100.
Diamond — Large; bears in large clusters,
compactly set; skin thin but tough; flesh
with little pulp, tender and juicy, of best
quality. Vine an excellent grower, hardy
and productive, with fine, large foliage.
Ripens with Salem. 15 cents each; $1.00
for 10; $7.00 per 100.
Niagara — Home and market growers seem to
agree that this is the most valuable of all
white Grapes. When fully ripe they are
fine; pale yellow, with thin white bloom.
The flesh is slightly pulpy, tender, sweet
and delightful. The vine is remarkably
vigorous and productive. Ripens with Con-
cord. 15 cents each; $1.00 for 10; $7.00
per 100.
Pocklington — Thoroughly hardy and healthy; bears well
in favorable seasons and locations. Clusters and berries
large; light golden yellow when fully ripe; sweet and
tender, with little pulp. 15 cents each; $1.00 for 10;
$7.00 per 100.
Woodruff — Ripens early, with Delaware; keeps long and
ships well. The vine is an ironclad in hardiness, makes
a healthy, vigorous growth and bears good crops. A
handsome and profitable market Grape, with large
clusters and red berries of good quality. 20 cents each;
$1.50 for 10; $10.00 per 100.
Special quotations on all large orders, by letter, on vine,
bush or other small fruits.
Assorted Fruit Collection
First class 2 year old, 5 to 7 foot trees
$3.50
2 Apple — 1 North West Greening, 1 Stark
2 Pear — 1 Flemish Beauty, 1 Clapp’s Favorite
2 Plum — 1 Lombard, 1 German Prune
2 Peach — 1 Elberta, 1 Champion
2 Cherry — 1 Montmorency, 1 Windsor
1 Quince*— Orange
25 Strawberries
Send at once to
Niagara.
PROGRESS NURSERY CO..
Troy, Ohio.
Agra warn.
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White Grape Currant.
Currants
Currants are perfectly hardy and will thrive in any climate. If grown in good soil and care-
fully taken care of, the yield is enormous. A heavy mulch in the spring, which tends to keep
the ground cool and moist, is very beneficial.
CURRANT PRICES, except where noted, 10 cents each; 80 cents per 10; $6.00 per 100.
Cherry — A general favorite among small-fruit
growers, being very productive and one of
the best of keepers. A strong grower, bear-
ing deep red berries in large clusters.
Fay’s Prolific' — Rich red berries, as large as
those of Cherry Currant, but of better flavor,
with less acid; long-stemmed and easily
picked. The demand usually exceeds the
supply.
London Market — The plant is extremely hardy
and productive, and retains its foliage
throughout the season. Bears beautiful red
berries of large size, and is a reliable cropper.
Ships well and is excellent for market either
near or distant.
Perfection — This is one of the most productive
Currants we have ever known, and in qual-
ity it is superior to anything in the market,
being of rich, mild subacid flavor, and hav-
ing plenty of pulp, with few seeds. In color
it is a beautiful bright red, and of a size
larger than the Fay; the clusters average
longer and the size of
the berries is main-
tained to the end of
the bunch. This is one
of the very best Cur-
rants for the market
grower, as it presents
a fine appearance
when displayed and al-
ways brings the high-
est prices. 25 cents
each; $2.00 for 10;
$16.00 per 100.
Pomona — Deserves
prominence for its
splendid market qual-
ities. The bushes bear
early, and have an un-
equalled record for
actual acreage yield.
The fruits is of good
size and flavor; bright
red; 1 o n g-stemmed;
hangs in fine condition
long after ripening;
ships and markets well,
and is always eagerly
sought for making jel-
lies.
Victoria — Bunches rather
long, of a bright red,
growth slow, spread-
ing and very produc-
tive. Will hang on the
bushes some two weeks
longer than most Cur-
rants, which makes it
one of the most satis-
factory for the home
garden. A very excel-
lent, rather late sort. London Market Currants.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
C URKANTS — Continued.
White Grape — Berries very large; whit-
ish yellow; sweet and of excellent
flavor. Very productive. Bunches mod-
erately long. The finest white sort
grown.
Wilder — Few varieties equal it in the
two essential qualities, productiveness
and long-keeping. Red, with large,
fine-flavored, bright, attractive fruit.
15 cents each; $1.00 for 10; $8.00 per
100.
Gooseberries
Downing Gooseberries.
requires good, rich soil and plenty of moisture to reach a high state of perfection
advisable.
The Gooseberry is one of the hardiest
types of the bush fruits, and is so useful
for cooking, whether green or ripe, and
can be canned with such facility that it
is beginning to be very extensively cul-
tivated for both home and market. It
Mulching is
Downing — Light green; large; fine flavor;
bush very hardy and seldom mildews. One
of the most profitable sorts for either home
or market. 15 cents each; $1.20 for 10;
$10.00 per 100.
Houghton — A vigorous grower; very produc-
tive; free from mildew. A desirable sort.
Fruit medium, roundish, inclining to oval;
skin smooth, pale red; flesh tender, sweet
and very good. 12 cents each; $1.00 for 10;
$8.00 per 100.
Industry — A large, dark red berry, of great
beauty and high quality. An English berry,
and the only one which does as well as our
native sorts. A prolific sort which should be
in every collection. 25 cents each; $2.00 for 10.
Josselyn — The one large Gooseberry that can
be planted with entire confidence. Large,
smooth, of good flavor;; the bush is very
hardy, with clean, healthy foliage, and bears
fine crops of bright red fruit. 20 cents each;
$1.50 for 10; $12.00 per 100.
Smith’s Improved- — In growth of plant, very
upright and vigorous. The fruit is large and
somewhat oval in form, light green, with
a bloom; flesh moderately firm, sweet and
good. 20 cents each; $1.50 for 10; $12.00
per 100.
OUR FRIENDS HELP US.
Schoolcraft, Mich. Aug. 13th.
I enclose you a list of names of people I
think would be interested in Nursery Stock
and Shrubbery, hoping you may receive orders
from them. We have always been satisfied
with our plants and other shrubbery received
from you Our Currants are certainly large and fine and Trees doing fine. Our Strawberry Plants we bought
this snrinsr were nice but a few days after setting tnem we had a heavy rain that buried them up but we
reset them and then 'came the long drouth that has been very severe on everything, so I haven’t half of my
plants left.’ My Clematis is doing fine and I am caring for it the verv hest. T am triad to assist vou in
any way to sell your stock. T ”
Houghton Gooseberries.
it the very best.
I sincerely remain,
am glad to assist you in
EMMA LONGWELL.
Bargain Collection
Enough Currants, Gooseberries and
Asparagrus to supply your table
$1.50
4 Currants — Fays Prolific
3 Currants — Wilder
3 Currants — White Grape
3 Gooseberries — Downing
3 Gooseberries — Houghton
10 Asparagus
Address orders to
Progress Nursery Co., Troy, O.
A Good Fruit Garden
Many of our friends want a variety of fruit throughout the entire fruit season, that
will enable them to put away something in canned or dried fruits for winter’s use. We
recommend certain varieties for the South, certain varieties for the Central States, and
again, different varieties for the far Northern States and Canada. We will answer your
questions promptlv and plainly and tell you what we think you ought to do. It is al-
ways best to write us on these subjects. Tell us how much land you have for fruit grow-
ing and tell us something about the soil.
Special quotations on all large orders, by letter, on all vine, bush or other small fruits.
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Senator Dunlap
Strawberries
The Strawberry is undoubtedly the most highly esteemed of ail small fruits. It is the first
fruit of the season, and the quickest to come into bearing after planting- If well fertilized
and cultivated it is a good bearer on almost any soil.
Set plants 12 to 18 inches apart, in rows 2 V2 feet apart. Mulch well in the fall after the
ground has frozen, and then, just before growth starts in the spring, remove the mulch to
the edge of the rows. This will keep the ground moist during the fruiting season, and also
the berries bright and clean, and will add to their value.
Always plant Strawberries in the spring, for when planted in the fall they seldom do well.
Varieties marked (Imp.) are pistillate or imperfect-flowering. Those marked (Per.) are
Staminate or perfect-flowering sorts. Imperfect-flowering sorts are the heaviest bearers, if
planted near the perfect-flowering sorts. We mix perfect and imperfect bloomers in small orders.
Prices on all Strawberry Plants — Strong,
well-rooted plants, 50 cents for 25; $1.00
per 100; $6.00 per 1,000.
Aroma — (Per.) Plants are very strong, vig-
orous, and yield immense crops of large,
round, dark glossy red berries of excel-
lent quality and very high flavor.
Brandywine — (Per.) Berries very large,
broad heart-shaped; bright red to cen-
ter; firm-fleshed and finely flavored. One
of the very reliable fruiting sorts that
can be depended upon for heavy crops on
a variety of soils. A valuable late berry.
Bubach — (Imp.) A sterling old sort that
combines many excellent qualities; large
and uniform in size, rich color and qual-
ity, extraordinary vigor and fruitfulness.
Fine foliage that endures the hottest sun.
Season early.
On all vine, bush and other small fruits we make special quotations on large orders, by letter.
Brandywine
Cardinal — (Per.) From all places where it
has been tested comes nothing but words
of highest praise. A late introduction
which has leaped into popular favor by
the sheer force of its intrinsic merits. It
is of a very brilliant scarlet, exceedingly
large and of the sweetest, most delicate
flavor. It is one of the most prolific ber-
ries grown, and a remarkably good
shipper.
Gandy — (Per.) The best shipping, long-
keeping Strawberry, as late as the latest
of the well-tested sorts. Large and firm
berries. Of uniform size and shape. On
heavy, rich loams is a marvel of vigor
and fruitfulness.
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Warfield.
Haverland
STRAWBERRIES — Continued.
Haverland — (Imp.) Pollinated with some high-
ly productive, perfect-fiuwering sort, it
yields enormous crops of superb berries.
Early and one of the most valuable market
sorts. Very productive of medium to large,
conical berries that are smooth, regular,
mildly subacid.
Marshall. (Per.) With high culture, the strong,
healthy plants produce great crops. Berries
very large, handsome, highly colored; of
extra quality. Early.
Senator Dunlap. (Per.) One of the very early
sorts, and continues in bearing nearly a
month. An attractive berry, deep red in
color and exceedingly firm in substance
and excellent in quality.
Sample — (Imp.) A money-maker for the
marketman, and destined to become one
of the standard sorts for all sections. A
strong plant that succeeds well on nearly
all soils and yields astonishing crops of
uniformly large, fine berries, pointed, con-
ical, rich scarlet, firm and of fair quality.
It is being planted in immense quantities.
