A descriptive catalogue of deciduous and citrus fruit trees, grape vines and small fruits, ornamental trees and vines, fine palms and roses : 1903-1904

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Nursery and Propagating Grounds, . . . Dinuba, Cal.
City Office and Sales Yard, . . 928 | St., Fresno, Cal.
Telephone: John 121

FRESNO, CAL., U.S. A.

THE FOREWORD.

We take pleasure in presenting this edition of our Descriptive Catalogue
to the public. It has been our endeavor, in issuing this book, to make it
concise, accurate and attractive; and while we have not gone extensively
into minor varieties, we believe everything of value is fully described.

Our nurseries are now located at Dinuba (a town about 30 miles from
Fresno, on the S. P. R. R.), and comprise some 320 acres of the richest
and best land in this noted district.

Shipping facilities are excellent, being within a quarter of a mile of the
S. P. depot and about eight miles from the Santa Fe.

Main office and sales yard is still at Fresno, and all orders for shipment
in less than carload lots, unless otherwise directed, will be made from this
point.

Our packing yard is in charge of men with many years’ experience, and
purchasers can rest assured their orders will be packed for shipment in the
best possible manner. Should there be instances where deliveries are not
satisfactory, we shall be pleased to be notified immediately upon receipt of
stock, so that we can at once make everything right.

Our sales yard will remain open from December Ist to May tst. In-
tending purchasers have a better opportunity of examining our stock here
than at the nurseries, and when convenient we would suggest an examina-
tion of our stock before buying.

A WORD OF CAUTION.

Correspondents will please observe as far as possible the following regu-
lations:

1. The name of varieties should be plainly written on a separate sheet
of paper in order to prevent mistakes.

2. It is always advisable to send in orders as early as possible, as they
are usually filled in the order in which they are received.

3. We sometimes have complaints from customers for not filling their
order. This implies that our stock of such varieties as are not sent is ex-
hausted. It is our rule never to substitute, unless given authority to do so
on the part of patrons.

4. Persons not acquainted with the different varieties would do well to
leave the selection to us, as we shall send only such as give general satis-
faction.

5. State distinctly how you wish us to ship—by freight or express; also
designate the route; otherwise we will use our own discretion in forward-
ing; but in all cases the articles are at the risk of the purchaser after being
shipped.

6. When contracts are made to deliver trees to any particular place,
our responsibility ceases the day on which the purchaser was notified to re-
ceive his shipment.

7. Orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied by a re-
mittance or satisfactory references. Remittances may be made by draft on
San Francisco, or postal order or express money order on Fresno, Cal.

8. Customers are requested to notify us at once if errors occur in filling
orders, as we always endeavor to make satisfactory amends.
Address all communications to

THE FRESNO NURSERIES,

F. H. WILSON, Proprietor,

P. O. Box 42 FRESNO, CAL.

GUARANTEE.

Trees are all budded or grafted from bearing trees. Our nursery stock
is handled by experienced and careful men; nevertheless, with all our
caution, mistakes of minor importance may occur.

Long experience has shown us the urgency of keeping our varieties true
to name, and hence we are at all times anxious and willing to replace, on
good and sufficient evidence, all trees that may prove otherwise; neverthe-
less, it is mutually understood and agreed between purchasers and our-
selves that we shall not at any time be liable for any amount greater or
in excess of the original price of the stock at date of sale. We solicit your
patronage, but in justice to ourselves cannot accept your orders on any
other terms.

NUMBER OF TREES OR PLANTS ON AN ACRE.

Equilateral
DISTANCE APART. Sauare | “Triangle
Method
Distance, 1 foot apart each way, No. plants 43,560 590,300
te 2, < a es 10,890 PASSES
s 3 2 4 Fs 4,840 5,889
re 4. ti “2 = 222 3,143
e 5 4 os % 1,742 2,011
Ee 6 9 A : 1.210 1,397
ra Fe 4 ba gs 888 1,025
oe 8 ee ae oe 680 785
as 9 i : x: 537 620
3 10 ee oe 435 502
S 12 rn 5 x 302 348
% 14 4 is es 222 256
‘.: 15 a ; a 193 D2,
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p 18 rs = : 134 154
oe 20 ce oe ae 109 125
25 3 = ; 69 79
S 30 1 is x 48 5d
; 35 a ia ; 35 40
40 ae cz ra 27 31

RULE SQUARE METHOD—Multiply the distance in eet be
tween 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:
waich, divided into the number of feet in an acre (43,560) will give
the number of plants or trees to an acre. a Bir ae aik oad ‘

Fs RULE EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE METHOD-— Divide the num-
ber required to the acre “square method” by the decimal 866. The
resvlt will be the number of plants required to the acre by this
method. See diagram below.

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CULTURAL DIRECTIONS.

Believing a few general hints in the way of planting trees, etc., may be
of value to those not familiar with this work, we here mention a few of
the most essential points. In the meantime, would suggest to planters or
fruit growers to secure a copy of some such work as, “California Fruits,”
edited by E. J. Wickson, which book contains much valuable information
to the fruit grower. ;

PREPARATION OF SOIL. Have your land well graded where irriga-
tion is necessary—break the ground up at least a foot deep and cultivate
well before planting.

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Home of F. H. Wilson, and grounds of the Fresno Nurseries at Dinuba, Cal.

RECEIVING OF STOCK. Immediately upon arrival of shipment,
stock should be carefully heeled in the ground, and if necessary settled well
with water; care should be taken that it does not dry out before planting.

PLANTING. See that the roots are in good condition. Should there
be damaged roots from any cause, they should be carefully trimmed off.
Have the holes made large enough to admit of roots in natural form—
settle with a few buckets of water, or by irrigation, and see that they are
not planted much deeper than when grown in nursery. Use no manure,
or anything liable to heat, in contact with the roots.

-PRUNING. Cut fruit trees back to sixteen or eighteen inches; trim off
ali limbs from the body of the tree, except where you desire to form the
head; these trim to within two or three buds.

AFTER CULTURE. Keep the land well cultivated and irrigated when
necessary for continued growth during the season. Cut away suckers and
trim back when necessary to form a well-balanced tree. The second year
we would recommend the trees to be cut back at least one-half their
growth, and well thinned out.

Note—The description of the following varieties arevarranged as nearly
as possible in the order of ripening.

WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA — THE CALIFORNIA FAN PALM.

DECIDUOUS FRUIT TREES.

APPLES.

The localities best suited to the Apple in California are the Coast coun-
ties and upper foothills of the Sierra. Nevada Mountains. Some varieties
do very well in the San Joaquin Valley. Among these we would mention
W. W. Pearman’s Rome Beauty, Red Astrachan and Arkansas Black, but
they are scarcely equal in flavor to the coast or mountain grown apple.

SUMMER.

EARLY HARVEST. Medium size; bright straw color; tender and fine;
good for table and cooking.

RED ASTRACHAN. Large; rich, red color; very tart.

WHITE ASTRACHAN. (Russian.) Large, roundish; skin very smooth
and nearly white; a favorite market variety.

DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG. Large, roundish oblate; yellow streaked
with red; calyx large; flesh jjuicy; sub-acid.

RED JUNE. Medium size, oval; deep red, covered with light bloom;
flesh white, tender, juicy and sub-acid.

MAIDEN BLUSH. Medium size, well shaped; yellow with verv distinct
red cheek and sunny side; flesh white, pleasant, sub-acid.

GRAVENSTEIN. Large, bright yellow; penciled and marbled with red
and orange; crisp, juicy, highly flavored.

TOTOFSKY. (Russian Crab.) Medium; yellow, striped with red and
covered with whitish bloom; extremely hardy; flesh juicy, acid and
agreeable.

AUTUMN.

RED BLITIGHEIMER. (German.) Large to very large, oblate, slightly
conical, regular, smooth; yellowish white, shaded with light and dark
red, purplish crimson in the sun; stalk short and stout; flesh white, firm,
juicy, brisk, sub-acid. This is one of the largest and handsomest of
apples and worthy of extensive cultivation.

ALEXANDER. Very large; deep red or crimson; medium quality; hardy
and productive; a good market sort.

JONATHAN. Medium; light yellow, nearly covered with red stripes
and deep red in the sun; tender and juicy, vinous flavor; a good keeper.

FALL PIPPIN. Very large, roundish oblong; flesh tender, rich and de-
licious; tree a strong grower and good bearer; one of the best Fall
apples.

FAMEUSE. (Snow Apple.) Medium, roundish, somewhat flattened;
deep crimson; flesh snowy white, tender and delicious; tree a vigorous
grower.

STUMP. Medium; yellow striped with light red; crisp, juicy, sub-acid;
tree a strong grower and good bearer.

RHODE ISLAND GREENING. Large; greenish yellow; flesh yellow,
fine grained, tender and crisp; a vigorous and strong grower.

KING OF TOMPKINS COUNTY. Large globular; yellowish, mostly
shaded with red, striped and splashed with crimson; flesh yellowish,
rich, juicy, vinous, aromatic; tree a vigorous grower and prolific.

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HAAS. Medium to large; pale greenish yellow, shaded with red; flesh
white, tender, juicy, sub-acid; an abundant bearer.

RAMBO. Medium; yellowish white, streaked with pale yellow and red;
tender, rich and sub-acid.

SKINNER’S PIPPIN. Fruit large to very large; color rich lemon yel-
low, faintly striped with bright red; flesh yellowish white; sub-acid.

WINTER.

BEN DAVIS. Medium to large, roundish, sides often unequal; light red
and deep red on yellowish ground; flesh white, tender, juicy, sub-acid.

ARKANSAS BLACK. Medium to large, round or slightly conicle; yel-
low when not covered with a beautiful dark maroon approaching to
black; flesh firm, fine grained and Juicy 5 sub-acid; a good keeper; tree
vigorous and productive.

BALDWIN. Large, roundish; ‘deep bright red; very productive; flesh
yellowish white, crisp, juicy, sub-acid.

WINE SAP. Medium, roundish, oblong; dark red with traces of yellow
in the shade; flesh yellow, crisp, rich and highly flavored; tree a good
bearer.

SWAAR. Large, roundish; golden yellow, with numerous brown specks ;
flesh yellowish, fine grained, tender; very rich, aromatic flavor and spicy
smell.

YELLOW BELLFLOWER. Large, oblong, smooth; lemon color, with
blush; flesh tender, juicy, crisp, with sprightly sub-acid flavor; an ex-
cellent keeper; tree a strong grower and healthy.

LAWVER. Large, roundish, oblate; deep red, covered with small dots;
the handsomest of any of the late varieties; flesh white, sprightly, aro-
matic; tree hardy, a vigorous grower and prolific bearer; one of the very
best late market apples.

ESOPUS SPITZENBERG. Large, oblong, smooth; nearly covered with
red, yellowish ground on shaded side; flesh yellow, firm, crisp, juicy,
with delicious, rich, brisk flavor; tree a good upright grower and healthy.

MARSHALL’S RED. (Red Bell-Flower.) Fruit large, shape same as
Yellow Bell-Flower; color same as Red June; flesh firm and fine
grained; aromatic; slightly more acid than the Yellow Bell-Flower;
a good bearer.

MISSOURI PIPPIN. Large roundish oblate, somewhat flattened at
ends; striped and splashed with light and dark red, covered with large
and small gray dots; stock short and small; flesh whitish, moderately
juicy, sub-acid; quite extensively planted.

SMITH’S CIDER. Medium; yellow, shaded and striped with red; flesh
whitish, tender, juicy, pleasant acid.

ROME BEAUTY. Large, roundish, approaching conic; yellow, shaded
and striped with bright red, sprinkled with light dots; stalk one inch,
large deep cavity; flesh yellowish, juicy and sprightly; good keeper.

NORTHERN SPY. Large roundish, pale yellow, purplish red stripes
in the sun; flesh white, mild and pleasant; a good keeper; tree an up-
right grower.

COOK’S SEEDLING. Medium; pale yellow, striped with red; sharp
acid flavor; good keeper.

WEALTHY. Medium; skin smooth, whitish yellow, shaded with deep
rich crimson on the sunny side; flesh white, fine grained, stained with
red, tender, juicy, vinous, sub-acid; tree vigorous and productive.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 9

MANN. Medium; deep yellow, sometimes shaded with brownish red
when exposed; a good keeper; tree an upright grower and prolific.

PEWAUKEE. Medium to large; roundish; skin bright yellow, striped
and splashed with dark red; flesh white, tender, juicy, sub-acid; tree
very hardy and a vigorous grower.

STARK. Large, roundinsh; greenish yellow, nearly covered with mixed
red; flesh yellow, tender, juicy, rich, mild sub-acid; a good keeper;
tree an upright and vigorous grower.

WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN. Large, roundish, oblong; pale yellow
with slight blush, sprinkled with minute brown dots; flesh yellowish,
tender, crisp, juicy, pleasant sub-acid; extra high flavor; good keeper ;
tree a strong grower and healthy.

GOLDEN RUSSET. Medium size; dull russet, tinged with red on one
side; flesh greenish, crisp, juicy and highly flavored.

YELLOW NEWTON PIPPIN. Large, roundish; yellow with brownish
red cheek; flesh firm, rich, juicy, crisp and highly flavored; generally
considered the best Winter apple in California.

LIMBER TWIG. Medium to large; roundish, oblate; greenish yellow,
shaded and striped with dull crimson; flesh whitish, juicy, sub-acid;
a good keeper and very productive.

CRAB APPLES.

HYSLOP. Fruit very large, growing in clusters; roundish, ovate; dark,
rich red, covered with thick, blue bloom; flesh yellowish; very hardy.

LARGE RED SIBERIAN. Large; skin pale red and yellow; tree a
vigorous grower.

TRANSCENDANT. Medium to large, roundish oval; golden yellow,
with a rich crimson cheek, covered with a delicate white bloom; flesh
creamy white, crisp, sub-acid and pleasant.

‘LARGE YELLOW SIBERIAN. Large, roundish oval; light, clear
yellow.
WHITNEY’S. Large, handsome; greenish yellow, striped with crimson.

PEARS.

Our Pear trees are all grown on whole root pear seedlings, imported
from France. Our trees are one year from the bud, and will run largely
from six to eight feet, are clean and healthy. No better stock has ever
been put upon the market.

