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Ka^kfakee,  lUhiois 


Growers  of 

Ornamental  and  Fruit  Trees 

■ Grape  Fines,  Plants, 
a Fines,  Roses, 

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KANKAKEE  NURSERY  AND  LANDSCAPE 

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Phone,  Office  29;  Nursery  1769-3  , . - / 

301  Cobb  Building,  / <'  \ " ^ ‘ n ' 

Kankakee,  HI.  'h 


INTRODUCTION 

In  presenting  this  catalogue,  we  desire  .to  extend  our 
thanks  for  the  past  patronage  of  our  many  customers, 
and  to  solicit  your  orders  for  the  future.  Our  right  to 
existence  is  based  upon  our  service  and  no  order  is  too 
large  or  too  small  to  receive  our  careful  consideration. 

We  are  always  glad  to  consult  with  prospective  cus- 
tomers and  give  them  suggestions  based  upon  personal 
knowledge  of  what  others  have  found  the  most  profit- 
able and  satisfactory  under  similar  circumstances. 

In  common  with  other  merchandise,  the  general 
trend  of  prices  for  both  fruit  and  ornamental  stock  is 
upward,  which  is  made  necessary  by  the  increased  cost 
of  labor,  material  and  general  expense  of  operation.  We 
strongly  recommend  that  you  buy  NOW  whatever  you 
contemplate  planting.  They  will  be  no  cheaper  in  cost 
in  the  future,  and  you  will  have  that  much  more  time 
to  enjoy  the  satisfaction  which  comes  from  planting,  and 
it  is  not  well  to  lose  sight  of  the  fact  that  we  will  be 
dead  a long  time  after  we  leave  this  earth,  and  satisfac- 
tion now  is  better  than  the  anticipated  satisfaction  of 
someone  else.  For  commercial  returns,  the  early  bird 
gets  the  worm  and  while  there  seems  no  possible  failure 
of  the  fruit  demand  for  the  future,  yet  the  quicker  you  get 
your  plants  into  bearing,  and  learn  to  properly  market 
them,  the  greater  your  advantage  over  those  who  plant 
next  year  or  “after  a while.” 

In  the -nursery  trade  there  has  grown  up  a standard  of 
ethics  which  is  observed  by  'all  reputable  nurserymen, 
and  you  are  respectfully  referred  to  these  terms  and  con- 
ditions when  placing  your  orders. 

We  feel  confident  that  all  things  considered,  we  can 
supply  your  wants  better  than  anyone  else,  because  of 
liour  knowledge  of  local  problems  you  have  to  meet. 

THE  SHIPPING  SEASON  generally  begins  from  the  first  to  the  middle  of 
April  and  about  the  15th  of  October  in  the  autumn.  The  season  is  not  regulated, 
however,  by  any  definite  date,  nor  by  the  state  of  vegetation  at  the  locality  of  the 
planter,  but  by  the  condition  of  the  trees  when  received.  Parties  south  of  us 
may  receive  our  trees  some  weeks  after  their  season  has  opened,  yet  when  planted 
they  will  give  entire  satisfaction. 

EARLY  ORDERS — To  one  familiar  with  the  rush  at  the  packing  season,  it 
must  be  obvious  that  it  is  impossible  to  fill  an  order  requiring  much  time  in  its 
preparation  on  short  notice  without  doing  an  injustice  to  others  who  have  their 
orders  previously  booked.  In  fairness  to  all,  we  have  adopted  the  practice  of  filling 
orders  in  the  rotation  received,  unless  orders  are  received  far  enough  ahead  of  the 
packing  season,  with  instructions  to  ship  at  a given  date,  so  that  we  can  arrange  a 
special  shipping  date.  So  we  again  say — place  your  order  as  far  in  advance  of  ship- 
ping as  you  possibly  can,  stating  when  you  would  like  stock  sent. 

PACKING — We  do  not  charge  for  packing,  boxing  or  delivering  to  freight  or 
express  companies  at  our  station.  We  do  not  prepay  any  charges,  unless  goods 
are  to  be  delivered  to  a prepaid  station,  as  all  our  prices  and  quotations  are  free 
on  board  cars  at  our  nurseries.  If  you  have  no  agent  at  your  station  and  ship- 
ment has  to  be  prepaid,  notify  us  and  we  will  prepay  and  bill  charges  to  you  after 
shipment. 

OUR  GUARANTEE — We  exercise  care  to  have  our  stock  genuine  and  relia- 
ble, and  hereby  guarantee  that  if  all,  substantially  all  or  any  part  of  stock  deliv- 
ered, does  not  prove  true  to  name  as  ordered,  we  will  replace  it  free  of  charge, 
or  refund  the  money  paid  for  it,  that  being  the  measure  of  damages  for  a breach 
of  the  contract. 

Certificate  or  Nursery  Inspection  Furnished  with  All  Shipments 


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APPLES 

The  apple  is  universally  recognized  as  the  most  desirable  fruit  of  the  United 
States,  because  of  its  great  varieties  of  delicious  flavors,  nutritious  qualities  and 
nutrative  value.  Whether  as  commercial  crop  or  for  the  satisfaction  of  the  family, 
a well  selected  orchard  of  a few  varieties  is  a most  desirable  investment  for  any 
land  owner  to  place  on  his  premises. 