Warfield — (Imp.) Great beauty, firmness, ear-
liness. productiveness and vigor make this
one of the most popular berries now in cul-
tivation.
Wm. Belt — (Per. ) The plant is strong, healthy,
and very fruitful. Berries very large, conical,
bright red, of good flavor. Has taken its
place in many localities for home and
market.
Garden Collection— $1.00
10 Strawberr;
y Bubacli
10
Haverland
10
Senator Dunlap
10
Warfield
10
Wm. Pelt
5 Raspberry Gregg:
5 Raspberry Cuthbert
1 Raspberry, St. Regis
Order Now
PROGRESS NURSERY CO.. Troy, O.
We make special quotations by letter on all vine, bush and other small fruits, when larger
quantity is desired.
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The Famous Cumberland Blackcap Raspberry
Raspberries
Plant 3 feet apart in rows 5 to 7 feet apart. To keep plants in good bearing condition, cut old
wood away as soon as it has rruited. This treatment puts all the strength of the roots into the
young canes that are coming on to produce next year’s crop. Pinch back Blackcap varieties
when they attain a height of about 2 feet, thus keeping the bushes snug and compact, and at
the same time making staking unnecessary.
To secure the best results, cultivate your Raspberries frequently, and mulch both summer
and winter.
Blackcaps
Prices, unless otherwise noted, 50 cts. for 25; $1.50 per
100; $10.00 per 1,000.
Conrath — A fine market berry, sweet and delicious; ber-
ries large. A hardy, productive Blackcap, ripening a
week before Gregg.
Cumberland — Its great, glossy berries outsell all others
of their season, are firm enough to ship well, and of
good quality. A mammoth midseason Blackcap that
loads its stout, stocky canes with handsome fruit. In
hardiness and productiveness none better.
Gregg — Its large, showy berries, produced in great abun-
dance, are firm and ship finely. For many years the
leading Blackcap for market. Midseason.
Kansas — The berries are large, showy, firm and of best
quality, selling for top-notch prices. So strong and
hardy as to endure extreme cold and drought, and yet
bear heavy crops. One of the best Raspberries we
grow.
Munger — Commands a better price than any other sort.
Canes strong, upright, hardy; a berry you will make no
mistake in planting for home or market; fruit firm, of
largest size and delightful flavor. One of the finest for
canning. 75 cts. for 25; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000.
Plum Farmer — A very profitable early market variety on
account of the entire crop maturing in a very short pe-
riod of time. Berries are thick meated, firm, with bloom
similar to Gregg; very attractive.
PI ii m Farmer
I pledge myself to give every cus-
tomer, present and prospective, best
attention in selecting, packing and
shipping stock to fill all orders.
W. E. HEFFNER, President.
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Columbian.
Red and Purple Raspberries
Cardinal — The fruit is large and of excellent
flavor. The canes are of very sturdy growth,
and annually bear great loads of berries.
This is the best of all purple Raspberries by
whatever standard it is measured, and without
a rival in point of productiveness. $1.00 for
25; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000.
Cuthbert — (Queen of the Market). Its berries
are sweet, rich, high-flavored, as beautiful
as strawberries, and so firm that they are
shipped hundreds of miles in good condition.
This superb old variety endures northern
winters or southern summers with equal
vigor, and produces fine crops of large, con-
ical, deep red fruit, even in the cotton-belt,
where so many other sorts fail. Certainly
one of the finest market berries. 60 cents
for 25; $1.75 for 100; $12.00 per 1,000.
Eaton — A strong, sturdy grower, throwing out
many laterals and fruiting to the tips and
from every lateral, a sight to see. A red
Raspberry entirely distinct from all other
varieties. In character of growth, in size,
color, firmness, quality and yield of fruit, in
length of season, and in all strong points it
is one of the best. An immense cropper,
while the fruit is extraordinarily large and
handsome, firm, of the highest quality, and
is a particularly good shipper. $1.25 for 25;
$4.00 per 100.
King — -A large and attractive, bright red fruit
of good flavor, ripening with the earliest and
firm enough to ship nicely. Several of our
best fruit-growers consider this the best of
the red Raspberries. In hardiness, growth
and productiveness all that could be desired.
75 cts. for 25; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000.
A bargain to you on large orders, by letter,
on all vine, bush and other fruit plants.
65 Selected Berry Plants for a $2.00 bill.
10 Raspberry, Kansas 10 Raspberry, Cuthbert
5 Rhubarb, Queen 10 Blackberry, Eldorado
5 Blackberry, Mercereau
25 Strawberry, your selection
Write tonight to
PROGRESS NURSERY CO., Troy, O.
Cardinal Raspberry.
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RED AND PURPLE RASPBERRIES —
Continued.
Loudon — A superior, dark red berry, favored
by commercial growers because of its vigor,
productiveness and the large size of its fruit.
We consider it among the most desirable. 75
cts. for 25; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000.
St. Regis — Is the only Raspberry, thus far
known, that will yield a crop of fruit the
first season planted. Plant St. Regis in
early April, and it will give you ripe berries
the twentieth of June the same season. From
the last of June to the middle of October you
can pick fruit from the St. Regis plant, the
only Raspberry on the market today that
will bear large, beautiful, firm and full-
flavored berries for four straight months of
every year. Comes first and is last to go. This
makes it one of the most valuable Raspber-
ries for the home garden as well as for mar-
ket. It is so firm that it will stand shipping
hundreds of miles, arriving at its destination
in the very best condition. It succeeds upon
all soils, whether light and sandy or cold and
heavy clay, and the canes are absolutely
hardy, always and everywhere, so far as
tested. Anyone who plants this variety will
waste space and time to plant any other red
Raspberry, for it is unsurpassed in excel-
lence of fruit and covers the whole season
from earliest until latest. 10 cts. each; 10
for 80 cts.; 100 for $6.00.
Dewberries
Lucretia Dewberry.
The Dewberry is a dwarf and trailing form
of the Blackberry. The fruit is highly prized as
a market fruit owing to its large size and fine
quality. Set the plants two feet apart in the
row and cover in winter with coarse litter.
Should be mulched in the spring to keep them
off the ground.
Lucretia — The vine is perfectly hardy, healthy
and exceedingly fruitful, with large, showy
blossoms. In size and quality this low-
growing or trailing Blackberry equals any
of the upright sorts. Its berries ripen be-
fore raspberries are gone, are large, soft,
sweet and luscious throughout, with no hard
core. May be grown over walls, trellises or
rocky slopes, where there is no room for
other berries. 75 cts. for 25; $2.00 per 100.
Rhubarb, or Pie Plant
Ranks among the very best of the early pro-
ducts of the garden. After the long, dreary
winter months it furnishes the first material
for fine pies and delicious table sauce.
To produce tender and quick growth, the
ground must be kept very rich.
Strong, healthy roots, 35 cts. for 5; 50 cts.
for 10.
Linnaeus — Stalks large, tender, juicy; produced
quite early.
Queen — Delicious for canning or cooking. The
extra-large, tender stalks are a decided pink;
a very strong-growing sort.
We invite your attention to the back cover
page of this catalogue. Notice, please, the
birdseye view of packing houses, greenhouses
and fields beyond, all for the purpose of pro-
ducing and handling nursery stock the best way.
A good discount, by letter, to all wanting a quantity of vine, bush or other small fruit plants.
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Blackberries
For field culture, plant 3 feet apart in rows 6 feet apart;
for garden culture, plant 4 feet apart in rows 5 feet apart.
Pinch back canes when they reach a height of 3 to 4 feet,
which produces a bushy growth and thus doubles the fruit-
ing capacity of each plant.
Ancient Briton — Markets well. The strong, healthy canes are
heavily laden with sweet, melting berries of medium size.
Well adapted on account of its great hardiness for plant-
ing in all sections subject to severe winters. 7 5 cts. for 25;
$2.00 per 100.
Blowers — Claimed to be the hardiest, the most productive,
the finest quality, and to bring on the market the highest
price of all Blackberries. Has produced 2,694 berries on
one bush, 2,720 quarts on one-third of an acre, and netted
$344.25 profit per acre. Berry very large, jet-black, of best
quality and a good shipper. Unexcelled in productiveness.
$1.25 for 25; $3.50 per 100.
Early Harvest — Canes dwarfish in habit. In sections subject
to cold winters should be protected. Very desirable on ac-
count of its early ripening. $1.00 for 25; $2.50 per 100.
Blowers. Eldorado — The berries
are large, jet-black,
borne in large clusters and ripen well together; they are
very sweet, melting, have no hard core and keep for
eight or ten days after picking with quality unimpaired.
The canes are very hardy and vigorous, enduring the
winters of the far Northwest without injury, and their
yield is enormous. $1.00 for 25; $2.50 per 100.
Erie — The canes are strong, with healthy foliage, hardy,
free from rust, supporting heavy crops of fruit. Berries
large and round, appearing thus even larger than they
really are. Of good quality. $1.00 for 25; $2.50 per 100.
Mersereau — An enormous producer of extra-size berries,
which are brilliant black and retain their color; extra
quality, sweet, rich and melting, without core. Remark-
ably strong grower, upright, producing stout, stocky
canes. Claimed to be the hardiest Blackberry and has
been known to
stand 20 degrees be-
low zero without
protection. $1.00 for
25; $2.50 per 100.
Snyder — Very hardy
and wonderfully Eldorado,
productive. Berries
of medium size, sweet, melting, valuable for cold cli-
mates, as it leads where hardiness is a consideration.
Early. 75 cts. for 25; $2.00 per 100.
Wilson — Strong-growing, amazingly fruitful. A. very su-
perior, large, early berry, of sweet and excellent qual-
ity. Very early to ripen. $1.00 for 25; $2.50 per 100.
Asparagus
Every home with a garden, in the country or city,
should have a good-sized bed of Asparagus. Nothing is
easier to plant or care for, and its being among the first
fruits of the garden makes it a universal favorite. In a
commercial way the supply is always inadequate and the
price high. Plant in rows, setting roots 18 inches apart.
Spread the roots out and plant with crown 2 inches below
the surface of the ground. Top-dress annually with well-
rotted manure.
Strong, two-year plants, 50 cts. for 25; $1.00 per 100;
$8.00 per 1,000.
Donald’s Elmira — Produces thick, green stocks of the
finest quality, very tender and brittle. Surpasses all
others in size, color and yield. You will make no mis-
take in planting this very popular sort.
Conover’s Colossal — -Of a fine quality, tender and highly
flavored, and often ready to cut the second year.
Palmetto — Some years it is on the market ten days be-
fore the other sorts. Sells at top prices, on account of
the great size and beautiful appearance of its stock.
Conover’s Colossal Asparagus.