SUMMER.

LAWSON. (Comet.) Large; brilliant crimson on yellow ground;
flesh juicy and crisp; a good shipper on account of its. early ripening
and striking appearance; it is one of the best market varieties.

CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Large; pale lemon yellow, with brown dots;
flesh fine, melting, juicy, with a rich, sweet vinous flavor; resembles
the Bartlett; tall, a vigorous grower.

BARTLETT. Large, smooth; clear yellow, delicate blush on the sunny
side; flesh white, fine grained, juicy, buttery, highly perfumed (musky),
vinous flavor; the best of all summer pears, valuable for market and
canning.

SECKEL. Rather small; brownish green, becoming dull yellowish brown,
with russet red cheek; flesh whitish, buttery, juicy and melting, with a
rich spicy flavor.

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BUERRE GIFFORD. Medium; greenish yellow, marbled with red in
the sun; flesh white, melting, vinous; a good early pear.

BLOODGOOD. Medium; yellow, with russet dots; rich, sugary, highly
aromatic flavor.

DEARBORN’S SEEDLING. Medium; light yellow; flesh white, juicy,
rich and sugary.

MADALINE. Medium; yellowish green, dotted with brown; flesh juicy,
melting, sweet; perfumed flavor; a fine early pear.

LE CONTE. Large, bell shaped; creamy yellow color; good for canning;
tree a strong grower and good bearer.

A BLOCK OF PEAR TREES ON THE GROUNDS OF THE FRESNO NURSERIES.

AUTUMN.

BEURRE CLAIRGEAU. Large; yellow, shaded with orange and
crimson, covered with russet dots; flesh yellow and juicy; a good
market sort; bears transportation well.

BEURRE BOSC. A large fine pear; russety yellow; flesh white, melting
and delicious; tree a good grower and productive.

BEURRE D’ANJOU. Large; skin greenish and sprinkled with russet,
sometimes shaded with dull crimson; flesh whitish, melting, juicy, brisk,
vinous flavor; tree a strong grower and productive.

BEURRE HARDY. Large, long; skin greenish with brown russet;
flesh buttery, vinous and highly perfumed; a good grower and bearer;
stands transportation well.

B. S. FOX. Large oblong; skin clear, bright yellow, nearly covered with
rich golden russet; flesh whitish, juicy, melting, sweet, rich and ex-
cellent; a good bearer and shipper.

FLEMISH BEAUTY. Large; nearly covered with reddish brown, when
exposed to the sun; flesh melting and good when picked early and
ripened indoors.

HOWELL. Rather large; light waxen yellow, often shaded with minute
russet dots; flesh whitish, juicy, brisk, vinous; a vigorous grower and
profuse bearer.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR xe

KEIFFER’S HYBRID. Large; skin rich golden yellow, sprinkled thickly
with small dots and often tinged with red on one side; flesh slightly
coarse, juicy, melting, with a distinct quince flavor; tree a vigorous
grower; an early and heavy bearer.

DUCHESS D’ANGOULEME. Very large; skin dull greenish yellow,
spotted with russet; flesh white, buttery, rich and excellent; tree very
productive.

BARTLETT PEAR.

WINTER.

EASTER BEURRE. Large, roundish oval; yellowish green, sprinkled
with many russet petes flesh white, fine grained, buttery, melting, juicy
and rich.

WINTER NELIS. Medium size; yellowish green with gray’ russet;
flesh yellowish white, fine grained, buttery, melting, juicy and rich.

P. BARRY. Large, elongated; skin deep yellow, nearly covered with
rich golden russet; flesh whitish, fine, juicy, melting, sweet; slightly
vinous and rich; an early and prolific bearer.

POUND. Large; yellowish green with red cheek ; flesh firm and solid;
esteemed for cooking.

COLONEL WILDER. Medium to large; skin light yellow, shaded with
light orange red in the sun and numerous brown russet and brown dots;
flesh whitish yellow, juicy, melting, sweet, with a musky and slightly
aromatic flavor.

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WINTER BARTLETT. This pear has been lately introduced into
California, where it has been fruited and highly esteemed. In appearance
it resembles the Bartlett. Fruit is large, perfectly smooth and covered
with brown dots; flesh is tender, juicy and melting; flavor similar to the
Winter Nelis; ripens about a month later.. It is undoubtedly a most
valuable variety.

QUINCE.

APPLE. (Orange.) Fruit large; yellow; valuable for flavoring and
preserving; very popular.

CHAMPION. Fruit large; yellow; flesh tender and delicious; a heavy
bearer; ripens two weeks earlier than the Orange.

REAS MAMMOTH. Fruit very large; good bearer and strong grower.

WEST MAMMOTH. Fruit large; flesh yellow; good for flavoring and

preserves.

SMYRNA. Tree a rapid, strong grower, and productive; flesh lemon
yellow; very distinct quince flavor; good for preserves and flavoring.

CHERRIES.

The Cherry does well in nearly all sections of California. Possibly
fewer are planted in the upper San Joaquin Valley in proportion to other
fruits, than in any other section. The Dukes and Morellos seem to be
better adapted to the very dry climate of this portion of the valley.

HEARTS AND BIGARREAUS.

EARLY PURPLE GUIGNE. Medium; purple, tender, juicy, rich; \ one
of the earliest. ;

BELLE D’ORLEANS. Above medium size; roundish; whitish yellow,
half covered with pale red; very juicy, rich and good.

KNIGHT’S EARLY BLACK. Large; black; sweet and juicy; ripens a
little before the Black Tartarian.

ROCKPORT-BIGARREAU. Large, light red; half tender; sweet. and
good.

BLACK TARTARIAN. Very large; bright purplish black; flesh purplish,
thick, juicy, very rich and delicious; tree a remarkably vigorous grower
and abundant bearer.

GOVERNOR WOOD. Large; light yellow, shaded with bright red; flesh
tender, juicy, sweet and rich.

BLACK-EAGLE. An English variety; large, deep purple or nearly
black; flesh deep purple, tender and rich.

“YELLOW SPANISH. Large; pale yellow, with a bright red cheek in
the sun; flesh firm, juicy and delicious; tree an erect, vigorous grower
and very productive. .

GREAT BIGARREAU. Very large; deep red, almost black; firm and
juicy; tree vigorous and productive.

LUELLING. (Black Republican.) Large; black; sweet, with purple
flesh; ripens about ten days after the Black Tartarian.

BING. A seedling from the Black Republican; fruit large, dark brown
or black, very fine; late; a good shipping variety. ‘Tree vigorous and
foliage heavy.

CENTENNIAL. Large, slightly oblate; amber with deep crimson
marblings; flesh firm, sweet and rich; quality best; an excellent keeper.

BIGARRKAU NAPOLEON. (Royal Ann.) Very large; pale yellow,
becoming amber in the shade, dotted and spotted with deep red and
dark crimson; flesh very firm, juicy and sweet; an enormous bearer.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 13

DUKES AND MORELLOS.
EARLY RICHMOND. An early, red, acid cherry; valuable for cooking
early in the season.
MAY DUKE. Large; dark red; juicy and rich; sub-acid; one of the
earliest and best varieties of its class.
LATE DUKE. Large, heart-shaped; light red; flesh yellowish, tender
and juicy.

ENGLISH MORELLO. Large, dark red, nearly black; flesh tender, juicy,

rich, acid; ripens late.

WICKSON PLUM— NATURAL SIZE.

PLUMS.

Nearly all varieties of the Plum do well in California. All good
shipping and canning varieties seem to be in good demand; they invariably
crop heavy and have proven very profitable.

WICKSON. Originated with Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa, Cal. It is
a cross between the Satsuma and Kelsey Japan. Tree is a strong
grower and good bearer. Fruit resembles the Kelsey Japan, but more
symmetrical; flesh amber; very juicy and pleasant flavor; pit small.
A fine keeper and good as a shipping variety.

CHERRY PLUM. Medium; pale red; flesh greenish, soft, sweet, juicy,
sub-acid.

WILD GOOSE. Medium, oblong; bright scarlet; not rich or highly
flavored; hardy and productive.

CLIMAX. Fruit heart-shaped; color deep, dark red; flesh yellow; tree
vigorous and productive.

EARLY GOLDEN DROP. Small; bright yellow; sugary and rich.

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BRADSHAW. Large; dark purple with dark blue bloom; flesh a little
coarse, becoming light brownish purple, adheres somewhat to the stone;
juicy, good and slightly sub-acid; tree vigorous and productive.

ROYAL NATIVE. Medium; skin light purple; flesh amber yellow with
rich, high flavor; parts freely from the stone.

CLYMAN. Medium; mottled reddish purple with beautiful blue blooms;
freestone; flesh firm, dry and sweet; fruit resembles the Peach Plum,
but smaller.

PRUNUS SIMONI. (Apricot Plum.) large. flattened; bright red or
dark cinnabar color; flesh fine, apricot yellow, firm, rich, sweet and
delicious, with a strong pineapple flavor; very small stone; adheres to
the pit.

CALIFORNIA RED. Large, light red; flesh firm; small pit; good early
shipper.

PEACH PLUM. Very large; skin light brownish red; flesh rather
coarse, juicy, sprightly; separates from the stone.

JEFFERSON. Large, oval; greenish yellow with reddish cheek; flesh
deep orange, very rich, juicy, highly flavored and luscious; separates
from the stone.

GREEN GAGE. Rather small, round, yellowish green; flesh pale green,
melting, juicy; excellent.

BURBANK. Large, almost globular; rich cherry red, slightly mottled
and dotted with yellow; flesh deep yellow, juicy, sweet and agreeable
flavor; pit very small.

ABUNDANCE. Large, globular, with point at apex; cherry color; flesh
yellow, juicy and rich.

WASHINGTON. Very large, roundish oval; green, slightly tinged with
yellow when ripe; flesh firm, sweet, mild, very rich and luscious; parts
freely from the stone;- vigorous.

YELLOW EGG. Large, oval, light yellow covered with white bloom;
flesh firm, rather acid, until fully ripe, when it is a most attractive dessert
plum. i

IMPERIAL GAGE. Medium size, oval; green, slightly tinged with
yellow when ripe; flesh greenish, juicy, rich and delicious; usually
parts freely from the stone.

VICTORIA. Large; light reddish purple; flesh yellow and pleasant;
clings to the stone; very productive.

RED EGG. Large, oval; light yellow, thin white bloom; flesh firm, juicy
and sweet when fully ripe; adheres to the stone.

COLUMBIA. Very large; brownish purple with blue bloom; flesh orange,
rich and sweet; flesh parts from the stone.

QUACKENBOSS. Large, oblong; deep purple; flesh slightly coarse,
sprightly, sweet and sub-acid; partly freestone; tree a vigorous grower

DUANE’S PURPLE. Very large, oblong; skin reddish purple; flesh
yellow and moderately sweet; mostly adheres to the stone.

COE’?S GOLDEN DROP. Large, oval; light yellow; flesh firm, rich and
sweet, adheres to the stone; tree a moderate grower and productive.
SATSUMA. Large, globular; color dark red, with a thin bloom of Ii!uc
shade; flesh dark red from skin to pit; firm, juicy and of good flavor;

pit very small.

BOTAN. Large; skin lemon yellow, shaded with purplish carmine on the
sunny side; flesh orange yellow, very juicy and sub-acid.

DAMSON. Small, oval; skin purple; flesh melting, rather tart; a good
canning variety.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 15

SHROPSHIRE DAMSON. Fruit of large size; skin dark purple; tree
a strong grower and a good bearer; excellent for preserves; a good
bearer.

KELSEY JAPAN. Very large; heart shaped; skin mixed yellow and
purple color, covered with bloom; flesh yellow, very firm and clings
somewhat to the stone, which is very small and often partly surrounded
by a cavity; good when fully ripe.

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BAVAY’S GREEN GAGE. (Reine Claude de Bavay.) Fruit large,
round oval; greenish yellow; flesh firm, juicy, rich, fine quality; adheres
slightly to the stone; a free grower and very productive.

AMERICA. Fruit large to very large; skin glossy pink to coral red;
yellow, moderately firm and delicious.

BARTLETT. Fruit oval; skin yellow, turning to deep crimson wh2a
fully ripe; flesh light salmon color, firm and juicy.

SHIRO. Fruit egg-shaped, medium size; smooth, bright yellow; thin
bloom; adheres to the pit.

SULTAN. Very large; deep purple crimson; flesh firm, fragrant, sweet,
dark crimson; tree a vigorous grower.

Yili
cae

SUGAR PLUM.

IMPERIAL EPINUESE.

GIANT PRUNE.

These samples were grown on the Delta ranch, Visalia, under equally favorable conditions as to soil, climate, cultivation, ete,

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 17

APPLE. Named from its close resemblance to the apple; flesh firm;
pale red, with marblings and streaks of pink; valuable Japanese variety.

CHALCO. A cross between the Smyrna and Burbank; resembles the
Simoni very closely, but is said by the originator, Luther Burbank, to be
superior to it; tree a heavy grower and prolific; said to be a good
shipping variety.

PRUNES.

Probably no fruit industry on the Pacific Coast has reached greater
proportions than the Prune. In California the French varieties have
been, and are most largely planted. Vhey carry a very high percentage
of sugar, and are superior to the imported article. In recent years,
many new varieties have been introduced; the most important of
which have been the Imperial Epineuse and Sugar—both of which have
proved very profitable. They are larger than the French varieties and
carry a high percentage of sugar. ‘The lower river lands of the state
seem to be particularly suited to all varieties.

TRAGEDY. Medium size, elongated; skin dark purple; flesh yellowish
green, very rich and sweet, parts freely from the pit; the first large
plum to ripen; very fine and valuable for Eastern shipment.

SILVER PRUNE. A seedling of Coe’s Golden Drop, which it very much
resembles, but is much more productive; fruit very large and of superior
flavor; excellent for drying.

SUGAR. Originated by Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa, and is recom-
mended by him as one of his best productions. Fruit is larger than the
French prune, ripens nearly a month earlier and dries much quicker;
said to be 23 to 92 per cent. sugar; form oval, slightly flattened; skin
very tender; dark purple, covered with thick white bloom; short, and
severs readily from the stem as fruit reaches maturity; pit rather large,
flattened, slightly wrinkled; separates freely from the flesh. Has been
extensively planted the last three years.