We  recommend  the  planting  of  a few  thrifty  trees  from  one  to  three  years 
old  and  from  four  to  five  feet  high  as  such  are  more  safely  handled  than  older  and 
larger  trees. 


Summer  Apples 

Chenango  (Strawberry) — Rath- 
er large,  oblong  conic,  angular; 
whitish-yellow  striped  and  splash- 
ed with  light  crimson;  flesh  white, 
very  tender,  with  mild  pleasant 
sub-acid  flavor.  A market  and  eat- 
ing variety.  Tree  vigorous  and 
productive. 

Duchess  of  Oldenburg — Large 
size  roundish;  streaked  with  red 
and  yellow;  flesh  whitish;  juicy; 
flavor  sprightly,  sub-acid;  market 
variety.  Tree  a vigorous  grower; 
very  hardy;  succeeds  in  north- 
west where  many  kinds  fail.  Au- 
gust-September-October. 

Early  Harvest — Medium  to 
large;  pale  yellow;  flne  flavor. 

Tree  moderate,  erect  grower,  and 
a good  bearer.  A beautiful  and  ex- 
cellent variety  for  dessert  and 
kitchen. 

Golden  Sweet — A large,  hand- 
some, yellow  apple;  fine;  sweet; 
good  for  market.  Tree  rather 
spreading  and  irregular.  A free  grower 
and  productive;  August-September. 

Bed  Astrachan — Large,  roundish;  nearly 
covered  with  deep  crimson;  overspread 


Duchess  of  Oldenburg 

with  a thick  bloom,  juicy,  rich,  acid.  Cook- 
ing and  eating  variety,  suitable  for 
market.  Tree  a vigorous  grower  with 
large  foliage;  a good  bearer.  August. 


Yellow  Transparent — Good  size; 
clear  white  turning  to  pale  yellow; 
flavor  sub-acid,  highly  prized  for 
cooking  and  eating;  popular  market 
variety.  Tree  of  Russian  origin;  up- 
right grower;  bears  early  and 
abundantly;  hardy.  July-August. 


Fall  Varieties 

Pall  Pippin — Very  large,  roundish, 
oblong,  yellow;  flesh  tender  and  de- 
licious. One  of  the  most  valuable 
varieties  for  table  or  market.  Tree 
a free  grower  and  a fine  bearer.  Oc- 
tober-December. 

Pameuse  ' (Snow  Apple) — Medium 
size;  pale  greenish-yellow,  mixed 
with  stripes  of  red  and  splashes  of 
red  on  shady  side;  flesh  white  ten- 
der and  juicy;  slightly  perfumed, 
sub-acid;  extra  good;  recommended 
for  table,  kitchen  and  market.  An 
old  and  well  known  variety.  Tree  a 
moderate  grower  but  productive.  Oc- 
tober-November. 

Hubbardston  (Nonsuch)  — Large, 
yellow  with  red  stripes;  flesh  tender 
and  juicy;  sub-acid,  very  good  flavor; 
recommended  for  dessert  and  mar- 
ket. Very  productive.  November- 
January. 


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Delicious 


Maiden  Blush — Medium  size,  smooth, 
beautifully  flushed  with  red  on  creamy- 
yellow;  flesh  tender,  of  pleasant  but  not 
hig-h  flavor.  A good  market  sort  because 
of  attractive  appearance  and  all-round 
utility.  Tree  a fair  grower  and  productive. 
September-October. 

Bambo — Medium  size;  oblate;  smooth, 
streaked  and  marbled  with  dull  yellowish 
ground;  dots  large,  whitish;  flesh  tender 
rich,  mild,  sub-acid.  An  old  variety;  good 
for  cooking-  or  eating.  Tree  a great  grower 
and  very  productive.  Most  popular  in  the 
west.  October-December. 

Wealthy — Medium  size;  roundish;  smooth 
nearly  covered  with  dark  red;  very  good; 
dessert;  very  profitable  as  a market  sort. 
Tree  good  grow'er  and  productive.  October- 
January. 


Winter  Varieties 

Bald-win — Medium  size;  conical;  bright 
red;  flesh  crisp,  juicy,  sub-acid;  rich  flavor; 
great  market  variety  of  eastern  states  for 
cooking,  dessert  and  market.  Tree  vigorous. 
Open  head.  Abundant  crops,  but  does  not 
bear  young.  November-March. 

Banaoia — Medium  size;  smooth;  easily 
polished;  deep  yellow;  slight  blush;  flesh 
solid,  juicy;  mild  sub-acid;  has  delicate 
banana  perfume  and  flavor;  verv  popular 
for  dessert  and  market. 

Delicious — ^Flourishes  well  in  every  state 
of  the  Union.  Bears  annually;  great  yield- 
er;  hangs  well  on  trees.  Trees  very  thrifty, 
long  lived  and  extremely  hardy.  Fruit  very 
large,  nearly  covered  with  brilliant,  dark 
red;  flesh  fine  grained,  crisp,  juicy,  melting 
and  delicious;  splendid  keeper  and  shipper; 
should  be  in  every  orchard. 