Quantity reduction, by letter, on all large orders for
vine, bush or other small fruit plants.
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A home without its trees and flowers presents a quite desolate appearance indeed. We all
appreciate a beautiful lawn, properly planted with trees, shrubbery, vines and flowers. Whether
you are the owner of a contracted city lot, or thebroad extended grounds of a country home, do
not overlook the fact that the planting of a few well-selected trees and plants will not only make
your home more home-like, but will also greatly increase the value of your property.
Deciduous Trees
In making one’s selection of ornamental
trees, the need of variety must be emphasized.
For street and avenue planting there are the
dense green-foliaged trees. For backgrounds
and screens there are the evergreens of so
great variety of hue and habit. To give con-
trast and continued brightness there are the
trees of gaily colored foliage. To produce a
bright, cheery aspect in winter there are trees
of beautiful bark and brightly colored berries.
Let us help you make your selection. The
descriptions herein are, by necessity, shorj:.
However, we are always glad to give full and
detailed information to all who are interested.
We solicit your inquiries.
Catalpa Bnngei.
Note — Special quotations by letter on all
large-sized orders or on_ trees of larger size
than quoted.
ASH
American White — (Fraxinus Americana). Our
handsome, broad-headed native Ash. Grows
to a great height, having a straight, clean
trunk, smooth, gray bark and glossy leaves.
Very ornamental as a park, street or lawn
tree. 6 to 8 feet, 50 cts. ; 8 to 10 feet, 65 cts.
European — (F. excelsior). Somewhat smaller
and more spreading than the American Ash,
with short, thick trunk and darker foliage.
6 to 8 feet, 50 cts.; 8 to 10 feet, 65 cts.
BEECH
Purple-leaved — (Fagus purpurea). A most ele-
gant tree for the lawn, as its beautiful, pur-
plish red foliage produces a marked con-
trast when planted in connection with other
trees. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00.
BIRCH
European White — (Betula alba). Quite erect
when young, its branches begin to droop
gracefully with age. Its bark is snowy white
and very effective in landscape work. 4 to
6 feet, 75 cts.
Purple-leaved — (B. purpurea). A variety pos-
sessing all the vigorous habits of the Birch,
with purple foliage. 5 to 6 feet, $1.00.
CATALPA
Bungei — (Chinese Catalpa). A remarkable spe-
cies, forming a dense, round head. Creates
a most unique effect on the lawn. 6 to 8 -foot
stems, $1.00.
Speeiosa — (Western Catalpa). We recom-
mend this for planting where quick shade is
desired, as it is a rapid grower and a very
shapely tree. Especially ornamental in June
when it is laden with beautiful white flowers
in large, showy panicles. 6 to 8 feet, 30
cts.; 8 to 10 feet, 40 cts.
CRAB
Bechtel’s Double-flowering — (Pyrus angusti-
folia). Tree of moderate size, covered in
early spring with large, beautiful, double,
fragrant flowers of a delicate pink. From a
distance the flowers resemble small roses.
Blooms quite young. One of these beautiful
little, shrub-like trees should be planted on
every lawn. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00.
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EXACTLY AS REPRESENTED.
Union, O. July 21-1913.
Dear Sir: — Just a line to let you
know that the trees you sent mw
last Fall have done well and were
exactly as represented. Every apple
tree has lived and made a good
growth this season. Considering this,
along with the other shipments you
have sent me, I can heartily recom-
mend The Progress Nursery Co. as
being straightforward, reliable, and
a proper firm with which to deal.
Yours truly, H. GORDON SMITH.
American Elm
DECIDUOUS TREES — Continued.
DOGWOOD
White-flowering — (Cornus florida). Flowers
white, 3 to SV2 inches in diameter, produced
in early spring before the leaves appear.
The bright red young growth makes this
shrub-like tree very attractive in winter;
very hardy. 2 to 3 feet, 50 cts.
ELM
American — (Ulmus Americana). One of the
grandest of our native trees. Its lofty growth
and graceful, drooping branches make it a
universal favorite. 6 to 8 feet, 60 cts.; 8 to
10 feet, 70 cts.
Scotch — U. scabra). Of lofty growth, smaller
foliage and less drooping habit than the
American. 6 to 8 feet, 60 cts.; 8 to 10 feet,
70 cts.
HORSE-CHESTNUT
Winte-flowering — (ACsculus Hippocastanum).
This well-known species forms a large-sized
tree, of handsome, regular outline. In May
it is covered with magnificent, erect spikes
or panicles of white flowers lightly marked
with red. 5 to 6 feet, 65 cts.
Red-flowering — (iE. rubicunda). Form round;
flowers showy red, blooming a little later
than the white, leaves a deeper green. Con-
trasts well when planted with the white-
flowering. 4 to 5 feet, $1.25.
JUDAS TREE
Or Red Bud — (Cercis Canadensis). A small-
growing tree, of irregular form and heart-
shaped leaves, covered with delicate pink
blossoms in early spring before the leaves
appear; very ornamental. 3 to 4 feet, 60 cts.
LINDEN
American— (Tilia Americana). A state-
ly tree, the branches inclined to
spread and develop into an ample,
rounded head where the tree grows
in the open. Its freedom from in-
sect pests, handsome foliage and
large and fragrant flowers make it
a very desirable ornamental tree.
6 to 8 feet, 75 cts.; 8 to 10 feet, 90
cts.
European— (Tilia platyphyllos). An
excellent, broad-leaved variety,
growing into a noble tree, 60 to 80
feet high. Flowers in June. 6 to 8
feet, 60 cts.; 8 to 10 feet, 75 cts.
MAGNOLIA
Acuminata — (Cucumber Tree). A tall,
very rapid-growing, pyramidal tree.
In midsummer large, creamy white
blossoms appear among its deep
green leaves, and large, cucumber-
- shaped fruits, that turn bright crim-
son, succeed them. 5 to 6 feet, 75 cts.
Soulangeana — In growth it is more
like a large shrub. One of the hard-
iest and finest of foreign Magnolias.
Its blossoms are 3 to 5 inches across,
cup-shaped white and rosy violet,
and comes into full bloom early in
the spring before the leaves appear.
3 feet, $2.00.
American Linden.
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Weir's Cut-leaved Maple.
DECIDUOUS TREES — Continued.
Maple
The Maple in its many varieties is the most
widely planted trees of the day, and justly so.
For streets, avenues and other places where
shade is required, the Silver, Ash-leaved,
Norway and Sugar are invaluable. There are
no more beautiful lawn species than Wier’s
Cut-leaved or the Schwedlerl.
Ash-leaved, or Box Elder. A native tree of ir-
regular, spreading habit. Maple-like in
seed and Ash-like in foliage. A rapid grow-
er, which makes it very valuable where
quick shade is desired. 6 to 8 feet, 40 cts. ;
8 to 10 feet, 50 cts.
Japanese — (Acer polymorphum). There is not
a dwarf tree in cultivation that can com-
pare to the Japanese Maples for grace and
beauty. They grow best in partially shaded
situations and in well-drained soil. Rarely
TRUE TO NAME.
We deal direct with our customers. No “go-
between.” We have no agents. We are re-
sponsible to you for the exact kind of stock
that you want. The sure-to-grow and sure-to-
pay kind. All subject to state inspection laws
and a certificate goes with each shipment.
You get the best that money will buy and
you put the agent’s profit in your own pocket.
over 10 feet high, and there is nothing bet-
ter for a hardy, permanent bed of color.
Very often used to give variety to the shrub-
bery planting, as they hold their color all
summer. Full description of sizes and col-
ors by letter. 2 to 3 feet, $3.00.
Norway — (A. platanoides). Sturdy, compact,
vigorous, it is one of the very best trees
for lawns, parks and gardens. A handsome
tree of fairly rapid growth, forming a
dense, rounded head of strong branches and
broad, deep green leaves, which turn to
beautiful shades of golden yellow in fall.
The most widely planted ornamental tree,
and always beautiful, giving a dense, deep
shade. 6 to 8 feet, 75 cts.; 8 to 10 feet, 90 cts.
Schwedleri — (Purple-leaved Norway). Of the
same growth and habit as the Norway, with
bright crimson foliage in early spring,
which gradually changes to a purplish
green later in the season. At least one of
these beautiful specimens should appear on
every lawn. 6 to 8 ft, $1.00; 8 to 10 ft, $1.25.
Silver-leaved — (A. dasycarpum.) A very quick
grower. Trimmed moderately, it becomes of
very fine shape. Certainly a very beautiful
ornamental tree if given room to develop.
Valuable where quick shade is desired, and
grows to a good size. 6 to 8 feet, 40 cts.; 8
to 10 feet, 50 cts.
Sugar, or Rock — -(A. saccharum). One of the
most desirable of all ornamental trees, be-
ing very stately in growth, of fine form and
beautiful foliage. Especially valuable for
avenue planting. 6 to 8 feet, 75 cts.; 8 to
10 feet, $1.00.
Wier’s Cut-leaved — This remarkably beautiful
tree has a partly drooping habit and finely
divided leaves. A rapid grower and an ex-
cellent lawn tree, particularly for a small
place. 6 to 8 feet, 75 cts.
Silver-leaved Maple.
Norway Maple.
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Tulip Tree.
MOUNTAIN ASH
European — (Sorbus Aucuparia. ) A very beau-
tiful lawn tree, with smooth bark and
dense, regular head, laden in winter with
large clusters of bright red berries. 6 to 8
feet, 65 cts.
Oak-leaved — (S. quercifolia). Of the same fine
habit, but with dark lobed leaves, downy un-
derneath. 4 to 6 feet, 75 cts.
OAK
White — (Quercus alba). One of the largest-
growing Oaks, forming a wide-spreading head
when fully developed. The foliage takes on a
light purplish hue in late autumn. 4 to 6 feet
85 cts.
Mossy Cup, or Bur — (Q. macrocarpa). Of mas-
sive, open growth, with large, heavy leaves
and deeply corrugated bark. 4 to 6 feet, 85
cts.
Scarlet — (Q. coccinea). A grand, round-top-
ped tree, with bright green, deeply cut
leaves that change to sparkling scarlet in
the fall. 4 to 6 feet, $1.00.
PLUM
Purple-leaved — (Prunus Pissardi). A small-
sized, elegant tree with rich purple leaves,
ends of shoots brilliant red. Very desirable
in lawn planting for contrast as it holds its
color well all summer. 3 to 4 feet, 40 cts.
POPLAR
Lombardy — Being of a high, spire-like growth,
it is a favorite in landscape work for break-
ing the monotony of lower, round-top trees.
Leaves glossy green above, silvery beneath.