IMPERIAL. (Epineuse.) Highly recommended by those who have
fruited it. The tree is a strong, thrifty grower, resembling the French
prune in general habits. The fruit is large; flesh greenish yellow and
very sweet; skin purple with dark blue bloom; pit small. It ripens
earlier than the French prune, is larger and makes equally as sweet
and highly flavored dried fruit.

GIANT. Originated by Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa, Cal.; fruit is
much larger than the Petite prune; dark crimson color on yellow ground;
flesh is sweet and of fine texture; makes a handsome dried prune;
recommended as a good shipping and drying variety.

FRENCH. (Petite Prune d’Agen.) Medium size, egg shaped; violet
purple; very sweet, rich and sugary; very prolific bearer; the most
extensive planted of any prune, it being the standard variety for drying.

ROBE DE SARGEANT. Medium size, oval, skin deep purple approach-
ing black and covered with thin bloom; flesh greenish yellow, sweet
and thin flavored; sugary, rich and delicious; adheres slightly to the
stone; valuable for drying.

BULGARIAN. Above medium size, almost round; dark purple; sweet
and rich, with a pleasant acid flavor; tree a vigorous grower and an
early, regular and profuse bearer.

HUNGARIAN. Very large, oval; violet red; fine flavor; tree an abundant
bearer, fruit often growing double; good for market.

FELLENBERG. (Italian Prune.) Medium, oval; dark purple with dark
blue bloom; flesh greenish yellow, juicy, sweet delicious; parts from
the stone; tree vigorous and productive; fruit good for drying.

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GERMAN PRUNE. Medium size, long, oval and swollen on one side;
skin purple with thick, blue bloom; flesh firm, green and sweet, with a
peculiar pleasant flavor; separates readily from the stone.

ST. CATHERINE. Medium size; pale yellow with white bloom ; flesh
yellow, juicy and rich; adheres partially to the stone.

APRICOTS.

The culture of this deciduous fruit, has become a most profitable
industry, the climate of California being so well adapted to its growth, and
the demand for this fruit both in the canned and dried state being so great,
it has proved more lucrative to the grower.

THE BRAGETTI FRENCH APRICOT. NATURAL SIZE.

BRAGETTI’S FRENCH. Fruit is large, compressed; rich golden yellow,
good flavor and firm; ripens evenly on both sides. It is highly esteemed
for both canning and drying. Is a regular and prolific bearer. In
blooming it is from a week to ten days later than almost any other
variety, and is therefore much less liable to frost. We can recommend
this variety as one of the best on the market.

BLEINHEIM. (Shipley.) Large, oval; skin orange, with deep yellow ;
flesh full to the pit, yellow, rich and juicy; ripens evenly. tree a vigorous
grower, a regular and prolific bearer; profitable for canning and drying.

HEMSKIRKE. Large, roundish; skin orange with red cheek; flesh bright
orange, tender, juicy and sprightly, with a rich, luscious, plum-like
flavor; fruit. ripens eMCnyy, on both sides; tree hardy and a regular
bearer.

HINDS. Fruit as large as the Moorpark, perfect oval, shapely, finely
colored and ripening evenly; said to ripen two weeks earlier than the
Peach; commended for its delicious rich, juicy sweetness.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR LE)

PURPLE. (Black. Medium size; skin purple and black when fully
ripe; flesh yellow, juicy and pleasant; fruit resembles a plum very much;
very hardy.

PRINGLE. Small clingstone; an inferior variety and valuable only for
its earliness.

NEWCASTLE EARLY. Medium in size, round; rich golden yellow,
with brilliant red cheek in the sun; freestone; sweet and rich; tree a
regular, heavy bearer and healthy; ripens before the Pringle; good
shipper.

LARGE EARLY MONTGAMET. Fruit large, resembling the Bragetti’s
French in size and color, but is earlier in ripening. In habit of growth
the tree has a weeping tendency, having long, slender branches. Its
early ripening makes it valuable for market as well as an exce'lent
drying variety.

THE BRAGETTI FRENCH APRICOT. OBVERSE VIEW. NATURAL SIZE.

ST. AMBROISE. Large; deep yellow; flesh sugary and juicy; one of
the largest and finest early apricots.

ROTIER PEACH. Large, roundish, rather flattened; skin deep yellow in
the shade, but deep orange mottled with brown on the sunny side; flesh
yellow, juicy, rich and highly flavored; one of the best.

MOORPARK. Large, roundish; skin orange with red cheek in the sun,
marked with numerous dark specks and dots; flesh firm, bright orange,
parting freely from the stone! juicy, with a rich and luscious flavor;
fruit good for canning and drying; tree bears irregularly.

TILTON. Originated near Hanford, Kings Co., Cal.; fruit medium to
large; rich apricot color; good flavor and quality; parts readily from
the stone. Is recommended by those who have fruited it, as a regular
and heavy bearer.

ROYAL. <A French variety; above medium, roundish oval; slightly
compressed; skin dull yellow, with orange cheek; flesh pale orange,
firm and juicy, with a rich, vinous flavor; fruit ripens evenly and tree
bears regularly; a favorite sort for canning and drying.

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FREESTONE PEACHES.

In the interior valley and lower foothills of California the Peach reaches
almost a degree of perfection. Failure of crop is almost unknown. ‘There
are so many varieties of the Peach, that planters should be very careful in
their selection. Nothing but the best drying and canning varieties should
be planted in any quantity. The tree thrives and bears best on a rich,
well drained, sandy loam soil.

SNEED. Large creamy white with blush cheek; flesh tender, juicy,
melting and delicious; clings slightly to the pit; ripens few days before
the Alexander.

BRIGG’S RED MAY. Fruit medium to large, round; white skin with
rich red cheek; flesh greenish white, melting, rich and juicy; stone
partially free; a good early variety.

ALEXANDER. Fruit medium to large, greenish white, nearly covered
with deep red; flesh firm, juicy and sweet; bears transportation well;
pit partially free; considered the best early variety.

TRIUMPH. Fruit large; skin yellow, dark red in the sun; flesh bright
yellow, juicy, sweet and excellent flavor; blooms late; and is a strong
grower; ripens with the Alexander.

ADMIRAL DEWEY. Skin deep orange yellow, flesh yellow to the stone;
juicy, melting, vinous; quality very good; ripens with the Triumph.
GOVERNOR GARLAND. Large; color rich rosy hue; flavor delicious;
exquisite fragrance; adheres partially to the stone; ripens with the

Alexander.

WATERLOO. Medium to large, round; pale green marbled with red;
flesh greenish white, juicy, vinous; adheres partially to the pit; not
largely grown.

HALE’S EARLY. Medium to large, nearly round; skin greenish, mostlv
covered and mottled with red when ripe; flesh white, melting, juicy,
rich and sweet; fairly good for shipping.

EARLY IMPERIAL. Fruit large, deep yellow, red cheek; flesh rich,
juicy and firm; resembles the early St. John in form. |

YELLOW ST. JOHN. Large, roundish; orange yellow with deep red
cheek; flesh juicy, sweet and highly flavored; the earliest yellow peach.

STRAWBERRY. Medium, oval; skin white, almost whol'y marbled with
deep red; flesh whitish, juicy, rich and delicate; tree heaitny.

GROSSE MIGNONE. Large, roundish; skin greenish yellow, mottled
with red; flesh yellowish white, melting, juicy, highly flavored and
delicious.

FOSTER. Uniformly large, slightly flattened; slight suture; skin deep
orange, dark red in the sun; flesh yellow, very rich and juicy; tree
hardy and productive; very popular in California.

CRAWFORD’S EARLY. Very large, oblong, swollen; suture shallow;
skin yellow with red cheek; flesh yellow, rich and excellent; tree very
healthy and productive; one of the most largely planted varieties in
California.

ROYAL GEORGE. Large, globular, broad and depressed; suture deep
and broad; skin white with red dots and deep red cheek; flesh whitish
but red at the pit; juicy, rich and highly flavored. .

SNOW. Large, globular; skin thin, clear, almost wholly white; flesh
white to the stone, juicy, rich and sprightly.

MARY’S CHOICE. Large; yellow, much resembling the Early Crawford,
but ripening later.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 21

REEVE’S FAVORITE. Large, roundish, inclined to oval; yellow with
red cheek; flesh deep yellow, red at the pit, juicy and good; fine

market variety.

MORRIS WHITE. Large, oval; skin creamy white when fully ripe; flesh
white to the stone, melting, juicy, sweet and rich; good for canning.

THE LOVELL PEACH. NATURAL SIZE.

LOVELL. Large; skin yellow; flesh fine, firm, solid, clear, yellow to
the pit; tree a good grower and bearer; good for canning, shipping
and drying; should be extensively planted.

WHEATLAND. Very large; skin golden yellow, shaded with crimson;
flesh yellow, firm, juicy, sweet and of fine quality; a good shipping
peach and valuable as a market sort.

NEWHALL. Very large; skin yellow with dark red cheek; flesh deep
yellow, juicy and rich, vinous flavor; ripens about a week before the
late Crawford; tree hardy, healthy and vigorous; not affected by curl

leaf.

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ELBERTA. Very large, round, oval with deep suture; golden yellow,
faint red stripes; flesh yellow, fine, juicy, rich and sweet; perfect
free-stone; tree prolific and heavy bearer; should be extensively planted.

STUMP THE WORLD. Large, strong; skin creamy white with bright
red cheek; flesh white, juicy and highly flavored.

CRAWFORD’S LATE. Very large, roundish; yellow with dark red
cheek; flesh deep yellow, juicy and melting; flavor rich and excellent;
a most popular and widely grown variety; one of the very best yellow
freestone peaches.

LEMON FREE. Lemon shaped, resembling the Lemon Cling in size and
color; clear yellow to the pit; very juicy; very thin-skinned; not a
good keeper, but beautiful when canned.

MUIR. Originated as a chance seedling on the place of John Muir
near Silveyville; named and first propagated by G. W. Thissel of
Winters; fruit large to very large; perfect freestone; flesh clear yellow,
very dense, rich and sweet; pit) small; tree a good bearer and a strong
grower; a good shipper and canner and excellent for drying because
of its exceptional sweetness and density of flesh; one of the very best.

SUSQUEHANNA. Large, nearly globular; suture half round; skin rich
yellow, nearly covered with red; flesh yellow, sweet, juicy, with a
rich vinous flavor; tree healthy and very productive; very popular;
excellent for drying.

WAGER. Very large; lemon yellow, tinged with red; flesh yellow, rich,
juicy, sweet and excellent; stone small and very free from the flesh;
one of the best for canning and drying.

PICGUET LATE. Large to very large; yellow with red cheek; flesh
yellow, melting, sweet, rich and fragrant.

SMOCK’S FREE. Large; yellow, mottled with red; moderately rich
and juicy.

SALWAY. Large, roundish, oblate; suture broad and deep; skin
downy, creamy yellow; flesh somewhat red at the pit, juicy, rich, sweet
and vinous; a standard late peach in California.

BILYEU’S LATE OCTOBER. Large; greenish white with red cheek;
flesh whitish; tree a rapid grower and prolific; fruit good for canning
and shipping.

CLINGSTONE PEACHES.

TUSCANY. Very large yellow cling; the earliest fine cling variety;
valuable for early shipment; tree a hardy and strong grower; fruit
ripens with the Early Crawford.

OLD MIXON CLING. Large; whitish with red cheek; flesh white,
juicy and rich, high flavor; a good variety.

CHINESE CLING. Very large, oblong; creamy white, beautifully
mottled; flesh white, juicy and of high flavor.

LEMON CLING. Large, lemon shape or oblong; skin fine yellow;
flesh firm, yellow, with rich, sprightly sub-acid flavor; excellent for
canning and preserves.

ORANGE CLING. Large, round; suture distinctly marked; deep
orange color, with red cheek; flesh yellow, firm, juicy and rich; one
of the very finest of clings.

SELLER’S CLING. Very large; rich, golden yellow; tree healthy;
considered one of the best clingstone peaches; ripens with the Late
Crawford.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 23

RUNYAN’S ORANGE CLING. Very large; skin yellow, with a dark
crimson cheek; rich, sugary, vinous flavor; highly esteemed and ex-
tensively planted; good for canning.

McKEVITT’S CLING. A California seedling, introduced by F. B.
McKevitt of Vacaville, California; a white clingstone; flesh firm, rich
and highly flavored, white to the pit; skin is strong and fruit ex-
cellent for shipping or canning; tree a very strong grower and healthy.

PHILLIPS’ CLING. NATURAL SIZE.

PHILLIPS’ CLING. Originated with Joseph Phillips of Sutter County ;
fine, large, yellow cling; no color at pit, which is very small; flesh
firm, rich and of fine texture; is preferred by canners to any other
cling; ripens in September.

CALIFORNIA CLING. (Edward’s.) Very large, round; skin orange,
nearly covered with dark rich red; flesh deep yellow; flavor delicate,
rich and vinous.

GEORGE LATE CLING. Large; skin yellow, striped and splashed with
bright red; flesh white and colored around the pit; a heavy and uni-
form bearer and an excellent shipper.

NICHOLS’ ORANGE CLING. Large; yellow with purple cheek; flesh

yellow and good; tree healthy and a good bearer.

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ALBRIGHT CLING. Originated with Mr. Albright, near Placerville;
very large; skin yellow with bright red cheek; fruit of excellent
quality and highly flavored; tree a very prolific bearer; good for
canning and shipping; not subject to curl. .

McDEVIT CLING. Large; skin yellow, becoming red when ripe; flesh
firm and solid; superior in flavor and a good shipper.

LYON’S CLING. Very large; white; fiesh clear white to the pit;
valuable for canning and shipping.

LEVY CLING. Above medium size; yellow flesh; red cheek; late; good
for canning.

NECTARINES.

DAWNTON. Large, roundish oval; skin pale green with deep violet
red cheek; flesh pale green, slightly red at the stone, melting, rich
and good; a freestone.

EARLY NEWINGTON. Large, roundish ovate; skin pale green but
nearly covered with bright red and coated with thin bloom; flesh green-
ish white, deep red at stone; juicy, sugary, rich and good; a clingstone.

HARDWICK. Very large, roundish; skin pale green with deep violet
red cheek; flesh pale green, slightly marked with red at the stone,
_ melting, rich and highly flavored; a good freestone.