Qano  (Black  Ben) — Large;  conical; 
smooth;  very  deep  red  and  attractive;  flesh 
pale  yellow  fine  grained;  mild  sub-acid.  A 
good  shipper  and  keeper  for  market.  Tree 
healthy;  vigorous  and  hardy;  annual  bearer. 
February  to  May. 


Grimes  Golden — Medium  size;  regular; 
rich,  golden  yellow;  flesh  yellow,  firm 
crisp,  aromatic,  rich;  quality  very  best’ 
Top-notcher  in  market.  Tree  hardy  and 
productive;  bears  early;  blossoms  late  in 
spring  frost  seldom  catches  them.  One  of 
the  best  sorts.  November  to  January. 

Jonathan  (New  Spitzenberg) — Medium 
size;  roundish;  yellow,  nearly  covered  with 
red;  flesh  white,  fine  grained,  juicy,  tender 
and  mild;  a delicious  and  strictly  dessert 
apple  that  always  demands  highest  market 
prices.  Seedling  of  Spitzenberg.  Is  a much 
better  tree;  vigorous  and  productive.  No- 
vember to  April. 

McIntosh  (McIntosh  Red)  — Medium 
large;  polished;  smooth;  yellow,  nearly  cov- 
ered with  brilliant  crimson;  beautiful;  flesh 
snow  white,  crisp,  very  tender,  aromatic 
sub-acid;  very  good  quality.  Resembles 
Fameuse  type,  but  is  larger  and  more 
hardy.  Tree  vigorous  with  spreading  head; 
a good  annual  bearer;  popular  in  northwest. 
November  to  February. 

Northern  Spy — Large;  roundish;  slightly 
conical;  striped,  with  sunny  side  purplish- 
red;  flesh  white  and  tender,  with  mild,  rich, 
spicy  flavor.  An  old  favorite  and  one  of 
the  best  all-round  apples  grown.  Tree  is 
a strong,  upright  grower,  head  very  com- 
pact and  should  be  opened  up  by  pruning  to 
admit  air  and  light.  December-June. 

Northwestern  Greening — Large ; round 
green,  turning  to  yellowish-green  when 
ripe;  flesh  yellow,  fine  grained  and  firm; 
good  flavor,  smooth  and  attractive;  mar^ 
ket  sort  bringing  high  prices.  Tree  one  of 
best  growers  in  the  west;  extremely  hardy 
and  bears  young.  Blossoms  early. 

Rhode  Island  Greening — Large  greenish- 
yellow,  tender,  juicy,  rather  acid  but  highly 
flavored;  very  popular;  extra  good  cooker. 
An  old  standard  sort.  Tree  vigorous  and 
spreading;  a heavy  and  constant  bearer. 
December-March. 

Rome  Beauty — Large;  round;  mottled  and 
striped  in  different  shades  of  red;  flesh  yel- 
lowish, tender;  juicy,’-  sub-acid;  recommend- 
ed as  a dessert  and  market  variety.  Good 
grower,  blooms  late,  productive;  especially 
recommended  in  eastern  state.  November- 
February. 


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Stasrman’s  Winesap — Medium  size,  round- 
ish; greenish-yellow,  red  striped;  flesh  yel- 
low, Arm,  flne  grained,  crisp,  juicy,  aro- 
matic; recommended  for  cooking  and  eat- 
ing. Tree  quick  and  vigorous  grower, 
adapts  itself  readily  to  different  soils  and 
situations.  November  to  February. 

Tompkins  King*  (King  Tompkins  County) 
— Very  large;  attracts  attention  by  size; 
red;  flesh  yellowish,  crisp  and  tender,  sub- 
acid of  best  quality;  always  in  demand  on 
market.  Tree  vigorous  grower,  good  bear- 
er and  hardy.  November-January. 

Tolman  Sweet — Medium  size;  pale  yel- 
low; flesh  fine  grained,  white,  firm,  moder- 
ately juicy  and  very  sweet;  quality  ex- 
cellent, Tree  vigorous,  upright,  spreading 
and  very  productive;  one  of  the  old  eastern 
varieties.  December-March. 

■Wag*ener — Bright  red  apple,  strongly 
contrasting  yellow  background  color;  med- 
ium to  large;  whitish  flesh,  tinged  light  yel- 
low, firm  fine-grained,  juicy,  very  good 
quality.  Tree  is  straight,  vigorous,  upright 
grower;  enormously  productive,  usually 
bears  third  or  fourth  year. 

Wolf  River — ^Very  large;  handsome;  red 
on  greenish-yellow  skin;  flesh  whitish, 
tinged  with  yellow,  very  firm,  tender,  juicy 
and  of  good  quality,  rather  acid;  market 
sort.  Tree  very  hardy  and  productive. 

Yellow  Bellflower — Very  large;  some- 
times angular;  pale  yellow,  often  with  a 
blush;  flesh  white,  very  tender  when  ripe, 
fine  grained,  crisp  and  juicy,  acid,  becoming 
sub-acid  later;  an  old  and  highly  recom- 
mended variety.  Tree  rather  upright.  No- 
vember-February. 


Jonathan 

York  Imperial — .Medium  large;  often  ob- 
long; greenish-yellow,  covered  with  bright 
red;  flesh  crisp  and  juicy  when  mellow.  A 
great  variety  for  cold  storage  market  and 
raised  in  immense  quantities  in  Pennsyl- 
vania section.  Tree  vigorous  and  produc- 
tive, almost  equalling  Ben  Davis. 