6 to 8 feet, 50 cts; 8 to 10 ft., 65 cts.
Carolina — While we do not recommend the
extensive planting of Carolina Poplar, it is
very desirable where quick shade is needed.
However, if it is well pruned back the first
few seasons, it makes a strong, durable
growth. 6 to 8 feet, 30 cts.; 8 to 10 feet,
4 0 cts.
SYCAMORE
American — (Platanus occidentalis). Very ef-
fective in winter, when its branches show
almost as white as the birch, and its mot-
tled trunk of gray, green and brown is re-
vealed. Broad-spreading, massive and pic-
turesque; often grows to 100 feet and is a
fine street tree. 6 to 8 feet, 60 cts.; 8 to
10 feet, 75 cts.
European — (P. orientalis). One of the oldest
cultivated trees, and among the best for
street and avenue planting. Grows rapidly
to grand size, is bold, picturesque, hardy,
healthy and vigorous in all soils. Has large,
leathery, clean leaves. 6 to 8 feet, 60 cts.;
8 to 10 feet, 75 cts.
Sycamore.
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TULIP TREE
(Liriodendron tulipifera). A tall, magnificent
native tree, of rapid pyramidal growth. Val-
ued for its smooth, clean bark and handsome
green foliage. Flowers appear the first of
June. They are large, greenish yellow,
blotched orange, and of the same shape as
the tulip. Makes a most desirable tree for
the lawn. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cts. ; 6 to 8 feet, 60
cts.
WILLOW
Laurel-leaf — (Salix laurifolia). A beautiful,
distinct, medium-sized tree, with shining,
laurel-like leaves that make it very conspic-
uous in the sunshine. Has bright green
bark. May be clipped into form or left
bushy. 6 to 8 feet, 60 cts.
Gold-barked — (S. vitellina aurea). A showy va-
riety, with golden bark, making it very at-
tractive in the winter. 6 to 8 feet, 75 cts.
Trees of Drooping , Habit
ASH
Mountain Weeping — Grafted on tall stems, this
tree spreads into a beautiful green tent of
shade. Used extensively in landscape work. 6
feet, 75 cts.
BIRCH
Cut-leaved Weeping — A tree of wonderful
grace and beauty. Tall, vigorous, with
slender, drooping branches; foliage colors
brilliantly in fall, and its bare white trunk
and branches are very beautiful in winter.
6 to 8 feet, $1.00.
ELM
Camperdown Weeping — One of the finest weep-
ing trees, with horizontal limbs and long,
pendulous branches. $1.00.
Cut-leaved Weeping Birch
MULBERRY
Teas’ Weeping — One of the hardiest and most
beautiful of the weeping trees. Grafted on
a straight stem, 5 feet high, its slender,
drooping branches may be trimmed in al-
most any shape. $1.00.
WILLOW
Babylonica Weeping — Most familiar and beau-
tiful of all Willows. One of the finest of all
drooping trees. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cts.
Kilmarnock Weeping — Beautiful ornament on
the lawn and bears the dainty “pussy-wil-
lows” so much sought for in the spring.
Grafted on 5-foot stems. $1.00.
Dandy Shrub Collection
All plants will be strong, two years old, and 2
to 3 feet high.
$1.20
l -Althea, or Rose of Sharon
1 Calycanthus (Sweet-scented Shrub)
1 Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora
1 Spiraea Aran Houttei
1 Symphoricarpos racemosus
1 Viburnum Plicatum (Japan Snowball)
THEY GROW ALL OF THEM.
Washington, Pa., March 24.
Gentlemen :
Just a line to let you know that the trees you
sent me all lived and are doing well and are
exactly as represented. I can heartily recom-
mend the Progress Nursery Company as straight-
forward, reliable and a proper firm with which
to do business.
R. D. 4. Miss Frances Menzer.
Weeping Mulberry
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Evergreens
Arborvitae
American — A native variety easily
grown and especially valuable for
screens and hedges. Erect, pyramidal
habits, with soft light green foliage.
2 to 3 feet, 75 cts; 3 to 4 feet, $1.25.
Ericoides — A very small, compact ever-
green with very fine foliage, which
turns to bronze in winter, making it
very conspicuous. 15 to 18 inches, 50
cts; 18 to 24 inches, 75 cts.
Evergreens should be included in all
ornamental plantings. They are equally
ornamental if used as individual speci-
mens on the lawn, for massing or for
backgrounds of shrubbery or perennials.
They are indispensable for shelter-belts
and screens. During the winter months
when all other plant life is devoid of
leaves, their many shades of green and
blue add a pleasing touch to an other-
wise barren landscape.
In preparing our evergreens for ship-
ment, we dig each plant with a ball
of earth on it and wrap same in bur-
lap. This is assurance that the roots will
not dry out.
Geo. Peabody — A distinct yellow form
that is beautiful as a specimen and
highly valued for contrast of color. In
growth, similar to the American. 18 to
24 inches, $1.25; 2 to 3 feet, $1.75.
Globosa — Forms a dense low globe; handsome
shade of green. 15 to 18 inches, 75 cts.
Pyramidalis — The most compact and erect of
all the Arborvitaes. Foliage a deep green,
retaining its color throughout the entire
season. Price, 2 to 3 feet, $1.00; 3 to 4 feet,
$1.50.
American Arborvitae
Junipers
Irish — Columnar in habit and quite compact
in growth. Fine for formal gardening and
breaking rounded lines. Foliage bluish-
green. 2 to 2V2 ft., 75 cts.; 2 % to 3 ft., $1.00.
Sabina — A dwarf, green foliage, spreading
form. Its nature of growth adapts it par-
ticularly as a connecting link between
the grass and taller evergreens in a
mixed border. 15 to 18 inches, $1.00.
Swedish — A little more spreading than
the Irish, and with a lighter green
foliage. 2 to 2% feet, 75 cts.; 2% to
3 feet, $1.00.
Virginia Glauca — Beautiful blue, glau-
cous foliage that is conspicuous at all
seasons of the year. 18 to 24 inches,
$1.00; 2 to 3 feet, $1.50.
Retinosporas
Plumosa — A very handsome evergreen
from Japan, with a soft fern-like green
foliage. iy2 to 2 feet, $1.00; 2 to 3
feet, $1.50.
Plumosa Aurea- — Foliage similar to the
one above, but of a rich golden yel-
low color. Very popular. 1% to 2
feet, $1.25; 2 to 3 feet, $1.75.
Squarosa — Dense growth; soft, beautiful
silvery blue foliage, arranged in spi-
rals. 1V2 to 2 ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00.
Spruce
Kosters — The attractive blue evergreen
that is so conspicuous in lawn plant-
ings. A striking light blue in color
that makes it one of the finest ever-
greens in cultivation. For individual
plants, or for color effect, nothing bet-
ter. iy2 to 2 ft., $2.00; 2 to 2 % ft., $2.50.
Norway — One of the most largely planted
evergreens. Used either as individ-
ual specimens or for hedge purposes.
1 y> to 2 feet, 50 cts.; 2 to 3 feet, 65 cts.
Koster’s Blue Spruce
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Deciduous Ornamental Shrubbery
By a careful choice of shrubbery, not only a continuous succession of bloom of varied tint
and form is secured throughout the entire summer, but the foliage will present a great va-
riety of riotous color in its many shades of yellow, white, gray, purple and green. In winter
very beautiful effects are produced by the many-colored twigs and berries. Nothing can set
off a lawn or hide some unsightly object or break the outline of foundation walls so com-
pletely as shrubbery planted singly and in masses. Take advantage of our knowledge of or-
namental shrubbery, for we are sure we can make suggestions that will be of help to you in
making your planting.
ALTH2EA (Rose of Sharon) — Very fine, free-
blooming shrubs of the easiest culture.
Very desirable on account of blooming in
August and September in such rich pro-
fusion, and showing such a diversity of
color, when scarcely any other tree or
shrub is in blossom. Very showy if
planted as a hedge. Colors: Double Red,
Rose, Purple, Blue, White, Striped and
Variegated-leaved. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts.
each; $2.00 for 10.
CALYCANTHUS (Sweet-scented Shrub) —
One of the most desirable shrubs. The
wood is scented, the foliage rich, and
flowers of a rare chocolate-color, hav-
ing a peculiar, delightful odor. 2 to 3
feet, 25 cts. each; 45 cts. for 2.
CORNUS Siberica (Dogwood) — Grows 5 to 10
feet high, with clusters of fine, white
flowers, succeeded by a fall crop of or-
namental berries. Branches turn to blood-
red during winter. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts.
each; $1.00 for 5.
Stolonifera (Red Osier Dogwood) — A
rather dwarf form of the Dogwood.
Bark red, flowers white, followed
by pure white berries. 2 to 3 feet,
25 cts. each; $1.00 for 5.
DEUTZIA crenata — Grows 6 to 8 feet
high, becoming a perfect mass of
white bloom in June. May be
planted as specimens, in groups, or used
as background for other shrubbery.
2 to 3 feet, 25 cents each; 4 5 cts. for 2.
Candidissima — Another of the high-growing
Deutzia. Very shapely. Flowers double,
white. 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 45 cts. for 2.
Cornus Siberica (Dogwood).
Deutzia, Pride of Rochester
DEUTZIA gracilis — A species of charming
habit, rarely growing over 2 feet high. Its
slender, drooping branches are wreathed
with pure white flowers. 18 to 24 inches,
30 cts. each; $2.50 for 10.
Lemoinei — Flowers of pure white, borne on
stout branches of upright growth. Of
dwarfish habit and a free bloomer. 18 to
24 inches, 30 cts. each; 50 cts for 2.
Pride of Rochester — A very showy, large-
flowered sort that blooms profusely very
early in the season. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts.
each; 45 cts. for 2.
EXOCHORDA grandiflora (Pearl Bush) — A
compact, hardy shrub growing from 6 to
10 feet high; can be trimmed to any de-
sired shape. Flowers borne in May, in
slender racemes of eight to ten florets
each. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each; 45 cts for 2.
FILBERT, Purple-leaved (Corylus Avellana)- —
A very conspicuous shrub of the Hazel
family having large, dark purple leaves.
Appears to fine advantage planted either
as single specimen or in groups with other
shrubbery, the leaves holding their color
well. 18 to 24 inches, 50 cts.
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Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora.
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS — Continued.
FORSYTH I A Fortunei (Golden Bell) — Of up-
right growth, dark green leaves and bright
golden yellow flowers appearing very early
in the spring. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each;
45 cts. for 2.
Viridissima — Of the same habits as the For-
tunei, except that the flowers are a little
deeper yellow and somewhat twisted. 2
to 3 feet, 25 cts. each; 45 cts. for 2.