BOSTON. Large, roundish oval; bright yellow with deep red cheek;
flesh yellow to the stone, sweet though not rich, with pleasant and
peculiar flavor; freestone.

NEW WHITE. Rather large, nearly round; skin white with occa-
sional slight tinge of red; flesh white, tender and very juicy, with
a rich vinous flavor; stone very small and free; highly recommended
as a good canner and dryer.

RED ROMAN. Large, roundish; skin greenish yellow, with brown-
ish red cheek; flesh firm, greenish yellow, deep red at the stone; rich
and juicy.

STANWICK. Large, roundish oval; skin pale greenish white, shaded
into deep red in the sun; flesh white, tender, juicy, rich sugary and
celicious.

NUT FRUITS.

ALMONDS.

The Almond requires a well drained deep loamy soil. Where soil and
climate conditions are favorable, the culture has proven very profitable.
Varieties best suited to this region are largely of California origin. The
following list are those most largely planted.» 3

KING’S SOFT SHELL. Originated at San Jose, Cal.; shell very thin

and soft; a regular and prolific bearer.

GOLDEN STATE. Similar to the Languedoc; nut large, with full thin
skinned meat; ripens about four weeks earlier than the Languedoc.

LANGUEDAC. A well-known and standard variety; nut large and
kernel sweet; extensively planted.

HARRIOTT’S SEEDLING. Originated at Visalia, Cal.; very large;
shell soft; nut long and quite large; kernel sweet; tree handsome,
vigorous and prolific.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR

DRAKE’S SEEDLING. Originated with Mr. Drake of Suisun, Solano
County, Cal.; shell soft; nut plump, with mostly double kernels; hulls
easily and does not need bleaching; an abundant bearer.

IX L. Nuts large; uniform in size; hulls easily; shells very soft; bears ,
evenly over the tree; an upright grower.

NE PLUS ULTRA. A large, long soft shell; hulls free; a heavy and
regular bearer.

NONPAREIL. Tree a strong, sturdy grower, similar to the I X L, but _
not as stocky, and smaller leaves; shell thin; kernel sweet.

PAPER SHELL. Medium size; shell very tender; easily broken between
finger and thumb; kernel large, white and sweet. ;

CHESTNUTS.

AMERICAN SWEET. Nuts very sweet, but not large; very fine as a
shade tree; does well in the foothills.

ITALIAN. A vigorous and handsome tree; not large nor sweet.

JAPAN MAMMOTH. Immensely large; good flavor; tree productive;
bears fruit the second year after planting; similar in habit to the
Italian Chestnut.

PECANS.

PAPER SHELL. Originated with E. E. Risen, San Saba, Texas; shell
very thin; kernel exceedingly sweet and full; the finest of all peacans.

WALNUTS. © :
SOFT SHELL.

FORD’S IMPROVED SOFT SHELL. Grown from a seed of Santa
Barbara soft shell by Geo. W. Ford, Santa Ana. Nut is large, shell very
thin; kernel white and sweet; tree an abundant bearer; considered a
more valuable variety than the Santa Barbara.

BIJOU. Nuts enormously large; shell thin; kernel very sweet; an
excellent variety.

SANTA BARBARA SOFT SHELL. Originated by Joseph Sexton of
Santa Barbara, Cal.; nut large; kernel white, full and sweet; shell
easily broken; tree a vigorous grower; an early and abundant bearer.

PRAEPARTURIENS. Fruits when very young; very productive and
regular; flowers late and is therefore not affected by frost.

HARD SHELL.

AMERICAN BLACK. A rapid grower; excellent for shade and timber;
shell very thick; kernel sweet.

CALIFORNIA BLACK. A variety indigenous to this state; an ex-
cellent shade and avenue tree.

FILBERTS.

ENGLISH RED. Medium size; shell thick; kernel with a peculiar,
excellent flavor.

PURPLE LEAVED. ‘Tree ornamental, productive and bears excellent
fruit, resembling the English Red; foliage deep purple color.

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FIGS.

BRUNSWICK. The largest black fig grown; meat sweet, but rather
Tee produces successive crops until September ; starts ripening in
une.

BROWN TURKEY. Very large; color violet brown; the earliest large
fig on the market.

MISSION. A large black fig; most common in California; tree a good
grower and a heavy bearer.

SAN PEDRO. A very large and handsome fig; skin golden yellow,
shaded green; excellent table fig; good flavor and very sweet; very
early, ripening in June.

CROSS-SECTION OF NO. 3 CAPRI FIG.
Natural size; or, if anything a little smaller. Photographed June 19, 1900.

WHITE ADRIATIC. Fruit very large; skin greenish yellow and thin
as tissue paper; pulp is of carnation red color; exceedingly aromatic;
fruits from August to October.

CALIMYRNA. This now celebrated fig was imported from Smyrna,
and first fruited on a commercial basis by Geo. C. Roeding of Fresno.
Fruit is described by him as follows: Large to very large; trubinate,
pyriform; very much flattened at the apex, neck very short, stalk short;
ribs distinct, orifice large, of pale ochre color and widely open when
the fig is mature and bellows shriveling ; ; skin lemon yellow, pulp reddish
amber; sometimes pale amber turning to dark amber just before falling ;
seeds large, yellow, fertile, overspread with a clear white syrup; giving
the fruit its richness and meatiness surpassed by no other fig. Tree of
spreading habit, leaves medium to large and five lobed. ‘The dried figs
contain 63-92 per cent. sugar which is 1% per cent. more sugar than is
found in the imported Smyrna fig; dries readily and with less trouble
and expense than any other fig, dropping to the ground of its own ac-
cord; being practically dry when it falls; requiring when placed on the
trays only from two to three days exposure to the sun. ‘This is the
world famed fig of commerce.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 27

THE CAPRI FIG.

CAPRI NO. 1. A very rapid and vigorous grower of spreading habit,
produces an abundance of all crops. Profichi, Mammoni and Mamme,
and also matures the first profichi, particularly valuable on account of
its producing all the crops necessary for successfully carrying through

~ all the generations of the Blastophaga.

CAPRI NO. 2. A very upright grower, branches very slender, leaves
smali, produces an abundance of the profichi crop; maturing somewhat
later than the foregoing in which its value principally lies, as it
lengthens the season of the Capri varieties of the Smyrna figs.

CAPRI NO. 3. A decidedly distinct variety; branches much heavier
and more closely jointed than No. 1 and 2; leaves small and serrated,
Figs of the profichi crop very large, heavy ribbed and developing a
larger number of galls with insects than either of the other two varie-
ties; a very uncertain bearer of the other crops.

OLIVES.

NEVADILLO BLANCO. Fruit oval, slightly oblique, pointed; 1 inch
long and 10-16 of an inch thick; pit very small; a remarkably robust
and fast grower; does well on the coast and in the interior.

MANZANILLO. The queen olive of Spain; large; 1 inch long by 13-16
of an inch thick; regular, rounded, oval; pit small; ripens earlier than
the Mission.

MISSION. ‘This variety was grown at the old Missions in California;
fruit 13-16 of an inch long by 10-16 of an inch thick; pit somewhat
larger than the Nevadillo or Mazanillo; ripens late in the coast counties.

COLUMELLA. Fruit bright yellowish green, becoming dark purple when
fully ripe; tree a strong grower and productive; an excellent olive for
oil and pickling.

RUBRA. Fruit medium size; bears heavy and regular crops; it is best
suited for oil, but is also used for pickling; tree a vigorous, upright
grower and bears very young.

PRECOX. Fruit of medium size, oval; oil of extra quality.

UVARIA. Valuable for either pickling or oil; fruit hangs in large clust-
ers; of a bluish black color; medium size; tree a rapid grower and very
productive; one of the most valuable of olives.

PENDULINA. ‘Tree a handsome grower and good bearer; fruit medium
to large; ripens early; produces a good grade of oil and also valuable
for pickling.

OBLISA. Fruit very large and borne in clusters on the stems; tree of
a dwarf habit and very productive; one of the most valuable pickling
varieties.

OBLONGA. A heavy bearer; long oval fruit; good for pickles or oil.

REDDING PICHOLINE. A small olive, but valuable for oil.

MULBERRIES.

PERSIAN. Berries large, black; very juicy; aromatic with a strong sub-
acid flavor; tree a slow, irregular grower, but very productive; ripens
from June to October.

RUSSIAN. Fruit fully as large as the Kittatinny blackberry; color black;
very abundant bearer; timber desirable for fuel and excellent for
cabinet work.

NEW AMERICAN. Fruit very large; black; very delicious flavor;
valuable as an avenue and shade tree; a rapid grower.

~ DOWNING. Fruit large; purplish black color; juicy, rich and delicious;
tree a rapid grower and very productive.

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PERSIMMONS.

HYAKUME. Very large, roundish, oblate; skin bright red; flesh rusty
brown, juicy, very delicious. . ,

TANANASHI. Medium to large, conical; skin smooth and semi-trans-
parent, reddish orange; flesh tender and melting; almost entirely seed-
less; an excellent variety.

AMONG. Large; skin orange color; flesh pale yellow and seedless; good
for storing.

KUROKUMO. Medium, oblate; skin yellowish red; flesh orange color,
juicy and sweet.

ITALIAN. Fruit small but good; tree of medium growth.
AMERICAN. Fruit good when frosted; grown extensively in the South.

POMEGRANATES.

PAPER SHELL. Fruit medium size; skin very thin; tree a good bearer;
somewhat dwarf of habit.

SPANISH RUBY. Fruit very large; skin thick; pale yellow , with
crimson cheek; meat a beautiful crimson color, very sweet and aro-
matic; tree a vigorous grower and good bearer.

CITRUS FRUITS.

ORANGES.

WASHINGTON NAVEL. This variety was imported from Bahia,
Brazil, by Mr. W. Sanders in 1870. It is the most popular of any of
the foreign varieties grown in California. Fruit large, solid and heavy;
skin smooth and of very fine texture; very juicy; highly flavored, with
melting pulp; almost seedless; tree hardy, a good and prolific bearer,
medium thorny, a rapid grower and bears when very young.

THOMPSONS IMPROVED NAVEL. Resembles the Washington
Navel in character and habit; fruit medium size, smooth and thin skin;
good flavor and comes into bearing early. Good keeper, valuable for
early shipment.

VALENCIA LATE. Fruit medium size, oval, solid, heavy, light color;
skin rather thin and of strong texture; flesh juicy, rich color, fine grain,
firm and crisp and of excellent flavor; tree strong and of vigorous
growth, light thorns; season latest being prime after other varieties
become stale, and maintaining a fine quality through summer and
autumn; early and prolific bearer; best late shipping variety.

MALTA BLOOD. Ripens just as the Navel is getting late; tree slow
but persistent upright growth, and disposed to bear in clusters on ter-
minals; heavy bearer; fruit oval, seedless, with peculiar refreshing
acid flavor, pulp usually splashed with crimson streaks, sometimes almost
solid crimson, though when grown in the shade it is often but slightly

colored.

RUBY BLOOD. Medium size, nearly round; skin thin but very tough;
pulp melting, rich and juicy; when ripe it usually becomes streaked
and mottled with blood red; often the entire pulp gets ruby red; show-
ing through the peel in a reddish blush on the outside; one of the best -

blood oranges.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 29

MEDITERRANEAN SWEET. Thornless; low spreading tree; very
productive; fruit oval, medium to large; rich orange color, inclining
to thick skin; shipping quality good.

PAPER RIND ST. MICHAEL. ‘Tree vigorous and of excellent habit;
light thorns; heavy bearer; fruit small, round, very solid and heavy;
skin thin, smooth and of very fine texture; color pale, almost lemon
membrane, thin; grain fine; most abundant juice, sprightly, excellent
flavor; good shipper and general favorite.

PARSON BROWN. Fruit medium size, oblong and slightly flattened at
the stem end, juicy and sweet; tree a fair grower and good bearer;
originated in Florida.

A GROVE OF WASHINGTON NAVEL ORANGES.

JOPPA. Fruit uniform, oblong, medium to large, firm, seedless; rind
solid and free from rag; pulp very fine, sweet and juicy; the fruit does
not drop from the tree; is of a deep red color; tree thornless; an wup-
right and vigorous grower.

SATSUMA. (Oon Shiu Kii.) Medium, flattened; color not as red as
the Tangerine ; rind and segments part freely - flesh fine grained, tender,
sweet, juicy and delicious; entirely seedless. One of the earliest sorts
known: tree thornless and bears young.

KAUMQUAT (or Kin-Kan.) Fruit small, oblong, from three-fourths
to an inch in diameter. The sweet rind and agreeable acid pulp is eaten
with a relish. As a preserved fruit it is decidedly popular.

TANGERINE. (or Kid glove.) Fruit flat, small to medium; reddish
skin separating readily from the pulp; flesh juicy and aromatic.

LANCY’S TANGERINE. Later and finer than Tangerine; deep
reddish color; skin free from flesh as in other kid glove oranges;
standard variety of its class.

30 THE FRESNO NURSERIES

LEMONS.

VILLA FRANCA. Imported from Europe; is of medium size; con-
sidered to be the best of all lemons grown; fruit oblong, slightly
pointed at the blossom end; rind thin, without any trace of bitterness;
acid strong, juicy; nearly seedless; tree thornless, branches spreading
and somewhat drooping; said to withstand a lower temperature than
any other imported variety.

THE VILLA FRANCA LEMON.

EUREKA. A native of California; originated by C. R. Workman at
Los Angeles; fruit medium size; sweet rind; a very good keeper and
very popular; leaves are somewhat inclined to curl; foliage scarce; fruit
produced at extremity of branches and liable to sunburn; should be
pruned as little as possible to avoid this trouble.

LISBON. Imported from Portugal; fruit medium size, fine grain; sweet
rind; very strong acid; very few seeds; a good keeper; can be picked
any time of the year; the tree is a strong grower and prolific bearer;
quite thorny, but thorns decrease in size as the tree grows older; a very
desirable variety.

AGNES. Originated at National City by Frank A.: Kimball; of superior
quality ; medium size; sweet rind; pulp very juicy, with strong acid and
few seeds; thorns few, short and blunt; is a rapid grower but droop-
ing in character; medium dwarf.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 31

LIMES.