CRAB  APPLES 


Crab  apples  are  especially  desirable  in  the  colder  sections  as  only  a few  varie- 
ties of  apples  can  be  successfully  grown;  but  they  succeed  well  in  all  climates  and 
their  fruit  is  very  popular  for  preserves,  jelly  and  some  sorts  are  excellent  for  eating. 


Hyslop — Large,  round,  conical;  yellow, 
with  heavy  shadings  of  deep  crimson  and 
splashes  of  maroon  with  heavy  blue  bloom; 
flesh  fine,  firm,  yellow,  astringent;  its  high 
color  always  commands  a fancy  market 
price.  Tree  very  vigorous  and  hardy; 
blights  in  some  localities;  bears  abundantly 
In  clusters,  which  make  them  exceedingly 
ornamental.  September-October. 

Transcendent — Medium  large,  oblate; 
golden  yellow,  with  blush;  flesh  firm,  crisp 
yellowish,  fine  grained,  very  juicy  and  acid; 
when  ripe  is  edible.  It  is  generally  grown 
all  over  the  United  States  and  is  very  pop- 


ular for  cider  as  well  as  jelly  and  pre- 
serves. Tree  grows  rapid  and  irregular;  a 
great  bearer;  subject  to  blight  and  should 
not  be  planted  near  other  apple  trees.  Sept. 

Whitney — Large,  averaging  one  and  one- 
half  to  two  inches;  round,  conical;  smooth, 
glossy  yellow,  with  red  stripes;  flesh  firm 
Juicy  and  rich;  almost  sweet;  especially 
bred  for  wine  and  cider.  Tree  hardy,  hand- 
some and  very  productive.  August. 

Yellow  Siberian — Small,  round;  yellow; 
flesh  yellowish  and  acid;  popular  on  mar- 
ket for  jellies.  Tree  vigorous  and  hardy. 


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PEARS 

The  pear  is  the  most  delicious  of  modern  fruits  on  account  of  its  fine,  juicy 
texture,  exquisite  flavor  and  aroma.  While  some  varieties  do  better  if  picked  when 
partially  ripe  and  finished  in  doors,  yet  the  really  enjoyable  supply  should  come 
from  the  home  orchard,  planting  a number  of  varieties  that  will  ripen  in  succession, 
from  fall  to  winter.  Some  points  in  favor  of  pears  are,  they  begin  bearing  in  a 

very  few  years  after  plant- 
ing; seldom  miss  bearing  at 
least  a partial  crop,  for  which 
there  is  always  a ready  sale, 
besides  they  are  one  of  the 
most  healthful  of  our  fruits. 


Bartlett 


Summer  Varieties 

Bartlett — Large;  rich  yellow,  with  beauti- 
ful blush  next  to  the  sun;  buttery,  very 
juicy  and  highly  flavored.  Very  popular; 
grown  everywhere.  A favorite  market  va- 
riety. Tree  a strong  grower;  bears  early 
and  abundantly.  Does  best  as  a .standard. 
Last  of  August  and  early  September. 

Clapp’s  Favorite  (Fay) — Large;  pale 
lemon  yellow  with  red  cheek;  flesh  of  fine 
texture,  melting  buttery,  juicy,  with  a rich 
vinous  flavor;  good  for  market  and  kitchen. 
Tree  hardy  and  very  productive,  does  well 
in  all  sections.  Standard  or  dwarf.  August. 

Koonce, — Medium;  yellow,*  with  red 
cheek,  originated  in  southern  Illinois; 
largely  planted  for  market  sort.  Can 
be  picked  green  and  will  color  up  well  in  a 
few  days.  Tree  vigorous,  bearing  large 
crops  annually.  July-August. 

Seckel — Medium;  yellow,  with  crimson 
<heek;  flesh  melting,  sweet  and  aromatic; 
most  exquisitely  flavored  pear  known.  Tree 
slow  grower,  but  ha-cdy  and  healthy.  Sept. 


Autuma  Varieties 

Anjou  (Buerre  D’Anjou) — Large;  green- 
ish shaded  with  russet-crimson;  flesh  is 
highly  flavored,  vinous  and  rich;  dessert 
and  market  sort;  keeps  well  until  winter 
holidays,  when  it  commands  a high  price. 
Tree  hardy  and  productive  and  succeeds 
well  In  all  sections.  October- January. 

Clairgean  (Buerre  Clairgeau) — Largo, 
yellow  with  russet  and  brown  sometimes 
.shaded  with  crimson,  flesh  yellow,  juicy, 
recommended  for  cooking  and  market  sort. 


Tree  a very  good  grower  and  bears  early. 
Standard  or  dwarf.  October-November. 

Duchess  (Douchesse  d’Angouleme)  — 
Very  juicy,  with  rich,  excellent  flavor.  An  all 
around  variety  for  dessert,  cooking  and 
market.  Succeeds  best  as  a dwarf. 


Kieffer 


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extreme  northern  states.  Standard  and 
dwarf.  September. 