HYDRANGEA arborescens grandiflora —
Blooms are of very large size and pure
white. Its most valuable characteristic
is its coming into bloom just after the
passing of the early spring flowers. 2 to
3 feet, 30 cts. each; 50 cts. for 2.
Paniculata grandiflora — Probably no other
shrub is more frequently met with on
lawns and in dooryards, and it justly
merits its wide popularity. Of strong,
spreading habit, with large, terminal pan-
icles of pure white flowers in August, that
change to a pinkish hue in September.
Sometimes grown as a tree. 2 to 3 feet,
25 cts. each; 45 cts. for 2; 3 to 4 feet, tree
form, 75 cts.
KERRIA Japonica (Globe Flower) — A slender
green-barked shrub, with large, rich, glob-
ular, yellow flowers which resemble small
cactus dahlias, blooming from July to Oc-
tober. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each; 45 cts.
for 2.
of orange and red berries in autumn. 2 to
3 feet, 25 cts. each.
PHILARELPHUS coronarius ( Garland Syrin-
ga) — A well-known and highly esteemed
shrub, with pure white, highly scented
flowers, which blossom very early in grace-
ful sprays, and have a resemblance to
orange blossoms. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each;
45 cts. for 2.
Coronarius aureus — A very pretty shrub of
medium size, with golden yellow leaves,
which retain their color throughout the
summer and autumn. Very valuable in
creating pleasing and striking contrasts
with other shrubs. 2 to 3 feet, 30 cts. each.
Bush Honeysuckle - Lonicera
LONTCERA fragrantissima — This Chinese shrub
is greatly valued for its exceedingly sweet-
scented, pinkish white flowers, which ap-
pear in the earliest days of spring. In
sheltered situations it retains its dark
green leaves nearly all winter. 2 to 3 feet, 2 5
cts. each; 45 cts. for 2.
Morrowi — A fine variety from Japan; very
attractive in early spring on account of
its pure white flowers, but is valued chiefly
for the brilliant red fruit that appears in
the fall. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each; 45 cts.
for 2.
Tartarica — Its pink flowers in late spring
contrast beautifully with its bright green
foliage, but its chief charm is its wealth
Bush Honeysuckle Morrowi.
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SAMBUCUS Canadensis
(American Elde r) — A
most hardy shrub, and
largely use for back-
grounds in ornamental
planting, where it cre-
ates a very pleasing ef-
fect, having beautifully
cut leaves, pleasing flow-
ers, followed by rich,
dark red berries. 2 to 3
feet, 25 cts. each; 45 cts.
for 2.
Aurea (Golden Elder) — A
great favorite, on ac-
count of its golden foli-
age which, when planted
with other high-growing
shrubbery, forms a
marked contrast. Flow-
ers white, in flat-topped
cymes. 2 to 3 feet, 25
cts. each; 45 cts. for 2.
Opnlus sterile — This is the well-known
Snowball of all old-fashioned gardens. Be-
sides the showy white flowers in May, the
foliage is very decorative, assuming bril-
liant hues in the fall. 2 to 3 feet, 30 cts.
each; 50 cts. for 2.
WEIGELA rosea — One of the most generally
cultivated species of Weigela; very free-
flowering; of spreading habit and thrives
in any soil. 2 to 3 feet, 30 cts. each.
Eva Ratlike — Very distinct in color of flow-
er from other variety. A remarkably free
bloomer. Flowers are deep crimson, and
produced in great abundance. 2 to 3 feet,
40 cts. each.
Spirea Van Houttei.
SYMPHORICARPOS racemosus (Snowberry)
— A most attractive shrub of graceful,
drooping habit. Has small pink flowers
in July and August, followed by large,
pure white, wax-like berries in clusters.
Highly valued, as it thrives in dense shad-
ed places where little else will grow. 2 to
3 feet, 25 cts. each; 45 cts. for 2.
SYRINGA vulgaris (Purple Lilac) — Beyond
doubt the lilac is among the most popular
of all ornamental shrubs. And this old-
fashioned purple variety holds its own
against all new-comers with its fine, heart-
shaped leaves and splendid panicles of
typical Lilac flowers, which are of de-
lightful fragrance and borne in great
clusters in May. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each.
Vulgaris alba (White Lilac) — Similar in
growth and habit to the Purple, with
pure white flowers. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each.
VIBURNUM Opulus (High Bush Cranberry) —
A very decorative, native shrub, growing
8 to 10 feet high, with white flowers, fol-
lowed by beautiful, showy clusters of
bright red berries. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts.
each; 45 cts. for 2.
Plicatum (Japan Snowball) — One of the
finest shrubs. Moderate in growth and
compact in form, with the branches
spreading at right angles, curiously
crinkled foliage and large, globular flow-
ers of purest white, produced all over the
bush in great abundance. 2 to 3 feet, 35
cts. each; 60 cts. for 2.
Viburnum opulus sterile (Snowball).
Variegated-leaved — Leaves margined with
creamy white; flowers pink. Dwarf. Much
used for contrastive purposes. 18 to 24
inches, 35 cts. each.
SPIRAEA, Anthony Waterer —
A very beautiful, dwarf
variety, blooming from
about the last of June
throughout the whole summer, in beauti-
ful clusters of rosy crimson flowers. Ltse-
ful for edging, mass planting or specimen
work. 18 to 24 inches, 25 cts. each; 45 cts.
for 2.
Billardii — One of the high-growing Spireas,
blooming all summer, in dense panicles of
rich pink flowers. 2 to 3 feet, 30 cts. each;
50 cts. for 2.
Prunifolia. fl. pi. (Bridal Wreath) — As beau-
tiful as it is popular. In early summer
there appear along its slender branches
dainty, pure white, very double flowers.
Its pretty, glossy green leaves change to
crimson and rich purple in autumn. 2 to
3 feet, 30 cts. each.
Van Houttei — A bushy shrub, growing about
5 feet high, with delicate leaves and clus-
ters or panicles of pure white flowers,
which bloom along the entire length of
the slender, drooping branches in early
spring, turning the whole bush to snowy
whiteness. Flowers appear before the
leaves are fully out. 2*.. to 3 feet, 25 cts.
each, 5 for $1.00.
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Tfaunberg’s Barberry Hedge.
Hedges and Screens
Modern home-makers are planting hedges in place of fences, at very little difference in cost
and much more pleasing to the eye. Hedges are equally effective for screens or for separation.
PRICES OF HEDGE PLANTS.
Barberry, Green Leaf and Purple, 18 to 24 inches
Barberry Tliunibergi, 15 to 18 inches
Privet, Amoor River, 2 to 3 feet
Privet, California, two year
Privet, California, one year
Per 10
Per 100
$1.50
$12.00
1.50
12.00
1.80
12.00
1.00
C.00
.80
4.00
Barberry
Green Leaf Barberry — An erect sturdy
grower, with light green prickly leaves.
Clusters of golden yellow flowers, fol-
lowed by dark red berries that last
throughout the winter.
Purple Leaf Barberry — Habits similar to
the above except that the leaves are
purple. Fine for contrast.
Barberry Thunbergi — Not only an inval-
uable shrub where a low compact hedge
is wanted, but fits in admirably with
other shrubs in every planting. Has
handsome foliage of tiny, bright green
oval leaves, than turns the most brilliant
shades of orange and red in the Fall.
The slender, graceful branches are
thickly lined with scarlet berries
throughout the early winter.
Privet
Amoor River Privet — The Chinese varie-
ty, very hardy, has dark green leaves,
which persist almost through the win-
ter. Where a stiff upright hedge is
wanted nothing surpasses the Amoor.
To add to its attractiveness in foliage
it bears erect panicles of beautiful
white flowers in June, followed by
black berries.
California Privet — The most widely plant-
ed of all hedge plants. It is a quick,
strong grower, yet easy to control with
knife or shears. Very easy to grow in
any soil, doing well even in partial
shade.
Amoor River Privet.
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Hardy Vines
AMPEliOPSIS Veitchii — The well-known Bos-
ton Ivy. 25 cts. each.
A. Tricolor — Of the same good vining habit as
the above, with variegated leaves. 35 cts.
each.
ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe.) —
50 cts. each.
CELASTRUS Scandens (Bitter Sweet. )— 25
cts. each.
CLEMATIS Henryi — Creamy white, large flow-
ering. 50 cts. each.
C. Jackmani — Large velvety violet flowers. 50
cts. each.
C. Mad. Ed. Andre — Crimson red. 50 cts. each.
C. Paniculata- — The rampant grower of the
Clematis family, whose small pure white,
star-like flowers almost completely hide the
foliage in August and September. 25 cts.
each.
HONEYSUCKLE, Hall’s Japan — A fine climber
and an all summer bloomer. 30 cts. each.
KUDZU VINE — One of the fastest growing
vines, flowering abundantly in August. 35
cts. each.
WISTARIA Magnified — Flowers lavender. 35
cts. each.
W. Sinensis — Flowers pure white. 50 cts. each.
I have been identified with the Progress Nursery Company for many years. I know every nook and
corner of our nursery fields. I have not given an individual name to every tree, plant and shrub on the
200 or more acres devoted to the production of the stock that we used for filling orders, but every one
of them is a personal friend to me, and if they could speak, would call me by name, because we have
been in company and are known to each other. It is that kind of stock that I want to send you when
you send your order. W. E. HEFFNER, President.
Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle.
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Hardy Phlox in Border.
Hardy Perennials
The hardy Perennial garden is the only really artistic one. By a judicious selection, one
may have a continuous display of bright showy flowers from May until cut short by frost.
For the convenience of our customers we have prepared special lists which give the blooming
season of the different plants, those most admired, ones that are best for cut flowers, and those
that will do well in shady places.
Perennials which bloom in April and May —
Aquilegia, Dianthus, Iris, Peonies, Poppies.
Perennials which bloom in June and July —
Anchusa, Cassia, Cerastium, Digitalis, Funkia,
Platycodon.
Perennials which bloom in August and Sep-
tember— Anemone, Asters, Boltonia, Clematis
Davidiana, Rudbeckia, Tritoma, Veronica.
Perennials which bloom from June until frost
— Coreopsis, Shasta Daisy, Delphinium, Gail-
lardia, Phlox.
Most admired Perennials — Aquilegia, Iris,
Peonies, Rudbeckia, Coreopsis, Shasta Daisy,
Delphinium, Tritoma, Veronica.
Perennials for shady places — Aquilegia, Digi-
talis, Funkia.
Perennials for Cut Fknvers — Aquilegia, As-
ters, Coreopsis, Shasta Daisy, Delphinium. Iris,
Platycodon, Peonies, Phlox, Rudbeckia. Tri-
toma.