MEXICAN. Fruit equal in quality to the imported Mexican lime; ex-
tensively grown in California and used much for hedges.

POMELOS OR GRAPE FRUIT.

TRIUMPH. Fruit medium size; peel smooth, clear and fine grained;
juicy and well flavored; very few seeds; tree bears very young; one
of the best varieties.

~MARSH’S SEEDLESS. Medium size, thin rind, with about half the
usual bitter; almost absolutely seedless; meat dark and rich; a good
keeper and being seedless makes it a very popular variety; bears young.

GRAPES.

We have exercised the greatest care in growing our stock of rooted
vines. Cuttings have all been taken from strong, healthy vineyards, and be-
fore planting in nursery have been thoroughly fumigated with cyanide of
potassium and sulphuric acid. The nursery, being located on virgin soil,
remote from any vineyards, we can guarantee that all rootings offered are
absolutely free from any disease.

EASTERN TABLE.

AGAWAM. One of the best red varieties; bunches good size; flesh
tender and juicy; vine a good grower and bearer.

CONCORD. Large, handsome black grape; bunches compact; berries
round, sweet and pleasant; very hardy and productive.

CATAWBA. Bunches large and loose; berries large, round and of
a coppery red color, becoming purplish when fully ripe; vinous and
rich.

ISABELLA. Bunches large, long and loose; berries large, oval, juicy,
sweet and musky; vine a vigorous grower and very productive; well
adapted for arbors.

IVES’ SEEDLING. Bunches small; berries black, juicy and sweet; very
vigorous; late.

BRIGHTON. Resembles the Catawba in color, size and bunch of berries;
flesh rich, sweet and of best quality; vigorous and productive; early.

DELAWARE. Bunches small and compact; berries small, bright red
with violet bloom; sweet, sugary and vinous, with a musky aroma.

SALEM. Bunches large and compact; berries large, coppery red; flesh
tender and juicy.

FOREIGN

.BLACK FERRAR. A large, black grape; bunches large; berries cling
well to the stem; skin thick; flavor superior: a good shipper.

BLACK HAMBURG. Bunches very large; berries. quite large, round,
inclined to be oval; skin rather thick, deep purple, very black at matur-
ity; flesh very sugary, juicy and rich; considered one of the very best
table grapes.

ROSE OF PERU. (Black Prince.) Bunches very large; shouldered,
rather loose; berries round, large, black, with firm and crackling flesh;
skin thick; a good market variety; vine a strong grower and productive.

32 THE FRESNO NURSERIES

PURPLE DAMASCUS. Bunches large and loose; shouldered; ber-
ries very large, oblong, dark blue covered with lighter bloom; meaty;
skin thick; ripens late; an excellent grape for interior valleys.

BLACK CORNICHON. Bunches very large, loose, shouldered; very
long stems and drooping; berries large, long, dark blue with lighter
dots; skin thick; flesh firm with a pleasant flavor; very late; a good
shipper and very productive.

MISSION. Bunches large, slightly shouldered, loose, divided into small
clusters; berries medium size, round, purplish black; flesh exceedingly
sweet and good; skin thick; a good shipper.

FLAME, TOKAY. Bunches very large, sometimes weighing 8 or 9
pounds, moderately compact, shouldered; berries very large, oblong,
red, covered with fine lilac bloom; flesh firm, sweet and crackling; skin
thick; vine a vigorous grower and very productive; ripens late; very
desirable as a shipper.

GOLDEN CHAMPION. Bunches very large and loosely set; berries
very large, round; skin greenish yellow, very thin; flesh firm, juicy,
sprightly; heavy bearer.

GOLDEN CHASSLAS. Vine a fair grower, bunches large, conical,
rather loose and shouldered; berries round, pale green with yellowish
tinge; thin skin, juicy and sweet.

SABAL KANSKI. Bunches of immense size often weighing 8 pounds;
berries large, oval shape tapering at ends; coppery red; very fine and
good shipper.

RESISTANT VINES.

We give below a list of varieties of resistant roots, which we grow
most largely and which we believe to be best adapted to conditions in
California; as this matter has been taken up earnestly by those in
charge at the different agricultural experiment stations on the coast it
might be well for any who intend planting this root to learn the result
of experiments at these stations before making their selection.

We are prepared to grow on contract, bench grafted rooted vines, on
any of the below mentioned resistants, and would be pleased to hear from
anyone interested in the matter.

RAPRIA GLOIRE DE MONTPELLIER. (Resistance 18.) Imported

from France; a vigorous strong grower with large foliage; suited best —
to light moist soil.

RUPESTRIS ST. GEORGE. (Resistance 18.) Introduced from France.
A very strong erect grower and deep rooter, suckers very little; said to
grow on a greater variety of soils than almost any other resistant.

RUPESTRIS MARTIN. (Resistance 18.) A vigorous grower; strong
root system, with tendency to spread rather than grow downward as in
the case of the St. George.

LENOIR. (a hybrid) (Resistance 12.) This vine has been largely
planted throughout the state, but in recent years its place has been
taken to a very great extent by the above named varieties. It is best .
suited to compact cold clays, or adobe soils.

*The percentage of resistance is based upon a Maximum degree of 20.

EMPEROR. Bunches long and loose, shouldered, very large; berries
oblong, deep rose color, covered with light bloom; skin thick and firm;
vine a strong grower and fruit good for shipping.

VERDEL. A large, black grape; bunches large; berries cling well to the
stem; thick skinned; superior flavor; ripens late.

ERRATUM.— The varieties “Emperor,” “ Verdel,” “Chasselas de Fon-
tainbleau,” “Black Morocco” and “Isabella Regia” should be in the list of
Foreign varieties. Through an error in making up the book they appear

under the head of Resistants.

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CHASSELAS DE FONTAINBLEAU. (Sweetwater. ) Bunches
medium, compact, shouldered; berries medium, round yellow, transpar-
ent; flesh juicy and sweet; skin thin; good as an early market grape.

BLACK MOROCCO. Bunches very large, rather compact, heavily
shouldered; berries very large, black and fleshy; skin thick; a good
market variety; stands transportation well.

ISABELLA REGIA. A sport of the Isabella which originated with J.
P. Pierce of Santa Clara; berries are of extraordinary size, and when
ripe the fruit is exceedingly sweet and aromatic; very acceptable as a
showy, prefumed table grape; berries too soft to stand long shipments,
but keep fairly well.

FOREIGN WINE.

MATARO. Bunches good size; berries round, black; an excellent
' claret grape; it is placed by the best French authorities in the front
rank of red wine grapes; very prolific and good grower.

GRAY RIESLING. Bunches medium size, compact; berries round,
golden color; an excellent wine grape.

TROSSEAU. Bunches elongated, medium size; berries black, with thick
bloom; yields a dark colored wine of good quality; a very strong
grower.

ZINFANDEL. Bunches long and compact; berries round, dark purple;
good for claret and sweet wines; probably planted more _ extensively
than any other variety in California.

BURGER. A German variety; produces a light white wine; an im-
mense bearer; does well on light soil.

VERDELHO. The most extensively planted wine grape.

CARIGNAN. Berries oblong, black; a good producer and excellent wine
grape.

FEHER SZAGOS. Bunches long and compact; berries oval, yellowish

green; a vigorous grower and immense bearer; considered one of the
best for very sandy or alkali soils.

FOLLE BLANCHE. Berries medium size; white; one of the best brandy
varieties.

GRENACHE. Vigorous grower and heavy bearer; berries bluish black;
an excellent wine variety.

GRAY REISLING. Bunches long; berries small; color light red; very
sweet.

JOHANNISBERG REISLING. Bunches medium, compact; berries

small, round; skin thin; flesh tender, sweet, juicy and highly flavored.

FETIT BOUSCHET. A grape used largely for coloring; should be
planted on strong, deep, loamy soil.

PALOMINO BLANCO. An excellent sherry variety; skin golden amber ;
flesh light yellow, juicy and sweet; vine a vigorous grower and good
bearer.

3 RAISIN.
MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA. Bunches long and loose, shouldered;

berries oblong, bright yellow when fully matured, transparent, covered
with white bloom, fleshy, with thick skin; very sweet and decidedly
musky; the leading raisin grape of California.

MUSCATEL GORDO BLANCO. Bunches large, compact, shouldered;
berries round; skin thin; flesh juicy and sweet; claimed by some to be
a more regular and heavy bearer than the Muscat of Alexandria; an
excellent raisin grape.

34 THE FRESNO NURSERIES

MALAGA. Bunches very large, compact, shouldered; berries yellowish
green; skin thick, fleshy; an excellent shipping variety.

ZANTE CURRANT. Bunches large, loose; berries round, very small,
seedless; skin thin, black, covered with blue bloom; sweet, juicy and
highly flavored; this is the currant of commerce.

THE SULTANA GRAPE.

SULTANA. Bunches long, very compact; berries small, amber color,
seedless: makes fine currants; vine an immense bearer; does well in
light sandy soil.

THOMPSON’S SEEDLESS. Bunches very long and loose; this variety
is considered by many the best seedless raisin grape; the bunches
being loose, it dries very evenly; perfectly seedless; in drying 3.27
pounds of green fruit will make one pound of dried fruit.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 35

SMALL FRUITS.

CURRANTS.
BLACK GRAPE. Similar to the Black Naples, but the bush is much

larger and more prolific.

BLACK NAPLES. The finest of all black currants; highly esteemed for
jelly.

CHERRY. Fruit of the largest size; berries large, deep red; bunches
short; valuable market sort.

LEE’S PROLIFIC. An English variety of superior quality; bush a

vigorous grower and very productive.
FAY’S PROLIFIC. Large fruit, uniform and early; productive.

WHITE GRAPE. Bunches moderately large; berries good size, whitish
yellow; sweet and good.

GOOSEBERRIES.

HAUGHTON. Fruit medium size, roundish, skin smooth, pale red; flesh
tender, sweet and good; quite healthy.

DOWNING. Fruit good size, oval; color whitish green; skin smooth;
flesh soft, juicy and good; an upright and vigorous grower.

BERKELEY. Fruit large, greenish white; immensely prolific; ripens
early and is not subject to mildew; considered one of the best,

SMITH’S IMPROVED. Fruit large, flesh light green; sweet and ex-
cellent; very productive and not apt to mildew.

BLACKBERRIES.

CRANDALL’S EARLY. Large, firm, good flavor; bears through the
entire blackberry season and ripens fully two weeks earlier than any
other variety.

EARLY HARVEST. Medium size and good quality; very early.

KITTATINNY. Large, roundish conical; flesh firm, juicy and rich;
the most popular variety in California.

WILSON’S EARLY. Large, sweet; very hardy and productive.
LAWTON. Large; very productive; late.

DORCHESTER. Fruit large, oblong; flesh sweet and highly flavored;
very hardy and productive.

MAMMOTH. Originated by Judge J. H. Logan of Santa Cruz. It is a
cross between a wild blackberry and Crandall’s Early; canes very
large and covered with small short spines. A vigorous grower; often
making 25 to 30 feet growth in a season; flowers very early in the
spring and ripens some weeks earlier than any other variety. Fruit
very large; often measuring 2% inches long; seeds small and soft;
core small and soft; when cooked its flavor is identical with the wild
blackberry of California.

RASPBERRIES.

ANTWERP. Large, yellow, sweet and rich.

CUTHBERT. Berries very large; deep rich crimson; an excellent
variety; stands the sun and heat well; is good for shipping.

36 THE FRESNO NURSERIES

een Large, black; of medium quality; very hardy and pro-
uctive.

GREGG. Very large; fruit firm, black; productive and of fine quality.

LOUDON. Vigorous grower; fruit large, beautiful dark crimson; good
quality; hardy and productive.

DEW BERRIES.

I.UCRETIA. Berries very large, sweet and delicate; an abundant bearer
and ripens early.

ee ee An early and excellent variety; a strong grower, and
ardy.

STRAWBERRIES.

BIDWELL. Fruit very large and showy; flesh firm and of the best
quality; a strong grower and very productive.

SHARPLESS. Very large and firm; very productive; good for market.
MONARCH OF THE WEST. Large; bright red; perfectly hardy; a

leading variety in California.
CAPTAIN JACK. Berries medium size; dark; very productive.
LONGWORTH’S PROLIFIC. Large; productive; one of the best.

WILSON’S ALBANY. An old established variety; very hardy and
productive.

CLD IRONCLAD. Berries medium size and firm; bright red, and mod-
erately productive.

JESSIE. Large, handsome, roundish, conical, dark red; firm and of
good quality; plant vigorous and productive; considered one of the best
varieties of the San Joaquin Valley.

MARSHALL/S RED. Large, handsome, highly flavored; very dark red;
firm and good shipper.

AUSTRALIAN CRIMSON. Berries average large; brilliant crimson
color; good flavor; is very early and ships well.

NEW BERRIES.

LOGAN BERRY. Originated with J. H. Logan of Santa Cruz, Cal.;
fruit very large, from an inch to an inch and one-quarter long; dark
red and produced in large clusters; a vinous, delicious flavor, partak-
ing after both the blackberry and raspberry; fruit ripens with the dew-
berry, and the growth of the vine similar; excellent for the table, jams
or jelly. :

WINEBERRY. A new fruit, belonging to the raspberry family; vine a
robust grower and productive; berries are enveloped by a calyx, form-
ing a sort of bur, which is covered with purplish red hairs; this gradu-
ally opens as the fruit ripens, exposing the crimson berries. Fruit
delicious, with a sprightly, sub-acid flavor when cooked; is equal to any
other berry.

ESCULENT AND OTHER ROOTS.

ARTICHOKE. Red and white; two best French kinds.
HOP ROOTS. ASPARAGUS. RHUBARB.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 37

ORNAMENTAL
TREES, SHRUBS AND VINES.

DECIDUOUS.
ALNUS GLUTINOSUS, “European Alder,” 70 feet. A remarkably rapid

growing tree, with foliage roundish, wedge-shaped; well adapted to
moist ground.

A. GLUTINOSUS IMPERIALIS, “Cut-Leaved Alder.” A very orna-
mental variety, with dark green and deeply serrated foliage; a stately
lawn tree.