Garber — Large;  bright  yellow,  with  red 
blush;  flesh  juicy  and  rich;  a cross  with  the 
Kieffer,  but  two  weeks  earlier  and  better 
quality.  Tree  very  productive  and  bears 
three  years  after  planting.  Standard  Sep- 
tember. 

Kieffer — ^Medium  large;  yellow  and  crim- 
son, with  russet  and  brown;  flesh  firm  and 
good  when  ripe;  the  Ben  Davis  of  the  pear 
family;  when  properly  ripened  is  delicious. 
Tree  vigorous,  with  healthy,  dark  green 
foliage;  an  early  bearer  and  very  produc- 
tive everywhere.  October. 

"Worden  (Worden’s  Seckel) — Medium  size; 
golden  yellow,  with  russet  cheek;  flesh  fine 
grained,  juicy  buttery  with  a.  rich  aroma; 
recommended  highly  as  a dessert  and  mar- 
ket sort.  Tree  hardy  and  an  enormous  bear- 
er. September. 

Winter  Varieties 

Drouard  (President) — Very  large;  green- 
ish-yellow and  russet;  very  handsome; 
flesh  melting,  juicy  and  highly  aromatic; 
recommended  for  dessert  and  market.  Tree 
vigorous,  healthy  and  prolific  bearer.  F'eb- 
ruary-March. 

Iiawrence — Medium;  lemon  yellow,  flesh 
sweet,  melting,  aromatic;  recommended  as 
one  of  the  very  best  winter  sorts.  Tree 
hardy,  healthy  and  productive.  Either 
dwarf  or  standard.  November-December. 


Duchess 

Flemish  (Flemish  Beauty) — Large;  pale 
yellow,  covered  with  light  russet,  turning 
reddish-brown  when  ripe,  flesh  juicy,  very 
sweet,  rich  and  melting;  recommended  for 


Winter  Nelis — Medium;  greenish-yellow, 
with  russet;  flesh  fine  grained,  melting  and 
rich;  considered  one  of  the  most  delicious 
and  best  winter  sorts.  Tree  straggly  and 
slender  grower,  but  hardy  and  thrifty. 
Standard  or  dwarf. 


QUINCES 


The  Quince  is  always  in  demand,  although  its  commercial  value  has 'changed  but 
little  for  many  years.  Quinces  are  largely  used  in  cook- 
ing, canning  and  preserving,  as  they  have  a delicious  flavor. 

It  is  a reliable  cropper,  and  requires  but  little  care. 

Yet  the  increased  size  of  the  fruit  and  the  quality 
repay  well  for  all  the  extra  work  given  them.  The  trees 
thrive  in  almost  any  soil,  but  prefer  a heavy,  moist, 
clay  loam. 

Augers — Medium  size,  pear  shaped;  gold- 
en yellow;  rather  acid,  tree  a thrifty  grower 
and  abundant  bearer.  October. 

Champion — Very  large,  greenish-yellow, 
flesh  cooks  as  tender  as  an  apple  and  with- 
out hard  spots  or  core;  flavor  delicate  im- 
parting an  exquisite  quince  taste  and  odor 
to  any  fruit  with  which  it  is  cooked.  Trees 
are  vigorous  growers  and  bear  heavy  crops 
of  superior  fruit;  one  of  the  best  for  sec- 
tions not  subject  to  early  frosts. 

Orange — Large,  bright  golden  yellow  fine 
firm  flesh  and  good  flavor;  one  of  the  best 
for  cooking  The  most  popular  and  exten- 
sively cultivated  of  the  old  varieties.  Oct. 

Reas  Mammoth — Rich,  orange  color, 
roundish,  pear  shape,  tapering  neck.  Very 
good  quality  for  flavoring  other  fruits  and 
for  baking;  almost  fuzzless. 


All  our  fruit  trees,  shrubs  and  vines  are 
guaranteed  to  be  true  to  name  and  if  a mis- 
take should  be  made  will  be  glad  to  rectify.  Orange  Quince 


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PEACHES 

Every  home  should  have  a few  peach  trees  as  there  is  no  more  delicious  fruit 
in  its  season,  and  that  purchased  on  the  market  is  often  of  an  inferior  quality  be- 
cause of  the  necessities  of  picking  comparatively  green.  Peach  trees  grow  quickly 
but  are  of  short  life  and  to  keep  a good  supply  of  fruit,  a few  trees  should  be  set 
out  each  year  to  replace  those  that  die  of  old  age  or  accident. 


Basket  of  Blberta  Peaches 


Beers  Smock — Medium  large;  creamy 
white,  with,  crimson  blush;  flesh  yellow, 
tender  and  rich,  very  good  quality  for  the 
season  and  recomuiended  for  market.  Tree 
a rapid  grower,  prolific  bearer  and  hardy. 
Late  September-October. 

Belle  of  Georgia — Medium  large,  oblate; 
white,  wuth  red  cheek;  flesh  white,  firm 
and  excellent  flavor;  recommended  for  des- 
sert, kitchen  and  market.  Tree  a rapid 
grower  and  very  productive.  Early  July. 

Carmapi — Large,  round;  white,  with  deep 
blush;  flesh  tender  and  juicy,  with  fine 
flavor;  skin  very  tough,  making  it  avail- 
able for  marketing  with  profit.  Tree  re- 
ported very  hardy  and  a prolific  bearer. 
August. 