Anemone
Japonica — Pure white apple blossom flowers.
Fine for cutting. 20 cts. each; 6 for $1-00.
Anemone, Queen Charlotte — Barge rose-like
flowers of beautiful silvery pink. 25 cts. each;
5 for $1.00.
Anemone, Rubra — Deep red with yellow center.
20 cts. each; 6 for $1.00.
Aquilegia - Columbine
These old-fashioned garden flowers should
have an established place in all perennial gar-
dens. Their curious forms and many pleasing
shades, and the readiness with which they adapt
themselves to all localities, have made them
prime favorites.
Caerulea — The dainty Rocky Mountain Colum-
bine. Blue and white. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25
cts.
Canadensis — Bright red and yellow. 15 cts.
each; 2 for 25 cts.
Chrysantba — Very fragrant yellow flowers. 15
cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
ANCITCSA (Dropmore Variety) — A beautiful
and conspicuous plant in any situation, but
exceedingly showy in rows or groups of gen-
erous proportion. Stools dense and bushy,
each stem nearly covered full length with
double, inch-wide flowers of deepest cobalt
blue. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.
Aquilegia and Digitalis.
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Asters - Michaelmas Daisies
Showy autumn flowers that grow from 3 to
5 feet high, with myriads of tiny, bright col-
ored, daisy-like flowers.
A. Abendrothe — Glowing rosy red. 15 cts each;
2 for 25 cts.
A. Novae Anglae — Large violet-purple flowers.
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
BOI/TONIA Latisquama — Lavender-pink flow-
ers, measuring about an inch across. Re-
sembles the Aster. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
CASSIA Marilandica (American Senna) —
Handsome pinnate foliage and numerous
racemes of showy yellow flowers. 15 cts.
each; 2 for 25 cts.
CERASTIUM Berbersteinei — Very dwarf plant,
with silvery foliage, and small white flowers.
Very desirable for carpeting or edging bor-
ders and beds. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per 10.
CLEMATIS Davidiana — A choice shrubbery
species attaining a height of 2 to 3 feet.
Flowers are tubular shaped of delicate lav-
ender-blue and very sweet scented. 30 cts.
each; 2 for 50 cts.
COREOPSIS Lanceolata (Golden Wave) — One
of the best hardy yellow flowers for massing.
Blooms incessantly throughout the entire
summer and so rich and Intense in color as
to attract all. Attains a height of 2 to 3 feet.
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
SHASTA DAISY — One of the most generous
in bloom of all the perennials, producing
large snow-white flowers throughout the en-
tire summer. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
DELPHINIUM Belladonna (Larkspur) — Indis-
pensable to the herbaceous garden. Its long,
showy, spike-like flowers of delicate tur-
quoise blue persist from June until frost. 25
cts. each; 2 for 45 cts.
Delphinium.
Shasta Daisies.
DIANTHUS Barbatus (Sweet Williams) —
Choice strains of mixed colors, beautifully
marked. $1.20 per doz.
DICENTRA (Bleeding Heart) — Rose-colored,
heart-shaped flowers in drooping racemes.
25 cts. each; 2 for 40 cts.
DIGITALIS Purpurea (Foxglove) — A grand
old-fashioned flower that) produces thimble-
like flowers in immense spikes. Will do well
in shady places. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
Funkia
Broad, luxuriant foliage; handsome, lily-like
flowers produced well above the leaves. Espe-
cially valuable for planting in shady places,
along the sides of buildings and porches where
other plants will not thrive.
F. Caerulea — Large light blue flowers, bloom-
ing in June and July. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25
cts.
F. Grandiflora — Pure white, fragrant flowers,
blooming in August. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25
cts.
F. Lanceolata — Narrow leaves; small lilac flow-
ers produced in clusters in September and
October. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
GALLLARDIA Grandiflora (Blanket Flower) — -
This plant is at home in any soil and has
qualities that make it a leader among
herbaceous plants. Good for cut flowers, its
gorgeous colorings of scarlet-crimson and
vermilion stand out in a bright, attractive
way when planted among other perennials.
15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
Hibiscus, Mallow Marvel.
HARDY PERENNIALS— Continued.
Hibiscus
H. Moseheutos — Large purplish-pink flowers.
10 cts. each; 6 for 50 cts.
H. Crimson Eye — Large white flowers with
crimson centers. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
H. Meehan’s Mallow Marvels — A magnificent
new strain which for size and profusion of
bloom and richness of coloring are among
the most striking and beautiful perennials
that grow. 35 cts. each.
Iris Pallida Dalinatica.
PAVAVER Orientale — The brilliant Oriental Pop-
py, with large and flaming flowers of orange-
scarlet are the earliest bright spots in the gar-
den. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
PLATYCODON Grandiflora — A beautiful peren-
nial, forming a dense, branching bush of upright
habit, foliage very neat; bears a constant succes-
sion of handsome, large bell-shaped, deep blue
flowers. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
German Iris
Irises flourish and flower exceedingly in any or-
dinary soil. They are indispensable for shrubbery
and herbaceous borders, both on account of their
hardiness and easy culture and for their lavish
wealth of bloom. We offer only the choicest of va-
rieties.
Barry — Stands, pure light blue; falls, white over-
spread with dark purple shading to blue at the
tips. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
Celeste — Stands and falls light celestial blue.
Flowers extra large. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
Flavescens — Delicate light yellow, shading to
white, edged with gold. 25 cts. each.
Florentina Alba — Soft silvery white with orange
beard. Very fragrant. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
Mad. Chereau — Stands and falls crimped. White,
distinctly edged with rosy-violet. Tall growing.
25 cts. each.
Pallida Dalmatica — Stands fine lavender-blue; falls
a shade darker. Flowers extra large. A superb
variety for massing. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
How to Order
We concede that everyone ought to know their
own business, but we are convinced that a lot of
people do not always know the best selection to
make when placing an order. We are always
glad to give our views as to what would be best
and most profitable for the fruit grower or the
home beautifier. Just tell us what you want to
do and perhaps we can keep you from making
a mistake that you would regret in days to
come.
THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
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Peonies
Phlox
Among all the splendid flowers grown in the
hardy garden, there is none which can equal
the Peony. In late spring and early summer
it produces beautiful flowers that rival the rose
in brilliancy of color and perfection. After
much testing we have selected the following
six varieties which we consider the leaders of
all the many hundreds that some growers are
offering.
Anemoneflora — Collar of broad guard petals
with center of very narrow petals, soft pink
straited golden-yellow. 35 cts. each.
Festiva Maxima — The largest and undoubtedly
the most popular of all. Color, pure white
with center petals tipped with carmine. 50
cts. each.
Humei — Pure, bright, deep pink, vigorous
grower. The best late pink. 35 cts. each.
Louis Van Houtte — Medium size, semi-rose
type. Deep carmine-rose, tipped silver with
fiery reflex. 35 cts. each.
Meissonier — Medium size bomb, developing a
crown with age. Uniform brilliant purple-
red. A most generous bloomer. 65 cts. each.
Queen Victoria — Large globular, milk-white
guards, tinted flesh, center cream-white, with
crimson spots. 65 cts. each.
We will make a special price of $2.50 for one
each of the above varieties.
I promise to personally see to it that your
order has careful attention in our office, and
is passed on to Mr. Heffner, who supervises the
filling of it to your entire satisfaction.
A. A. DINSMORE, General Manager.
There is no exaggeration in saying that the
hardy Phlox is among the best and most popu-
lar of garden flowers. For producing an ele-
gant show of color it has no equal. When
grouped with either shrubbery or other peren-
nials a most pleasing effect is produced, as it
is an all summer bloomer. We offer the fol-
lowing varieties, which are conceded to be the
best:
Bacchante — Tall growing, Tyrian rose with
crimson eye.
Coquelicot — Glowing orange red, with violet
eye.
Miss Linguard — The earliest white, a most pro-
fuse bloomer.
Pantheon — Extra large flat flowers of pure
pink.
R. P. Struthers — Brilliant rose red, crimson
eye.
Von Lassburg — Pure white, dwarf grower.
AH Phlox, 15 cts. each; $1.20 per 3 0.
RUDBECKIA (Golden Glow) — The double, yel-
low, dahlia-like flowers borne on stems 6 to 8
feet high in great profusion, make it a very
conspicuous plant. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.
TRITOMA Pfitzeri (Red Hot Poker Plant) —
One of the most striking flowers in cultiva-
tion. Has sworl -like leaves 2 to 3 feet long,
and a 3 to 4 foot flower stalk, which is
crowned by a 5 to 6 inch spike made up of
numerous drooping florets an inch long and
of flaming orange red. 25 cts. each; 5 for
$1.00.
VERONICA Longifolia — An admirable border
plant. Flowers are borne on large compact
spikes of deep blue, which are supported
above the foliage, blooming abundantly. 15
cts. each; $1.25 per 10.
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Hardy Garden Roses
Frau Karl Druschki.
While our list of Roses is not large, it is made
up of those most highly prized by flower-lovers.
Make your selection from the following, and
assure yourselves that you are getting only the
truly beautiful varieties.
Hybrid rerpetual or Monthly Roses bloom
profusely in June and at intervals throughout
the summer. They are extremely hardy.
Tea Roses are almost constant bloomers; the
shapely buds breaking out in their many de-
lightful tints in early summer and continuing
throughout the entire season. They require
some little protection in winter.
Climbing- and Rambler Roses are great favor-
ites for porch, wall or trellis decorations. They
are more than generous in their bloom, anci
each year put forth a wealth of foliage and
new growth.
Hybrid Perpetual or Monthly
Roses
Alfred Colomb — A superb, brilliant crimson
Rose, of very large full form; extremely
fragrant; blooms freely and grows well.
Clio — The color is a delicate satiny blush, with
slightly deeper center. - The -plant is strong
and blooms freely, displaying its great flow-
ers boldly on good stems-’a-gainst large, rich
leaves.
Frau Karl Druschki — The finest white hybrid
Rose, with large, full flowers of splendid
form. It is marvelous in its beauty in half-
open bud and in the clear white of the full-
open bloom. Flowers from June until au-
tumn. 40 cts. each.
General Jacqueminot — Brilliant crimson; very
large and extremely effective. A general fa-
vorite wherever planted.
Mrs. John Laing — Soft pink; large and of fine
form, produced on strong stems; exceedingly
fragrant.
Paul Neyron — Flowers of immense size and
beauty; one of the largest Roses grown
and one of the finest; color deep crimson,
very fresh and pretty.