FRAXINUS AMERICANA, “American Ash.” A beautiful, symmetrical
tree, with dense, bluish green foliage; does well in California.

F. EXCELSIOR, “European Ash,’ Europe and W. Asia, 120 feet. A

rapid growing tree with spreading branches.

BETULA ALBA, “European White Birch,” Europe to Japan, 80 feet. A
graceful tree of medium size; silvery bark and slender branches; quite
erect when young but assumes an elegant drooping habit after four or
five years’ growth.

B. ALBA PURPUREA, “Purple-Leaved Birch.” A variety having purple
foliage; vigorous growth.

CATALPA BIGNONIOIDES, “Aurea.” A medium sized tree of rapid
growth, having large, heart-shaped leaves of a golden yellow in the
* spring. é,

ULMUS AMERICANA, “American White Elm,’ 120 feet. A noble

spreading and drooping tree of strong growth and fine appearance.

U. CAMPESTRIS, “English or French Elm,” Europe, Africa, Japan, 100
feet. An erect, lofty tree, of rapid, compact growth; leaves small, dark
green; one of the handsomest of shade trees.

U. CAMPESTRIS MONUMENTALIS, “Monumental Elm.” A slow

growing and dwarf variety; distinct and beautiful.

U. CAMPESTRIS ARGENTEV-VARIEGATA, “Variegated Elm.”
Small leaves, sprinkled over with silvery spots; variegation constant;
very fine.

U. RACEMOSA, “Cork Bark Elm,” too feet. Branches very corky; an
excellent shade tree; succeeds well in any soil.

U. SCABRA ATROPURPUREA, “Purple-Leaved Elm.” <A beautiful
variety, with erect branches and purple leaves.

CERCIS CANADENSIS, “American Judas Tree or Red Bud,” 40 feet.
A very ornamental native tree of medium size; irregular rounded form;
perfect heart-shaped leaves of a pure green color; produces distinct,
pink flowers before the leaves appear.

C CHINENSIS, “Japanese Judas Tree,” China and Japan, so feet. Of
medium size; foliage of deep shining green, and heart-shaped; flowers
of rich rosy pink color. —

TILIA AMERICANA, “American Linden.” A rapid growing, large
sized, beautiful native tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers.

T. PLATYPHYLLOS, “European Linden,” 90 feet. A fine pyramidal
tree, with fragrant flowers.

GINGKO BILOBA, (Salisburia adiantifolia), “Maiden Hair -Tree,”
China, 60-80 feet. A beautiful tree of medium size, rapid growth, with
beautiful, fern-like foliage.

38 THE FRESNO NURSERIES

ROBINIA PSENDACIA, “Common or Black Locust,’ Eastern North
America, 80 feet. A rapid growing tree with spreading branches; a well-
known variety.

R. PSENDACIA BESSONIANA, “Umbrella Locust.” (Thornless.) A
fine tree of regular growth, with dark green, heavy luxuriant foliage;
the most ornamental of all the locust family.

ACER CAMPESTRE, “English or Cork Barked Maple,’ Europe and W.
Asia, 50 feet. A slow growing, stocky tree, of compact, roundish habit,
with corky bark and small handsome foliage.

A. MACROPHYLLUM, “Large Leaved or Oregon Maple,” West North
America, 100 feet. A most graceful high-growing tree, with very large
foliage and wide spreading branches.

A PLATANOIDES, “Norway Maple,’ Europe, 100 feet. A large, hand-

some tree, with broad, gee green, shining foliage; desirable for street
and park planting.

A. SACCHARINUM, “Silver Leaved or Soft Maple,’ Eastern N. Amer-
ica, 120 feet. A native species of rapid growth; foliage light green
above and silvery white beneath.

A. SACCHARINUM HETEROPHYLLUM, “Cut-Leaved or Silver
Maple.” A distinct variety, of luxuriant, erect growth.

MORUS ALBA, (variety of,) “New American Mulberry.” A rapid grow-
ing tree, with fine, large leaves; valuable as an avenue or shade tree;
fruit large and black.

M. ALBA TARTARICA, “Russian Mulberry.” A variety introduced by
the Mennonite Colonists of the Northwest; a rapid grower and a good
and early bearer; fruit black and good.

M. MULTICAULIS, (variety of,) “Downing Mulberry.” A magnificient
tree of rapid growth, with very large leaves and producing superior
ae

M. NIGRA, “Persian Mulberry,” Asia. A dwarf growing variety, but
Fae the best fruit of all mulberries.

QUERCUS ALBA, “American White Oak,’ 100 feet. Large. size, with
spreading branches; leaves lobed, pale green above and glaucous
beneath.

C. PEDUNCULATA PURPURASCENS, “Purple Leaved Oak.” A very

remarkable variety, with leaves as dark as the purple Beech.

PRUNUS JAPONICA, “Double Flowering Almond,’ China. <A vigor-
ous, beautiful tree; covered in May with beautiful, rose colored flowers.

P. PERSICA CAMELLIAEFLORA ALBA, “Double Flowering Peach,”
China. Very ornamental; flowers pure white and double; superb.

P. PERSICA CAMELLIFLORA, RUBRA, “Crimson Flowering Peach.”
Flowers semi-double, bright red; good.

DIOSPYROS KAKI, “Japanese Persimmon,’ China and Japan, 40 ft.
Medium size tree with large, leathery, shining green leaves, and produces
large, golden-hued fruit.

D. LOTUS, “European Persimmon,” W. Asia to China, 4o ft. A stately
tree; leaves a beautiful dark, glossy green above and downy beneath;
fruit small.

D. VIRGINIANA, “Common Persimmon,’ United States, 50-100 ft. A.
rapid growing tree with large, smooth, glossy leaves; flowers pale yel-
low ; fruit reddish yellow and small.

POPULUS ALBA NIVEA, “White or Silver Poplar.” ‘Tree of very rapid
growth and wide spreading habits; leaves large, glossy green above and
white beneath.

F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 39

F. DETOIDES CAROLINENSIS, “Carolina Poplar,’ Southern U. S. A

vigorous growing, ornamental variety, with large, bright green leaves.

PPENIGRA TLALIiCAs “Lombardy Poplar,’ Asia” “Ae very rapid, erect
growing tree, with tall, spiry form; indispensable for landscape gar-
dening.

PLATANUS ORIENTALIS, “European Sycamore.’ A rapid, erect
growing tree, with bright green foliage; very desirable as an avenue tree.

MELIA AZEDARACH UMBRACULIFORMIS, “Texas Umbrella.”
' ‘This variety is entirely different from the Pride of India. It forms a
dense, spreading head, resembling a gigantic umbrella, of unique ap-
pearance; foliage of bright, dark green; produces lilac colored flowers,
and very sweet; one of the very best shade trees; thrives well on almost
any soil.

CRATAEGUS MONOGYNA ALBA PLENA, “White Thorn.” Has
small double white flowers; a highly ornamental variety on account of
both foliage and flowers.

C. MONOGYNA RUBRAPLANA, “Scarlet Thorn.” Tree of fine habit,
with rich, luxuriant foliage; flowers unusually large, of deep crimson
color and very double.

C. OXYu..NTHA, “Hawthorn,” Europe and N. Africa, 15 ft. The cele-
brated English hedge plant.

PAOD ENORONe TUILLPAY “iulip- Free.’ Kastern U.S. and -China,
150-180 ft. A rapid growing tree, with rich, glossy foliage and large
tulip-like flowers.

JUGLANS CALIFORNICA, “California Black Walnut.” <A rapid grow-
ing tree; bears a nut with a hard shell; an excellent shade and avenue
tree.

J. NIGRA, “American Black Walnut,” 150 ft. A native species of great
size and majestic habit; an excellent forest tree.

SALIX ALBA, “Royal Willow,” Europe. An excellent variety, of rich,
silvery foliage.

S. VITELLINA AUREA, “Golden Willow.” A handsome tree, conspicu-

ous on account of its yellow bark.

EVERGREEN TREES.

ACACIA DEALBATA, “Silver Wattle.’ Leaves feathery; flowers in
winter; one of the best.

A. DECURRENS MOLLIS. (A. -Mollissima.) A well-known variety,
with fine glaucous foliage and handsome flowers.

A. LATIFOLIA. Broad leaves; yellow flowers; robust growth.

A. LINEARIS. Of erect growth, with long, narrow leaves and spikes of
yellow flowers.

A. MELANOXYLON. (Blackwood.) <A variety of medium growth, and
well adapted for sidewalk planting.

A. NERITFOLIA. (A. Floribunda.) A well-known variety of rapid
growth; produces beight yellow flowers in great abundance.

ARAUCARIA—BIDWILLII, “Bunga-Bunga,”’ Australia. A majestic
tree, growing from 100 to 150 feet high; branches in regular whorls; very
handsome on a lawn.

A. EXCELSA, “Norfolk Island Pine,’ 200 ft. A magnificient tree;
pyramidal in form.

40 THE FRESNO NURSERIES

A. IMBRICATA, “Chili Pine,” 100 ft. Beautiful; regular, pyramidal in
form; leaves bright green, broad, thick, pointed, overlapping each other.

THUYA OCCIDENTALIS, “American Arbor Vitae,” Eastern U. S. A
well-known native variety of medium size; upright, conical form; very
hardy.

T. OCCIDENTALIS AUREA, “Ever Golden Arbor Vitae.” A new va-
riety of dwarf habit, but of free growth; it retains its golden tint the
year round; one of the best variegated evergreens.

T. ORIENTALIS AUREO-VARIEGATA, “Chinese Variegated Arbor
Vitae.” A small tree with erest branches and dense, light foliage; be-
comes brown in winter.

T. ORIENTALIS AUREA, “Golden Arbor Vitae.” A Chinese variety;
a beautiful evergreen tree; foliage yellow in spring; round conical
form.

SEQUOIA GIGANTEA, “California Big Tree.” ‘The largest tree in the

world; very handsome; rapid grower; does well on almost any soil.

©. SEMPERVIRENS, “Redwood,” 300-400 ft. California’s finest timber
tree; very graceful.

UMBELLULARIA CALIFORNICA, “California Bay,’ 20-30 to 80-90 ft.
A rapid growing tree, with light green foliage; emits an agreeable per-
fume, especially when bruised.

CAMPHORA OFFICINALE, “Camphor Tree,” China and Japan, 4o ft.
A beautiful tree, with bright green foliage; very hardy; camphor is ob-
tained from the foliage and roots by distillation.

CEDRUS DEODORA, “Himalaya Cedar,” 150 ft. An exceedingly hand-
some tree of vigorous growth and pyramidal form; graceful drooping
habit; foliage bright silvery or glaucous green.

C. LIBANI, “Cedar of Lebanon,’ Lebanon, Taurus, Anatolia and N.
Africa. A massive and picturesque tree, with widespreading, horizontal
branches and dark-green foliage.

CUPRESSUS FUNEBRIS, “Funeral Cypress.” A noble species, with
spreading head; drooping branches; especially adapted for cemeteries.

C. SEMPERVIRENS FASTIGIATA, “Italian Cypress,’ Europe and
Asia. A tall, tapering, conical tree, with strict branches lying closely
to the stem; foliage dark green; much esteemed for cemetery planting.

CHAMACYPARIS LAWSONIANA, “Lawson Cypress,” California and
Oregon, 200 ft. A native tree, with elegant, drooping branches; foliage
dark, glossy green, with slight glaucous hue.

C. MACROCARPA, “Monterey Cypress,” 40-70 ft. A native of Califor-
nia; one of the most desirable of evergreens; stands pruning well; very
extensively planted for hedges.

SCHINUS MOLLE, “California. Pepper Tree,” Peru, 4o ft. A beautiful
evergreen, of rapid, spreading growth, with handsome, glossy, feathery,
light green leaves and reddish berries in the autumn; a most popular
shade and ornamental tree.

MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, “Bull Bay,’ U. S. from $. Carolina to
Texas, 80 ft. The most beautiful of all American evergreen trees; of
erect growth and pretty habit, with large, rich foliage; glossy green
above and brown beneath, produces extremely fragrant pure white
flowers.

ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA, “Loquat,” China and Japan. A fine orna-
mental tree, with large, dark green, glossy leaves; producing a delicious,
sub-acid, golden yellow fruit in the spring.

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JUNIPERUS BERMUDIANA, “Bermuda Juniper,” 40 ft. A beautiful
tree with foliage of a yellowish green color.

J. COMMUNIS HIBERNICA, “Trish Juniper.” A distinct and beautiful
variety of erect and upright growth, with glaucous green foliage.

J. VIRGINIANA, “Red Cedar,” 100 ft. A well-known American tree,
varying much in habit and color of foliage.

EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, “Blue Gum,” Victoria and Tasmania, 350
ft. A well-known variety, extensively planted in California for fuel and
wind breaks.

BLOOMS OF EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, THE BLUE GUM.

EF. MACULATA CITRIODORA, “Lemon Scented Gum,’ Queensland,
150 ft. A very handsome tree, with fragrant leaves, suitable for street
planting.

E. ROSTRATA, “Red Gum,” S. Australia, 200 ft. A very rapid grower;
an excellent forest tree; hardier than the Blue Gum.

PINUS AUSTRIACA, “Austrian or Black Pine.” A remarkably robust,
hardy and rapid growing evergreen; leaves long, stiff and dark green.

P. PONDEROSA, “Yellow or Bull Pine,’ 150 ft. A very large tree; wood
very heavy; leaves from eight to ten inches in length and of a silvery
green color.

P. RADIATA (P. insignis), “Monterey Pine,” 80-100 ft. Our well-known
native variety; the most desirable for shade.

ILEX AQUIFOLIUM, “European Holly.” Europe and Asia, 40 ft. A
beautiful small tree, with prickly dark green foliage; when eight or ten
year old produces bright red berries in profusion.

SCIADOPITYS VERTICILLATA, “Umbrella Pine,” 100 ft. A remark-
able and beautiful tree from Japan; attains to a large size; leaves long,
narrow and dark shining green; one of the finest of pines.

PSEUDOTSUGA DOUGLASII, “Douglas Spruce,” Pacific Coast. A
beautiful, rapid growing tree; conical form; spreading, horizontal
branches; leaves light green above and glaucous below.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, “Silk Oak. Australia, 150 ft. A beautiful tree
of rapid growth, with fern-like, dark green leaves and orange colored
flowers.