Champion — Large,  round,  quite  regular; 
creamy  yellow,  with  red  blush;  flesh  white 
with  red  stains  around  pit;  flavor  deli- 
cious, sweet  and  juicy.  Tree  very  hardy 
and  productive.  First  of  September. 

Crawford’s  Bate — Large;  yellow  or  green- 
ish-yellow, with  dull  red  cheek;  flesh  yel- 
low, stained  red  at  pit,  melting,  vinous  and 
very  good.  Tree  hardy  and  productive, 
usually  needs  thinning  to  make  good  size 
fruit.  Last  of  September. 

Crawford’s  Early — Large;  yellow,  with 
red  cheek;  flesh  yellow,  juicy  sweet;  Its 
size  and  beauty  make  it  very  popular.  Tree 
vigorous  and  productive,  but  buds  are  very 
tender.  First  of  September. 


Crosby — Hardy  in  tree  and  bud.  Golden 
orange  color;  firm  but  tender;  very  good 
quality;  medium  size.  A good  canner.  Late. 

Dewey  (Admiral  Dewey) — Medium  size; 
yellow;  flesh  firm,  yellow  and  delicious; 
good  shipper;  highly  recommended  as  a 
very  early  sort.  Tree  is  strong,  hardy, 
symmetrical  grower  and  produces  well. 
July. 

Ede  (Captain  Bde) — Very  large;  yellow, 
tinted  with  red;  flesh  yellow  and  about 
same  quality  as  Elberta;  claimed  to  be 
hardier  than  Elberta  and  as  good  a market 
sort.  August-September. 

Elberta — Very  large;  red  blush;  flesh  yel- 
low with  pale  yellow,  tender  and  juicy;  the 
great  market  peach  of  the  country.  Rank, 
vigorous  grower,  does  well  in  all  peach 
growing  sections.  Middle  September. 

Greensboro — Medium;  yellow,  with  beau- 
tiful blush;  flesh  white,  juicy  and  good; 
freestone  when  fully  ripe;  said  to  be  larger 
than  Alexander.  July. 

Rale’s  Early  (Semi  Cling) — Medium  size, 
greenish  white,  with  red  cheek;  flesh  white, 
melting  and  juicy.  Tree  vigorous  and 
healthy;  an  abundant  bearer.  July- August. 

Ralamazoo — Medium  to  large;  oval;  yel- 
low, striped  with  red  and  a thin  bloom; 
flesh  yellow,  red  at  pit;  rich,  vinous  and 
of  good  quality.  Tree  a strong  grower  and 
bears  at  two  years  old;  hardy  and  reli- 
able. September. 


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liemon  Free — M'edium  large,  roundish; 
often  with  pointed  apex;  light  yellow  with 
greenish-white  tinge  and  thick  bloom;  flesh 
yellow,  tender  and  good;  a good  canning- 
sort.  Tree  a regular  and  proliflc  bearer. 
October. 

Mayflower — Medium  size;  practically  red 
all  over;  flesh  Arm  and  of  good  flavor;  ex- 
tremely valuable  as  a very  early  market 
sort,  especially  in  southern  states.  Tree 
blooms  very  late;  upright  and  good  grower; 
proliflc  bearer.  Earliest  known. 

Rochester — Free.  An  excellent  new  sort. 
Large  size  red  skin,  yellow  flesh,  good 
flavor.  Early  producer;  heavj"  cropper. 
August  10. 

Smock — Large,  roundish,  somewhat  oval; 
yellow,  with  some  blush  and  thick  bloom; 
flesh  yellow,  tender  and  sprightly.  A good 
market  sort. 

Stump — Very  large,  roundish;  white,  with 
a red  cheek,  considerable  bloom;  flesh  white, 
juicy  and  good  flavor.  Tree  very  proliflc. 
Last  of  September. 

Triumph — Medium  large;  dark  yellow, 
nearly  covered  with  red;  flesh  yellow  nearly 
to  pit,  where  it  changes  to  greenish- white; 
juicy,  melting  and  sub-acid;  an  attractive 
market  sort.  July. 


PLUMS 


The  plum,  like  a pear,  succeeds  best  in  a rather  heavy  soil  with  some  clay 
and  being  generally  free  from  disease  is  profitable.  They  should  be  gathered  a 
few  days  ahead  of  use  that  they  may  develop  their  perfect  flavor.  For  family  use 
they  especially  do  well  in  poultry  yards,  or  where  the  hogs  keep  the  ground  free 
from  fallen  fruit.  The  varieties  should  be  mixed. 

With  only  reasonably  good  care  and 
culture.  Plum  trees  can  be  kept  in 
healthy  condition,  and  will  produce  fine 
crops  of  fruits.  The  market  for  Plums 
is  never  over- stocked,  and  they  always 
bring  good  profitable  returns. 


liombard 


American  Varieties 

G-ueii  (Blue  Magnum  Bonum,  N.  Y.)  — 
Medium;  bluish  purple;  cling,  flesh  yellow- 
ish-green; rather  coarse;  sweet,  pleasant 
flavor;  a great  market  sort.  Tree  hardy, 
very  vigorous  and  upright  grower.  Septem- 
ber. 