Tea Roses
Caroline Testout — Large and double; color
clear, bright rose. Of very sturdy habit
and an abundant bloomer.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria — White, blended
with cream-color; very large, full and
double, almost perfect in form, and it con-
tinues beautiful even when fully ex-
panded; a most generous bloomer.
Killarney — The exquisite shade of pink of
this most beautiful Rose is hardly equaled
by any other variety. Very fragrant; the
buds are exceedingly large and of beauti-
ful form; the flowers of immense size;
the bush is of magnificent growth and
bears its beautiful burden of flowers all
summer.
La France — Very large, double and of su-
perb form; color delicate silvery rose. A
most constant bloomer.
Maman Cochet — Flowers large, full, clear
carmine-rose, shaded with salmon.
Rose Prices
Prices, unless otherwise noted, 35 cts.
each, $3.00 for 10.
Margaret Dickson — Of magnificent form;
white, with pale flesh center; petals very
large, shell-shaped and of great substance;
fragrant.
General Jacqueminot.
THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
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Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses
Flower of Fairfield — The new, ev.erblooming Crim-
son Rambler. The one fault' of the Crimson
Rambler is that it does not last long enough.
This fault has been eliminated in this new ever-
bloomer, which puts forth its flowers in rich
■ profusion throughout the entire summer. The
flowers are very compact, and much more bril-
liant than the old Crimson Rambler. 50 cts. each.
Tansendschon (Thousand Beauties) — The sensa-
tional new climber, producing on the busn so
many different colors and tints that it is impos-
sible to describe the variation, hence the name,
“Thousand Beauties.” The colors run from deli-
cate rose through the intermediate shades of
bright rose and carmine, with white and yellow
tints. A strong grower, with few thorns and ab-
solutely hardy. 50 cts. each.
Miscellaneous Hardy Roses
Maman Coeliet.
Crimson Baby Rambler — This wonderful ad-
dition to the Rose family is free from insects
and absolutely hardy everywhere. Col-
or clear, brilliant ruby-red; foliage
dark and glossy. It grows only to a
height of about 20 inches, and blooms
constantly throughout the summer. iFor
creating solid beds of low-growing
Roses of brilliant color, no Rose is the
equal of the Baby Rambler on account
of its unique character, and for growing
as a pot-plant it has no superior. It is
also a choice plant for edging borders of
shrubs, other Roses or perennials. 50 cts.
each.
Yellow Baby Rambler — This is a new crea-
tion of Peter Lambert, the famous German
rose grower. Of exactly the same good
habits as the Crimson Baby and creates a
most pleasing effect if planted in connec-
tion with it. 75 cts. each.
Wichuraiana — The handsome trailing Jap-
anese Rose so useful in covering rocker-
ies mounds or embankments. The pure
white, single flowers appear in great pro-
fusion in July, while its almost evergreen
foliage makes it very desirable at all seasons
of the year. 40 cts. each.
Soleil d’Or — A fine, hardy, outdoor Rose, of
much the same character as the Hybrid Per-
petuals. Color gold and orange-yellow,
varying to ruddy gold, suffused with nastur-
tium-red. 45 cts. each.
Tree Roses — Grafted on 4 to 5 foot hardy
Rose stocks, making a very handsome addi-
tion to the lawn or Rose-garden. We can
supply them in white and in the different
shades of pink and crimson. $1.00 each.
Baltimore Belle — Delicate pink flowers in large clusters, giving the
whole plant the appearance of a perfect mass of
bloom.
Crimson Rambler — Very vigorous, making a growth of
from 8 to 10 feet in a season. The panicles of Roses
are large and remain perfect for several weeks. This
is the famous crimson-clustered climber, so effective
when grown on pillars, porches and trellises.
Dorothy Perkins — Flowers a beautiful shell-pink; foli-
age finer, smoother and darker than Crimson Rambler.
Crimson Rambler Rose.
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY. OHIO
Summer and Autumn-flowering Bulbs
Canna Forence Vaughan.
These Bulbs must be taken up in the fall and
kept from freezing.
Cannas
A bed of well-grown Cannas is a veritable
bit of the tropics, ■with their wide, arching
leaves and stiff stalks of flaming flowers. This
effectiveness is not confined to only a few
weeks’ display, but being exuberant in growth,
a bed of Cannas soon becomes attractive after
planting, and each day adds to its beauty.
Flamingo — Tall-growing; bright orange-scar-
let flowers well displayed above the foliage.
4 feet. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.
Florence Vaughan — Conceded by all to be the
best yellow-spotted Canna. Flowers very
large, of perfect form, with broad, overlap-
ping petals, nicked at ends. Color brilliant
yellow, spotted with red. 3 feet. 10 cts. each;
$1.00 per dozen.
Richard Wallace — Tall-growing, heavy trussed,
canary-yellow, the largest and best of its
color. 4 feet, 15 cts. each.
Fouisiana — A strong, vigorous grower, produc-
ing a dense mass of glossy green foliage and
vivid scarlet flowers, often measuring 7
inches across. 6 feet, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per
doz.
Wyoming — A beautiful new variety of purplish
bronze foliage. Flowers large, bright orange,
slightly rimmed with rose. 6 feet, 25 cts.
each; $2.50 per doz.
Our ornamental trees
and
shrubbery, vines
and flowers, are all healthy
and
hardy,
and
have the same careful
inspection
which
we
give our fruit trees.
Dahlias
Well-known autumn-flowering plants, grow-
ing from 2 to 5 feet high, and producing a pro-
fusion of flowers of the most perfect and beau-
tiful forms. Colors; Pink, Red, Yellow and
White. 15 cts. each; $1.35 per doz.
Gladioli
These good old-fashioned flowers have
come back as prime favorites with everybody.
They grow in any good garden soil with very
little care, even doing well in dry seasons. The
handsome shadings of their blossoms have no
equal. Choice mixed bulbs, 35 cts. for 6; $4.00
per 100.
Tuberoses
Fall-flowering bulbs whose popularity has
never waned. Aside from the beauty of their
long, compact spikes of double flowers, their
exquisite perfume affords one of the most
positive delights of the fall garden. 5 cts. each;
35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100.
On all Shrubs, Vines, Perennials and Roses sent by
mail add 5c to the price listed under the variety.
Bulbs for Fall Planting
Crocus, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Tulips will
be priced in our fall planting circular. We
want your order.
A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER GARDEN.
If you will let us have a description of the
choicest spot in your garden or a corner of your
yard, stating its size and something about its
surroundings, we will be glad to give you a
suggestion for the planting of Summer and
Autumn flowering bulbs, flowering shrubbery, or
anything that will make that spot most beau-
tiful. State preference and we will help you
make the best use of it.
Gladiolus.
THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
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Progress Trees and Plants by Parcel Post
Every Order is Personally Inspected by Mr. Heffner
We have added this new department to our business that we may be in position to serve
those of our customers who live a long- distance from their express and freight offices. Plant-
ing season comes at a busy season of the year and few people feel like losing a half to three-
quarters of a day going to town for two or three dollars’ worth of plants. Order through our
Parcel Post Department and your mail carrier will deliver your stock right at your door,
and we pay the mailing charges.
Our parcel post stock is strong and vigorous. The trees are stocky and well rooted, but not
quite as tall as our orchard size trees, which is necessary to meet the United States mailing
requirements. They are well developed and will give satisfaction.
In doing up mail packages we use a special
marshes. This moss holds moisture indefinite
heavy paper, which insures the stock arriving
In ordering be sure to mark at the top of or
the following prices. We cannot afford to fill
Grapes
Concord — 12 cts. each; $1.00 per 10.
Moore’s Early, Worden, Diamond, Niagara,
Brighton and Catawba— 18 cts. each; $1.50
per 10.
Delaware and Woodruff — 22 cts. each; $1.90
per 10.
Currants
All varieties listed in catalogue, except Per-
fection, 15 cts. each; $1.10 per 10.
Perfection — 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 10.
Gooseberries
Each
Per 10
Downing
$1.50
Houghton
1.20
Industry
2.50
Josselyn & Smith
2.00
Raspberries
Conrath, Cumberland, Gregg, Plum Farmer
4 cts. each; 30 cts. per 10.
Cuthbert, King, Doudon — 5 cts. each; 40 cts.
per 10.
Eaton — 7 cts. each; 60 cts. per 10.
St. Regis — 16 cts. each; $1.20 per 10.
moss which is secured from the Michigan
ly. All packages are securely wrapped in
in perfect condition.
der sheet “Prepaid Parcel Post Order.” Use
an order amounting to less than $1.00.
Blackberries
Ancient Britton — 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per 10.
Blowers — 7 cts. each; 60 cts. per 10.
Early Harvest, Eldorado, Erie, Mercereau — 6
cts. each; 50 cts. per 10.
Asparagus — in variety, 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per
10.
Rhubarb — 10 cts. each; 5 for 40 cts.
Strawberries — In variety, 30 cts. per 10; 60 cts.
per 25.
Fruit Trees
Each Per 10
Apple ....... V. $0.22 $1.80
Pear 27 2.25
Peaches 18 1.40
Plums 28 2.40
Quinces 30 2.50
Cherries 30 2.50
Parcel Post Combinations
Strawberries — 10 Bubach, 10 Haverland, 10
marshall, 10 Senator Dunlap, 10 Warfield, by
mail, $1.00.
Raspberries — 12 best raspberries for 50 cts,
by mail. 5 Kansas, 5 Cuthbert, 2 St. Regis.
Phlox — 4 Phlox for 50 cts., by mail. 1 Pink,
1 Red, 1 White, 1 Carmine.
25 Strawberries and 20 Asparagus, by mail
$1.00.
Early orders are best for a good
many reasons. We have a larger
stock to select from — you can get what
you ask for in every variety. Toward
the close of the season we are liable
to run short of some varieties. We
try to keep our stock uniformly large
enough to meet all demands, but nat-
urally shortages will occur. We want
our friends to have the best. Therefore, come
early. The fact that our President, Mr. W. E. Heffner,
and our General Manager, Mr. A. A. Dinsmore, give
personal attention to every order received, means
that you get an intelligent service. They will honestly
endeavor to please you. Use the order blank. Address
vour orders to
Progress Nursery Co., Troy, Ohio
It is Best to Order Early
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THE PROGRESS NURSERY COMPANY, TROY, OHIO
The Home Beautiful. Let us help you make yours beautiful.
Things Worth Knowing
Suggested by W. E. Heffner
Shrubs That Bloom for 6 Weeks or More.
Kerria Japonica
Hydrangea Arbores-
cens
Hydrangea Paniculata
Spirea Billardi
Honeysuckle
Weigela Eva Rathke
Spirea Anthony
Waterer
Shrubs That Bloom in April and May.