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PICEA EXCELSA, “Norway Spruce,” North and Central Europe, 150 ft.
An elegant tree of rapid growth and lofty pyramidal form; branches as-
sume a graceful, drooping habit with age.

TAXUS BACCATA, “English Yew,” Europe, Africa, Asia, 60 ft. A large
bush or tree of slow growth, and very bushy head, densely branched
and thickly covered with somber green leaves. It can be trimmed into
any shape.

TO BACCATA ERECTAY Erect Yew. (An) erect) dense erow mena
riety, with small, dark shining leaves thickly set on the branches.

TY. BACCATA FASTIGIATA, “Irish Yew.” An upright stowine va-

riety; foliage of the darkest hue; the whole plant resembling a deep
green column.

WEEPING DECIDUOUS.

FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR AUREA, “Golden Barked Ash.” An elegant
weeping tree; bark in winter a golden’yellow.

F. EXCELSIOR PENDULA, “European Ash.” <A well-known sort; one
of the finest lawn and arbor trees; covers a great space and grows
rapidly.

BETULA ALBA PENDULA, “Cut-Leaved Birch.” The most popular of
all weeping trees; an erect grower, with silvery bark, slender drooping
branches and fine cut leaves.

ULMUS SCABRA PENDULA, “Camperdown Elm.” <A most picturesue
drooping tree of rank growth; leaves large, dark green, glossy and lux-
uriant.

TILIA PETIOLARIS, “Weeping Linden,’ E. Europe. A beautiful tree
with large foliage and slender, drooping branches.

POPULUS GRANDIDENTATA PENDULA, “Hooth-Leaved Poplar.”
A variety of rapid growth, with long, slender branches; foliage dark,
shining green and deeply serrated.

SALIX BABYLONICA, “Weeping Willow.’ Our common and well-
known weeping willow.

S. CAPREA PENDULA, “Kilmarnock Willow.” An exceedingly grace-
ful tree, with glossy foliage and perfect umbrella head; unique in form.

S. BABYLONICA DOLODOSA, “American Weeping Willow.” <A
dwarf species with slender branches; one of the most ornamental of
small weeping willows; well adapted for lawn or waterside planting.

EVERGREEN SHRUBS.

BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS, “Box Tree,’ Europe, Africa, Asia, 25 ft. A
handsome lawn shrub, with deep green foliage.

R. SEMPERVIRENS SUFFRUTICOSA, “Dwarf Box Tree.” A well-

known dwarf variety, extensively used for hedges.

B. JAPONICA, “Japanese Box,’ 6 ft. A handsome shrub with deep
green foliage.

CYTISUS SCOPARIUS, “Scotch Broom.” <A fine shrub with drooping
branches, having yellow, sweet scented flowers.

PYRACANTHA COCCINEA (Crataegus Pyracantha), “Burning Bush,”
Italy to W. Asia, 6 ft. A most attractive bush, producing white flowers,
followed by masses of crimson berries.

CAMELLIA JAPONICA, China and Japan. The most handsome of all
winter-flowering evergreens; quite hardy; flowers single, red and white.

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DAPHNE ODORA, “Sweet Daphne.” A medium sized, low growing
shrub with deep green foliage and fragrant white flowers.

D. ODORA VARIEGATA, “Variegated Daphne.” Leaves variegated;
flower pink.

EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, S. Japan. A spreading shrub, with bright
green glossy leaves.

FE. JAPONICUS MEDIO-PICTUS. Foliage is beautifully mottled with

golden yellow.

EF. JAPONICUS MICROPHYLLUS, PULCHELLUS.. Small, dark

green foliage; suitable for borders.

NERIUM OLEANDER, “Oleander.” One of the most popular blooming
evergreens; continues blooming the entire season. There are numerous
varieties, the principal being the Double Pink, Double White and Large
Single White.

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS.
HIBISCUS SYRIACUS, “Althea, or Rose of Sharon,” Asia, 6-12 ft. A

fine, free-growing and profuse blooming shrub; is easily cared for and
worthy of a space in every garden. The following varieties are among
the best:

HK. SYRIACUS PURPUREUS, “Purple Althea.” Double purple flowers.
H. SYRIACUS TOTUS-ALBUS, “White Althea.” Flowers pure white;

very fine.

H SYRIACUS VARIEGATUS, “Variesated-Leaved Althea.” Flowers

double purple; leaves margined white; very fine.

PRUNUS JAPONICA ALBA, “Double White Almond.” A _ beautiful

shrub, bearing beautiful white flowers before the leaves appear.

P JAPONICA ROSEA, “Double Pink Almond.” Same as the above,
except that the flowers are of a double, rose-like color.

CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS, “Sweet Shrub,” Virginia to Florida. A
fine shrub, with rich foliage and fragrant wood; flowers double and very
fragrant.

LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA, “Crape Myrtle,” China. A very desirable
shrub, flowering constantly in the winter; leading varieties being Rose
and Pink.

DEUTZIA. One of the most beautiful and attractive flowering shrubs.
The flowers are produced in racemes four to six inches long.

D. SCABRA PLENA CANDIDISSIMA, (D. Candidissima.) Fine
double white flowers.

D. SCABRA PLENA. Flowers double, white tinged with rose.

D. SCABRA PLENA, “Pride of Rochester.” A variety producing large
white flowers, the back of the petals slightly tinged with red; one of the
best.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS, “Hortensia.” An elegant plant with large
leaves and large, globular heads of rose-colored flowers.

H. HORTENSIS, “Thomas Hogg.” Flowers of the purest white, of very
firm texture; valuable for decorative purposes.

LIPPIA CITRIODORA, “Lemon Verbena,” S. America. A very popular
shrub, with lemon-scented leaves; thrives well in almost any soil.

SYRINGA PERSICA, “Persian Lilac.” Has small foliage and bright
purple flowers.

S. VULGARIS, “Common Lilac.” Bluish purple flowers.

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PUNICA GRANATUS ALBA PLENA, “Double White Pomegranate.”
Forms large shrub; flowers creamy white.

P. GRANATUM LEGRELLEI, “Mme. Legrelle Pomegranate.” A free
grower, with abundant reddish flowers.

P. GRANATUM RUBRA, “Scarlet Pomegranate.” A rapid grower, with -
deep scarlet flowers.

CYDONIA JAPONICA RUBRA, “Scarlet Flowering Quince,” China and
Japan. A fine spring flowering shrub.

C JAPONICA, ALBA. A beautiful variety of the scarlet, with delicate
white and bluish flowers.

VIBURNUM ‘ORULUS STERILE, Snow Ballon America Asias
Europe. A very handsome and ornamental shrub, with large globular
clusters of pure white flowers.

SPIREA BILLARDII, “Garden Hybrid, ” 6 ft. Rose-colored flowers;
blooms nearly all summer.

PAEFONIA MOUTAN, “Tree Peony,” China. A beautiful shrub: produc-
ing in the spring immense flowers; very double and strikingly colored.

DIERVILLA, “Weikella,’ China. A very popular class of ornamental
shrubs, producing in May and June superb, large, trumpet-shaped flowers
of all shades and colors, from pure white to red.

D. FLORIDA CANDIDA. An erect grower; becoming in time a large
sized shrub, and producing in June pure white flowers in great profusion.

D FLORIBUNDA LAVELLEI. A fine variety, producing dark, reddish
colored flowers; the darkest variety.

D. FLORIDA, (Weigelia rosea.) An elegant shrub and an old favorite;
of erect, compact growth; fine rose-colored flowers.

CLIMBING AND TRAILING SHRUBS.

AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA, “Virginia Creeper.” The common
American Ivy, with large, luxuriant foliage; good for covering walls and
verandas.

TECOMA GRANDIFLORA, (Bignonia grandiflora,) China and Japan.

A. magnificent vine, with exceedingly large flowers.

T. RADICANS, “Trumpet Flower,” United States. A strong climber with
large clusters of trumpet-shaped scarlet flowers in summer.

CLEMATIS FLAMMULA. A remarkably rapid climbing plant, produc-
ing a great profusion of fragrant flowers in July.

C. JACKMANI. Large, intense, violet-purple Rowers, free grower; an
abundant and successive bloomer.

LONICERA JAPONICA, “Yellow Honeysuckle,” China and Japan.
Bright yellow flowers.

I. JAPONICA CHINENSIS, “Chinese Evergreen Honeysuckle.” Dark

green foliage; green all the winter; blossoms white and pink and very

L. JAPONICA HALLEANA. A strong, vigorous evergreen variety; ex-
ceedingly fragrant and a perpetual bloomer.

HEDERA COLCHICA, “Broad-Leaved Ivy.” Broad-leaved or new giant
ivy.

H. HIBERNICA, “Irish Ivy.” A well-known variety, with large deep-
green foliage.

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JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM, “Royal Jasmine,” India. The flowers
are pure white, double and deliciously fragrant.

J. HUMILE (J. revolutum), “Yellow Jasmine,’ Asia. A beautiful shrub
with yellow, fragrant flowers.

PASSIFLORA COERULBEA, “Passion Vine,” Brazil. The well-known,

rapid-growing variety, with blue and white flowers. |

WISTARIA CHINENSIS, “Chinese Wistaria.” Most elegant and rapid
growing climber; attains an immense size; pale blue flowers in long,
pendulous clusters.

W. CHINENSIS FLORE-PLENO, “Double Purple Wistaria.” A rare

variety, with long racemes of deep blue double flowers.

PALMS, DRACAENAS, YUCCAS, ETC.

AGAVE AMERICANA VARIEGATA, “Striped Century Plant,” Trop-
ical America. A very fine plant, with leaves edged with yellow stripes.

A. DESERTI, “Century Plant,’ S. California. A Century Plant with glau-
cous green leaves.

C. HUMILIS ARBOREA. A magnificent fan palm.

TRACHYCARPUS EXCELSUS (Chamaerops excelsa), “Windmill
Palm,” China, Japan, India, 30 ft. Leaves fan shaped; deeply cut; not a
rapid grower, but very hardy and ornamental.

CHAMAEROPS HUMILIS, “Dwarf Fan Palm,” Mediterranean region,
20 ft. A very fine palm for small lawns, etc.

DRACENA DRACO, Canary Islands, 60 ft. The celebrated Dragon

Tree.

CORDYLINE STRICTA, (D. stricta), Australia, 6-12 ft. Palm-tree tree,
with flag-like leaves.

CYCAS REVOLUTA, “Sago Palm.” A native of Japan; stem round,
crowned with dark green, pinnated leaves; very hardy; beautiful for
a lawn.

YUCCA ALOEFOLIA QUADRICOLOR. A superb, erect plant; leaves

variegate green and white.

Y GLORIOSA VARIEGATA. « low-growing variety, with long, nar-
row, variegated green leaves, and fine spikes of immense, creamy white
flowers.

Y. FILAMENTOSA, “Adam’s Needle,” Southeastern U. S.A va-
riety of compact growth, with dark green leaves and majestic spikes
of yellowish white flowers.

PHOENIX CANARIENSIS, “Ornamental Date Palm,’ Canary Islands.
The most graceful and handsome of our hardy palms; leaves pinnate and
of a dark green color; an excellent lawn palm.

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA, “Date of Commerce.” Fruit, the edible
date; leaves of a glaucous blue color; a more upright grower than the
Canariensis.

WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA, “California Palm,’ Southern Califor-
nia and Arizona, 50 ft. One of the most northern and therefore most
hardy of American Palms. (See illustration on page 6.)

46 THE FRESNO NURSERIES

ROSES.

AUGUSTINE GUINOISEAU (White La France). (Hybrid Tea.) This
rose is identical with the La France except in color, which is white,
sometimes tinted with fawn; an excellent rose.

BRIDESMAID. (Tea.) A sport from the Catherine Mermet, and like
its parent in size of flowers and habit of growth; but flowers are of
deeper color; a grand rose.

CLOTHILDE SOUPERT. (Polyantha.) Flowers are borne in clus-
ters, and are of large, round, flat form, perfectly double, and deliciously
sweet; color white or flesh with rose center; very highly recommended.

CLIMBING NIPHETOS. (Tea.) An excellent rose, identical with the
old Niphetos, except that it is a vigorous climber, a Spend bloomer ;
valuable for cut flowers and bouquets.

CLIMBING PERLE DES JARDINS. (Tea.) Same as the true old

Perle des Jardins, but of climbing habit; an excellent rose.

DUCHESS OF ALBAN (RED LA PRANCE): (Hybrid Per-
petual.) Resembles the La France, but is much deeper in color; it is
an exceedingly free and abundant bloomer; flowers are large, well
formed, very double, and exceedingly fragrant.

DOCTEUR REYMONT. (Hybrid Tea.) Hardy ever-bloomer; color
bright shining red; exceedingly sweet; very striking and attractive; one
of our most valuable roses.

FURSTEN BISMARCK. (Tea.) <A very variable-colored rose, changing
from rose color to cherry red, the whole suffused with lemon; a strong,
vigorous grower.

HENRY M. STANLEY. (Tea.) Flowers a beautiful amber-tinted rose
color, delicately tinged toward the center with apricot yellow; very large
and full and exceedingly fragrant.

MARION DINGEE. (Tea.) Flowers large; beautifully cup-shaped and
moderately full; color deep crimson; one of the darkest and richest tea
roses in existence; an exceedingly profuse and constant bloomer.

METEOR. (Hybrid Tea.) Flowers large, elegantly formed; very
double; color a rich, velvety crimson, exceedingly bright and striking;
a vigorous grower and a constant bloomer.

PERFECTION DES BLANCHES. (Hybrid Perpetual:) A finely-
formed, pure white rose; flowers good size, perfect and of fine form
and finish; one of the finest white roses.

PURITAN. (Hybrid Tea.) Flower very large, of the purest ivory
white and very double; one of the best keeping roses.

PIERRE GUILLOT. (Hybrid Tea.) Flowers bright crimson, passing
to carmine; very large, double, full and highly scented; a healthy and
eed grower and constant bloomer; one of the very best Hybrid

eas.

RAINBOW. (Tea.) The color is deep pink, striped and mottled with
crimson, the center often tinged with yellow; very large and sweet; a
constant bloomer.