Shropshire  (Damson,  Eng.) — Small;  black 
or  blue;  cling;  flesh  rather  coarse,  popular 
in  market  for  kitchen  use.  Tree  is  not  a 
rapid  grower,  but  fruit  grows  abundantly 
in  thick  clusters.  October. 

York  State  Prune — Large  size;  blue;  de- 
licious; one  of  the  best  in  quality  and  most 
productive  of  all  prunes.  Freestone.  A vig- 
orous grower  and  hardy.  August. 


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Abundance 

Domestic  Varieties 

Bradshaw  (Niagara,  Amer.)  — Medium 
large;  purplish-red;  free;  flesh  green  and 
juicy;  good  shipping  qualities.  Tree  an 
upright  grower,  bears  regularly;  enormous 
crops.  Medium  early. 

Damson  (Europe) — Small;  black,  with 
thick  blue  bloom;  free;  flesh  juicy,  but 
rather  tart;  best  for  kitchen  and  market. 
Tree  enormously  productive  and  hardy. 
September. 

Green  Gage — Small  but  of  highest  excel- 
lence; skin  greenish  yellow;  flesh  yellow, 
juicy  and  of  fine  flavor.  Late  September. 

Imperial  Gage  (N.  Y.) — Medium;  yellow- 
ish-green; heavy  white  bloom;  free;  flesh 
juicy,  sweet,  rich  and  excellent;  one  of  the 
very  best  dessert  and  market.  Tree  upright 
and  vigorous.  September. 

Italian  Prune  (Europe) — Medium  large; 
purplish-black;  blue  bloom;  free;  flesh 
greenish-yellow,  juicy,  sweet  and  of  good 
quality;  will  hang  on  tree  after  ripening; 
splendid  for  drying  and  market.  Tree 
very  productive.  September. 

Bombard  (N.  Y.) — Medium  large;  reddish- 
violet,  with  heavy  bloom;  cling;  flesh  firm, 
yellow  and  very  pleasant  for  both  kitchen 
and  market.  Tree  unusually  vigorous,  suc- 
ceeding well  on  even  light  soils.  Late 
August. 

Yellow  Egg  (Europe) — Very  large;  green- 
ish-yellow; flesh  a little  coarse  but  recom- 
mended for  drying  and  cooking.  Tree  a free 
grower  and  very  productive.  Late  August. 

Hybrid  Varieties 

Abundance  (.Japan) — Medium  to  large;  a 
rich  cherry  red;  with  a decided  white 
bloom;  cling;  flesh  light  yellow,  exceedingly 
juicy,  tender  and  delicious;  kitchen  and 
market.  Tree  vigorous  and  hardy;  rapid 
grower  and  bears  young.  Last  of  July. 

Burbank  (Japan) — Large;  reddish-purple; 
cling;  flesh  yellow;  juicy;  good  for  kitchen 
and  market.  Tree  rather  spreading  and 


abundant  bearer;  very  hardy  and  prolific. 
Medium  late. 

Compass  Cherry — Small;  purplish  red, 
with  large  pit,  flesh  yellow  and  very  good 
lor  cooking.  The  original  cross  of  Minor 
Plum  and  Sand  Cherry. 

Hanska — Beautiful  color,  bright  red,  with 
heavy  bloom;  flesh  firm,  yellow  and  goo<i 
quality;  fragrant;  apricot  flavor;  tree  tall, 
rapid  grower;  pit  small. 

Red  June  (Japan) — Medium;  vermilion 
red  with  bloom;  semi-cling;  flesh  light 
lemon  yellow;  slightly  sub-acid;  but  good 
quality  for  kitchen  and  market.  Tree 
strong  and  spreading;  unusually  produc- 
tive. Early. 

Shipper's  Pride — Large;  purple;  flesh  firm 
sweet  and  excellent  for  shipping  and  kitch- 
en. Tree  hardy  and  productive,  September. 

Wickson  (Calif.) — Very  large;  reddish- 
purple  with  white  bloom;  cling;  flesh  firm 
and  meaty;  yellow,  rich,  aromatic;  a mar- 
ket sort.  Tree  strong  and  spreading;  bears 
abundantly  and  early  in  most  localities.  Au- 
gust. 


APRICOTS 

Alexander  (Russian) — Medium  to  small 
size;  light  orange  flecked  with  red;  flesh 
tender  juicy,  sweet  and  good  flavor;  des- 
sert and  market.  Tree  hardy  and  produc- 
tive. July. 

Early  Golden — Small  roundish-oval;  pale 
orange  with  smooth  skin;  flesh  yellow; 
juicy,  sweet  and  desirable  for  dessert  use. 
Tree  hardy  and  productive. 

Moorpark — Very  large;  orange-yellow 
with  numerous  specks  and  dots;  flesh  yel- 
low, sweet,  juicy  and  rich;  good  to  very 
good  market  and  dessert.  Tree  is  rather 
tender  and  fruit  ripens  unevenly.  August. 


MULBERRIES 

Downing — Highly  ornamental  for  street 
or  lawn,  bearing  an  abundance  of  large 
black,  sub-acid  fruit.  Its  long  bearing  s£a- 
son  makes  it  a universal  favorite  where- 
ever  it  is  grown. 