Porsythia Spirea, Van Houttei
Cornus Spirea Prunifolia
Deutzia, Pride of Syringa
Rochester Viburnum
Honeysuckle
Shrubs That Do Well in Shady Places.
Symphoricarpus Kerria
Forsythia Barberry
Cornus
Shrubs Good for Cut Flowers.
Deutzias Hydrangea
Spireas Syringa
Viburnum (Snowball) Kerria
Shrubs That Bloom in June and July.
Calycanthus Hydrangea Arbor-
Deutzia Gracillis escens
Deutzia Lemoinei Kerria Japonica
Shrubs That Bloom in August and September.
Hydrangea Paniculata Spirea Billardi
Spirea Anthony Symphoricarpus
Waterer Weigela
The following is a collection of 18 shrubs with arrangement suggested to be used as a com-
pact group for corner of lot of building. The taller growers marked “T” should furnish the
background. The medium growers, marked “M,” should come next and the dwarf growers,
marked “D,” should form the border. This will also furnish bloom throughout the entire
summer.
1
2
2
3
2
Forsythia (T)
Symphoricarpus (T)
Sambucus (T)
Spirea Van Houtte (M)
Weigela (M)
2 Barberry Purple Leaf (M)
2 Barberry Thumbergi (D)
2 Spirea A. W. (D)
2 Deutzia Gracillis(D)
All plants should be set about 30 inches apart.
Make Your Own Collection
We will place in every order amounting to $2.50 to $5.00 anything you may select listed
at 25 cents in our catalog.
In orders amounting from $5.00 to $7.50 we will include whatever you select amounting
to 50 cents.
In orders amounting to $7.50 to $10.00, we will place anything you select from the cal-
alog amounting to 75 cents.
All orders larger than $10.00 will contain premiums according to their size.
We invite your patronage, absolutely confident that we can serve you to your entire sat-
isfaction. THE PROGRESS NURSERY CO., Troy, Ohio.
.. B. MORSE COMPANY, ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
W. E. HEFFNER A. A. DINSMORE
President and General Mgr. Sec’y and Business Mgr.
We make this sincere promise to every customer. We give your
rder personal and prompt attention. We will exercise care in the
election of stock to be shipped to you. We will pack it the best we
now how and make shipment in accordance with your directions at
he proper time. Every word on this order sheet is a promise to do
t right. Yours appreciatively,
W. E. HEFFNER.
A. A. DINSMORE.
ORDER SHEET
rhe Progress Nursery Co.
Troy, Ohio.
Please write your name and address distinctly and in full with each order. Old customers who have moved since last
eason will please state their former address also. Extra order sheets and return envelopes on application.
"lease ship the following goods on the terms and conditions stated in your general
catalogue :
Jame
Write plainly.
’ost Office
Jounty State
>. O. Box or St R. F. I). No,
Date 19
Amount Enclosed
$
NOTICE — Our terms are cash with
order, which may be sent by draft,
money order or registered letter,
Postage stamps may be sent if
more convenient. Shipping C. O. D.
adds an unnecessary expense.
/If different \
express Office ^from p Q ) Ship by
We do not substitute unless so instructed, but if the varieties or sizes are exhausted we advise permitting us to do so,
ut will refund the money sent, instead of substituting, if so requested. Varieties given in place of those ordered will be
abeled with their true names.
Do you wish us to substitute to the best of our judgment in case any varieties or sizes ordered should be exhausted?
Vrite YES or NO.
QUANTITY
ARTICLES AND DESCRIPTION
PRICE
•
Amount Forward
QUANTITY
ARTICLES AND DESCRIPTION
Amount Brought Forward
PRICE
Send this as my premium :
TOTAL
PROGRESS IDEAL GARDEN COLLECTION
1G3 plants for $8.00 — enough for 30x30 feet square. Sufficient to furnish the finest fruit for table of any ordinary family.
It is the greatest bargain we have ever offered.
25 Warfield Strawberries
3 Wilder Currants
3 Fay’s Prolific Currants
1 Victoria Currant
2 Houghton Gooseberries
2 Downing Gooseberries
25 Cumberland Black Raspberries
25 Cuthbert Red Raspberries
2 St. Regis Red Raspberries
25 Aroma Strawberries
25 Haverland Strawberries
25 Senator Dunlap Strawberries
We will include something extra if you will write here, address of fruit growers whom you think would
like to have our Catalogue.
SPRAYING
The necessity of spraying- is acknowledged by all authorities as being one of the requirements of successful
fruit-growing. An enormous amount of money has been spent during the last few years in every state in the
Union for the study of sprays and mixtures, and the value of each. Spraying not only insures better fruit, but
more of it, greatly increasing its quality and value.
Table for Spraying
1st Application
2d Application
3d Application
4th Application
Apple
Before buds start,
copper sulphate
solution and ar-
senate.
After the blossoms
have formed but
before they open.
Within a week after
the blossoms fall,
bordeaux mixture
and arsenate.
2 weeks later, bor-
deaux mixture and
arsenate.
2 weeks later if neces-
Cherry
Before buds open, bor-
deaux.
When the fruit has
set, bordeaux.
2 weeks later, bor-
deaux or kerosene.
sary, bordeaux and
arsenate.
Pear
Before buds open, bor-
deaux.
When the blossoms
have formed but
before they open,
bordeaux or kero-
sene.
Within a week after
the blossoms fall,
bordeaux or kero-
sene.
Repeat in 2 weeks if
necessary, bordeaux
mixture or kerosene.
Plum
Before buds open, bor-
deaux.
Black Knots should be
As soon as the blos-
soms fall, bordeaux.
cut off and burned
2 weeks later, bor-
deaux or paris
green.
whenever found.
Repeat at intervals of
2 weeks if neces-
sary.
Peach
Very early, before
April 1, copper sul-
phate.
2 weeks later, bor-
deaux.
When the fruit is set,
copper sulphate.
Repeat in 2 weeks if
rot appears, copper
sulphate.
Quince
Raspberry
Blackberry, etc.
Before buds open.
Before buds open, bor-
deaux.
When fruit is set.
When new canes are
a foot high, bor-
deaux.
2 weeks later.
2 weeks later, bor-
deaux.
3 weeks later.
Grape
Before buds open, cop-
per sulphate and
paris green.
When the leaves are
half grown, paris
green.
When the fruit is set,
paris green.
Repeat in 3 weeks if
necessary, paris
green.
Gooseberry
As leaves open, bor-
deaux.
Repeating in two
weeks, bordeaux.
2 weeks later, bor-
deaux.
Repeat in 2 weeks if
necessary, bordeaux.
Currant
Strawberry
As soon as worms are
found on lower
and inner leaves,
bordeaux.
Just as the blossoms
open, bordeaux.
If worms reappear,
repeat in 2 weeks,
bordeaux.
After fruit is set, bor-
deaux.
Repeat in 4 weeks if
necessary, hellebore.
As soon as berries are
harvested, bordeaux.
After fruit is picked,
bordeaux freely.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE
Copper sulphate 6 pounds
Quicklime 4 pounds
Water 45 gallons
To destroy leaf-eating insects, add four ounces of
paris green. For peach, use three pounds each of
copper sulphate and lime, and three ounces of paris
green, on account of tenderness.
We recommend crude petroleum, 20 to 25 per cent,
with water, for apples, pears, plums, etc., and whale-
oil soap, full strength and quantity, for peaches.
ARSENATE OF LEAD
Arsenate of Lead, 1 lb. Water, 150 gallons.
HELLEBORE
Fresh White Hellebore, 1 oz. Water, 3 gallons.
KEROSENE EMULSION
Hard Soap y2 pound
Boiling Water 1 gallon
Kerosene 2 gallons
TOBACCO
Boil Tobacco-stems, and use at the rate of two
gallons to each pound of stems, for sucking insects.
AMMONIACAL COPPER CARBONATE
Copper Carbonate, 5 ounces. Ammonia, 2 quarts.
Water, 50 gallons.
The Copper Carbonate is best dissolved in large
bottles, where it will keep indefinitely, as it should be
diluted with water as required. For the same purpose
as bordeaux.
COPPER SULPHATE SOLUTION
Copper Sulphate, 1 pound. Water, 25 gallons.
This should be used only before the foliage appears.
It is easily applied, and acts as a general germicide
and disinfectant. In simple solution copper sulphate
is very injurious to foliage. When lime is added, as in
making bordeaux mixture, its corrosive action is
neutralized and injury to the foliage prevented. It
adheres to the foliage better by the agency of lime.
Suitable Distances for Planting
Apples, Standard 30 to 40 ft.
Apple, Dwarf , 8 to 10 ft.
Pears, Standard 18 to 20 ft.
Pears, Dwarf 10 ft.
Peaches 16 to 18 ft
Nectarines and Apricots 16 to 18 ft.
Cherries, Sweet 18 to 20 ft.
Cherries, Sour 15 to 18 ft.
Plums 16 to 20 ft.
Quinces 10 to 12 ft.
Grapes 8 to 10 [ft.
Currants 3 to 4 ft.
Gooseberries 3 to 4 ftt
Puaspberries, Red 3 to 4' ft.
Raspberries, Black 4 to 5 ft.
Blackberries 5 to 7 ft.
Strawberries, in rows 1 by 3% ft.
Strawberries, in beds IV2 by 1 Vo ft.
Asparaus, in beds 1 by 1 % ft.
Asparagus, in field 1 by 3 ft.
Number of Trees or Plants to Acre
1 ft. apart each way 43,560
2 ft. “ “ “ 10,890
3 ft. “ “ “ 4.S40
4 “ “ “ 2.722
5 ft! “ “ “ !!!!!.!! L742
6 ft. “ “ “ 1,210
7 ft. “ “ “ 888
8 ft. “ “ “ 6S0
9 ft. “ “ “ 537
10 ft. “ " “ 435
12 ft. “ “ “ 302
14 ft. “ “ “ 222
15 ft. “ “ “ . . ' 193
16 ft. “ “ “ 170
IS ft. “ “ “ 134
20 ft. “ “ “ 108
25 ft. “ “ “ 69
30 ft. “ “ “ 48
35 ft. “ “ “ 35
40 ft. “ “ “ 27
RULE — Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are apart in the rows, and
the product will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill, which, divided into the number of feet
In an acre (43,560), will give the number to acre.
THIS Catalogue was carefully and honestly written and illustrated for the
purpose of acquainting the buying public of nursery stock with what we
have to offer. We have promised good service. If favored with an order
you will find our performance to be even better. Do not lay it aside; fill out
the order blank; mail it today. Progress Nursery Co., Troy, Ohio.
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