REINE OLGA DE WURTEMBURG. (Tea.) A splendid rose and
should be grown where the Marechal Niel succeeds; a beautiful sort
for covering verandas and trellises; color rosy crimson, suffused with
red; much superior to that of Reine Marie Henriette.

MADAME VEYSETT. (Striped La France.) This rose resembles La
France in growth, fragrance, shape of bud and flower, but is nicely
striped with a very deep rose color.

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SNOWFLAKE. (Tea.) A lovely white rose; one of the freest flowering
white roses.

TRIOMPHE DE PERNET PERE. (Hybrid Tea.) Flowers large,
double and of heavy texture; buds long and nicely pointed; a free
_ bloomer; color bright red.

VICK’S CAPRICE. (Hybrid Perpetual.) Flowers large, slightly cup-
shaped, but full and deep; petals are thick and lasting, having the
ground color satiny pink, striped and dashed with white and carmine;
a vigorous and healthy grower and free bloomer.

IMPROVED RAINBOW. A beautiful and charming rose. It is
superior to the Rainbow, every petal in the flower being penciled with
bright amber color.

WHITE PERLE DES JARDINS. Resembles the Perle de Jardins
except the color, which is a delicate creamy white; buds beautifully
shaped; the flowers large and full; foliage dark and glossy.

KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. A beautiful white rose, sometimes
tinted with yellow; blooming continuously; petals large and pure ivory
white; excellent for cut flowers; California’s best white rose.

CRIMSON RAMBLER. (Polyantha.) Especially adapted for growing
on verandas, walls, etc., as it is a strong, vigorous grower, making
shoots from 10 to 15 feet in a season; it is a profuse bloomer; flowers
crimson, and the foliage dark, glossy green.

EVER-BLOOMING TEA ROSES.

AMERICAN BANNER. Flowers white, but each bud and flower dis-
tinctly striped with bright red.

ANNA OLIVER. Flower large and full; color creamy blush, shaded
with carmine and edged with rose; very fragrant.

ARCHDUCHESS ISABELLA. Flowers are large and perfectly double;
white, shaded with rosy carmine; very fragrant.

BON SILENE. Flowers of great size and beauty; color deep rose; valu-
able for bouquets and decorative purposes.

BOUGERE. Extra large; very double and full; color bronze rose, deli-
cately shaded with lilac.

CATHERINE MERMET. Flowers large and globular; color clear,
shining pink; a healthy grower and good bloomer.

CHARLES ROVOLLI. Flowers are large, delightfully fragrant; color
brilliant carmine, changing to silvery rose.

CORNELIA COOK. Flowers very double; color creamy white, some-
times tinged with pale lemon and biush.

DEVONIENSIS. Beautiful creamy white with rosy center; large, full
and double.

DUTCHESSE DE BRABANT. Soft, rosy, pink petals, edged with
silver ; very sweet; one of the best.

DUTCHESS OF EDINBURGH. Deep, rosy crimson; very double.

EDWARD GONTIER. Flowers creamy yellow, with rosy buff center;
an excellent rose.

ISABELLA SPRUNT. Bright canary yellow; large, beautiful buds;
profuse bloomer.

JOAN OF ARC. Fine, golden yellow; full form; very double.
JEAN PERNET. Beautiful canary yellow; large, full and double.

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LETTY COLES. Soft, rosy pink, deeply shaded with crimson; extra
large and double; exceedingly sweet.

MADAME BRAVY. Rich creamy white, with blush center; perfect form,
large; very double and sweet.

MADAME CAMILLE. Very double and globular; color delicate pink,
veined with white; large and distinct.

MADAME DE WATTEVILLE. Flowers large, full and highly per-
fumed; color creamy yellow, with rosy blush.

MADAME FALCOT. Fine apricot yellow; a constant bloomer. of
medium size and fullness.

MADAME LAMBARD. Flowers very large and full, very double and
sweet; color bronze rose, shaded with carmine; an elegant free-blooming
and long-lived sort.

MADAME JOSEPH SWARTZ. Extra large, globular flowers; very
full and sweet; color white, tinged with rosy blush; a profuse and
constant bloomer.

MADAME PIERRE GUILLOT. Flowers large, full and globular; color

delicate orange yellow; a good grower and constant bloomer.

MADAME MARGOTTIN. Very large and double; flowers highly per-
fumed; color beautiful dark yellow with bright red center.

MARIE LAMBERT. Pale flesh-color, passing to creamy white veined
and clouded with soft carmine.

NAMELESS BEAUTY. A beautiful; rich, creamy white rose, with
deep rose center; large, full and deliciously sweet.

NIPHETOS. An elegant rose; very large and double; deliciousy sweet;
color pure white; highly valued for its lovely buds; will thrive in
shade.

PAPA GONTIER. . Magnificent, large flowers; color rich cherry red;
a rose peculiarly adapted to California gardens.

REGULUS. Large, full and. double; very fragrant; color brilliant
carmine with purple and red shading.

SAFRANO. Bright apricot yellow, sometimes tinged with rose; very
fragrant, valued for its beautiful buds.

SUNSET. Flowers full, large and finely formed; highly perfumed;
color rich golden amber.

SOMBREUIL. White, edged and tinged with silvery rose; very sweet.

SOV. DE MADAME PERNET. Large, full form; color soft, rosy
crimson.

TRIOMPHE DE LUXEMBOURG. Immense rosy pink buds and
flowers; very double and sweet; a vigorous grower and constant
bloomer.

WHITE BON TSIEE NE, . Valuedimostly tor ie neaneiiilnnnde:

CLIMBING TEA ROSES.
CELINE FORESTIER. Pale sulphur yellow; large, full flowers,

perfectly double; a fine bloomer and good grower.

CLOTH OF GOLD. Clear, bright yellow; large, full and double; very
sweet; a beautiful rose. : | |

GLOIRE DE DIJON. Large, perfectly double, rich, creamy pink; does
best in partial shade; a splendid climber.

JAMES SPRUNT. Deep cherry red flowers; medium size, full, very
double and sweet; a profuse bloomer.

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LA MARQUE. Pale canary yellow, almost white; beautiful buds; large
full flowers; very double and sweet; a profuse bloomer.

MADAM CAROLINE KUSTER. Beautiful orange yellow; clear and
distinct; large, full and very double; highly perfumed.

MARECHAL NEIL. A magnificient rose; superb bud; flowers extra
large, very double and deliciously perfumed; color rich, golden yellow;
one of the finest climbers; will do well in partial shade.

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REINE MARIE HENRIETTE. Very large, full and double; color
glowing crimson, elegantly shaded; withstands the hottest sun.

SOLFATERRE. Climbing habit; fine, clear, sulphur yellow; large,
full, double and very sweet.

MARY WASHINGTON. Flowers large; pure white; very double,
borne in c-usters; strong grower and prolific bloomer.

[MISCELLANEOUS CLIMBERS.

WHITE BANKSIA. White, violet-scented flowers; beautiful.
YELLOW BANKSIA. Fine clear yellow; very full and beautiful.

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PRAIRIE QUEEN. Clear, bright pink; large, compact, globular; very
double and full; blooms in clusters.

REVE D’OR. (Climbing Safrano.) Deep yellow, sometimes coppery
yellow; large, full and very sweet.

BALTIMORE BELLE. Blush, variegated carmine, rose and white; very
double; flowers in clusters.

GREVILLE. (Seven Sisters.) Flowers in large clusters; varies in color
from white to crimson.

EVER-BLOOMING BOURBON OR CHINA ROSES.

AGRIPPINA. Brilliant, fiery red; good size and form; very double, full
and sweet; an early and profuse bloomer.

ARCHDUKE CHARLES. Brilliant crimson scarlet; large; very double
and sweet; good grower and constant bloomer.

HENRY PLANTIER. Color bright, shining rose; extra large and full;
very double and fragrant; hardy.

HERMOSA. Large; very double and fragrant; color a beautiful, clear
rose; blooms in clusters.

SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAYSON. Color a beautiful, rich, creamy
flesh, with rose center; flowers very large, perfectly double and very
fragrant.

MADAME BOSANQUET. Pale flesh, shaded with deep rose; large
size; very full and sweet.

RED MALMAISON. Flowers jarge, full, perfect form; color bright
glowing crimson; rich and velvety.

HYBRID TEA ROSES.

BEAUTY OF STAPLEFORD. Bright pink color, shaded carmine;
large, very full, perfect form; highly scented.

ESMERALDA. Flowers of medium size, very regular and full; color
silvery rose; deliciously perfumed.

MADAME SCHWALLER. Blooms in large clusters; large and regular
flowers; color fine salmon rose; highly perfumed.

MADAME ANDRE, DURON. Flowers very large, fragrant and beautiful,
clear vermilion red; constant bloomer.

LA FRANCE. A magnificent rose of superb form, and as double as a rose
can be; color silvery rose, shaded with pink; flowers large, finely built
and fragrant in the highest degree; blooms constantly.

TRIOMPHE DE ANGERS. Bright red, changing to dark velvety
crimson, tinged with purple; large, full, double and fragrant.

HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

ABEL CARRIERE. Flowers extra large and double, full and sweet;
color dark crimson; very handsome.

AMERICAN BEAUTY. Flowers extra large; full and exceedingly
sweet; color rosy crimson; very handsome; thrives in partial shade.

BARONESS ROTHCHILD. A grand and beautiful rose; flowers are
of immense size; globular form; color a lovely shade of deep, rosy
pink; a strong, vigorous grower, a regular and profuse bloomer.

CAPTAIN CHRISTY. Extra large, very full and double; color flesh
pink, deepening at center to dark rose.

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COQUETTE DES BLANCHES. Pure white; blooms in large clusters;
flowers medium size, full and fragrant.

CIANT OF BATTLES. Brilliant crimson; large, very double and sweet.

HER MAJESTY. Very large and beautiful; flowers medium size; very
double; color rosy pink, tinged with silvery rose; very fragrant.

GENERAL JACQUEMINOT.

GEN. JACQUEMINOT. Bright crimson; very rich and velvety;
handsome.

PAUL NEYRON. Flowers of immense size; color bright; shining pink;
clear and beautiful; very double.

PERLE DES JARDINS. Very large and full; bright straw color, some-
times canary yellow; very fragrant; one of the best.

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PERLE, DES: BLANCHES. Flowers large and very double; very hardy
and sweet.

JOHN HOPPER. Flowers large, very regular and full: color pela.
rose, shaded: with crimson; very sweet.

LOUIS. VAN: HOUTTE. Brilliant crimson; large, eal and fragrant.

MAGNA: CHARTA. Flowers extra full and double; color a rosy red,
fiushed with violet crimson; a profuse bloomier.

PERFECTION DES*BUANCHES Tage. pure white flowers, full and
double; constant bloomer; very see :

PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. Veiy dark, velvety crimson, Shaded
black; large, full flowers; very handsome.

PERPETUAL WHITE. Flowers of medium size, borne in clusters ; very
fragrant; color pure white.

PRINCESS ADELAIDE. Flowers extra large, very, double sind fragrant;
color bright, rosy pink. Hf

GLORY OF MUSSES. Extra‘ large ,and paitectly double; pe deep
rosy carmine; very mossy and fragrant.

HENRY MARTIN. : Rich, glossy pink; large globular ne jemuer ae full
and sweet. . ¢

JAMES VEITCH. Extra large; flowers Heist fragrant and full; color
bright crimson. Aaees

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INDEX
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A Word of Caution . a pI aS ey
Our Guarantee - aa SOE HE had age LS
No. Trees to an Acre...” Mees are Table!
Cultural Directions | WTO ne aa) $e ae 5) Resistant! ovanies ee

« Foreign Wine..................2.

DECIDUOUS FRUIT TREES. RASinc hoe eee ee

Apples gh. i.e eee: le) une Per! 7 ,
Grab) Ati ples et. ear io lieileny aL ¢ k
pit) apple: Ieee a aes | SMALL FRUITS.
Ce ee ag mae Sa se 12 \Ginerants 1: aor earl oeae Bea ie 3h
Plas ce) ee a ae 13 Gooséberries:.25 ie 7, See ee alee 35
Prunes Say Blackberries. 27 oe 35
Apricots 22 SE a Oe jigy » Rhaspbemules ee ee [a ena SS 35
Peaches — Freestone PS oe a Nil oe) Se 20 Dewberries ey ene te eee beh Fe Ao) SES 36
Peaches =. Cilia aarti asd ee 29, Strawberries Soe see tere SiS LOGS)
Nectar ines ie ees. Sr Oa mE New VEX RSS ae Seta ahs arora
Hsculents\.c./5: 22 ees Set ae 36
NUT S.
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Chestnuts” eee ou). Sues Nilo: TREES, SHRUBS AND VINES.
TR eS eee 25 Deciduous Trees........-.... ---. iM SM
res seeeesccec cesses sne antes ieeeeeseeeseceeeee ee ereoes 25 Eiverureen Trees...) en ey
eee 25) Weeping Deciduous) =e ee ee 42
: Hivergreeen) Slirubs 222) 2) see eee 42
FIGS Deciduous Shrubs | —...2222. 222222 e ee eee eee 43
Thre; ‘Singin see eee 7 26 Climbing and Trailing Shrubs................44
TinentGalp iste see ower ee Oa Abt Seelam Dy Palms Dracaenas .euCy ss) eee eee eae tee 45
OUINES Sie eek peepee teeta ey S62): DAT
Mwiliberries gine sneer eraser ee) noc 7/ . ROSES.
‘Persia OmiStetes- te etee ee ee eee et ese, eae 28
IPOMIEP TAME Sete eee mete ee ee ee | tee 28 Tlehis. 5 aio) Sega DARI Se 8 eka 46
Ses ais . Everbloommmpe Reas)s.0..---.-0.20 see 47
CITRUS FRUITS. Climbing <Wersi. cee... See 48
OPA ES: ee a pee ea ee DE en bose eS Miscellaneous Climbers.................... -.-..-.. 49
Demons ee PSA ST EPL ee 2 REESE. 30 Bourbonstora@hinase.—- eee 50
DsiTW@S). S53 ae es Ais SO Hybrid Teas eet: 25 Ue. 4 aoe eae ee 50
Pomiel O: 735 25.5:2. 125 Seer eed ae ted eee 31 Hardy Hybrid Perpetuals..............--2..----- 50

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