New  American — Equal  to  Downing  in  all 
respects  and  a much  hardier  tree.  It  bears 
fruits  of  the  finest  size  and  flavor  from 
mid-July  until  Autumn. 


New  American 


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CHERRIES 

While  the  cherry  tree  is  of  rather  slow  growth  it  is  so  sturdy  and  hearty  and 
bears  for  so  many  years  a large,  bountiful  crop  under  the  most  adverse  conditions, 
that  a few  of  them  are  the  most  valuable  tree  that  a home  man  can  plant.  Where 
room  is  available  a few  of  the  sweet  varieties  is  very  desirable,  but  owing  to  their 
uncertain  cropping,  sour  varieties  should  also  be  included  among  the  selections. 
Sweet  varieties  thrive  only  in  favored  localities,  also  they  require  particular  care 
and  attention,  especially  in  spraying.  But  the  sour  cherry  can  be  grown  almost 
anywhere.  It  makes  a fine  ornamental  windbreak,  gives  great  satisfaction  in  the 
home  garden,  and  offers  great  possibilities  for  profit  for  the  grower  who  supplies 
the  local  markets. 


Governor  Wood 


SWEET  VARIETIES 

Bingf — Fruit  large,  dark  brown  or  black 
one  of  the  most  delicious  late  sweet  cher- 
ries on  the  Pacific  coast;  is  considered  one 
of  the  most  profitable.  Tree  hardy  and 
vigorous;  seems  to  succeed  east  better  than 
most  sweets.  Late. 

Governor  Wood — Large,  round,  dark 
heart-shaped;  yellow,  mottled  with  red; 
flesh  sweet,  juicy  and  delicious.  Fruit 
hangs  well  on  tree.  June. 

Napoleon — Yellow,  with  a bright  red 
cheek;  very  large;  long,  heart-shaped;  firm 
flesh.  Meaty  crisp,  mild,  and  sweet;  high 
quality.  Tree  is  a hardy,  vigorous,  upright 
grower,  with  strong,  sturdy  limbs.  Very 
productive  and  bears  young. 

Schmidt  (Smith’s  Bigarreau) — Very  large 
dark  reddish-black;  flesh  dark,  tender,  very 
juicy  with  a fine  flavor.  Tree  vigorous. 

Spanish — Large,  pale  yellow  with  red 
cheek;  flesh  firm  and  juicy.  One  of  the.best 
light  colored  cherries  for  dessert.  Tree 
very  productive.  June. 

Tartarian  (Black  Tartarian) — Very  large; 
purplish-black,  heart-shaped:  flesh  mild  and 
sweet  and  quality  considered  the  very  best 
for  market  and  dessert.  Tree  is  a vigorous, 
upright  grower  and  immense  bearer.  July 

Windsor — Large,  dull  red;  flesh  very  firm, 
and  fine  quality;  good  bearer.  No  cherry  in 


recent  years  has  attracted  more  attention. 
Has  been  recommended  by  some  of  the  most 
prominent  fruit  growers  of  the  coun- 
try. 

SOUR  VARIETIES 

Early  Bichmond — Medium  size,  dark  red; 
sprightly  acid  flavor.  This  is  one  of  the 
most  valuable  and  popular  of  the  acid  cher- 
ries, and  is  unsurpassed  for  cooking  pur- 
poses. Tree  a splendid  grower  and  is  ex- 
ceedingly productive.  The  most  hardy  of 
all  varieties.  Ripens  through  June. 

English  Morello — Very  dark  sour  cherry; 
latest  to  ripen.  One  of  the  best  cooking 
cherries.  Dwarfish-growing  tree.  Especially 
good  for  garden  planting. 

Bate  Duke — Medium  large,  short,  heart- 
shaped;  light  red;  flesh  light  colored,  sub- 
acid with  a good  flavor.  A kitchen  cherry 
of  the  very  best  quality.  Tree  strong, 
an  upright  grower;  bears  well.  Last  of 
July. 

Iiouis  Phillipe — Large  size,  flesh  red,  ten- 
der, juicy,  with  mild  sub-acid  flavor,  very 
vigorous  and  productive;  of  great  value.  A 
native  of  France. 

Montmorency  (Large) — Large.  round, 
handsome  red;  flesh  fine  flavored,  sub-acid; 
rich.  Recommended  for  kitchen  and  nearby 
market.  Tree  good  grower,  hardy,  produc- 
tive. Late  June. 


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GRAPES 

♦ 

Grapes  are  one  of  the  most  productive  and  hardy  fruits  that  we  have.  They 
can  be  grown  in  small  spaces  and  trained  up  the  sides  of  buildings  or  along  fences, 
occupying  very  little  room.  Make  the  soil  mellow  and  plant  vines  somewhat  deeper 
than  they  stood  in  the  nursery  and  about  8 feet  apart  by  a fence  or  building.  As  a 
commercial  crop  they  are  as  desirable  as  corn  and  as  staple  on  the  market.  When 
a vineyard  is  once  established  it  will  be  very  productive  for  a lifetime  with  ordi- 
nary care.  Poor  soil  should  be  given  a liberal  application  of  rotten  manure. 


Concord 


Concord — Large,  purplish  black  grape;  very  hardy 
and  productive,  ripening  about  the  middle  of  Sep- 
tember. This  is  one  of  the  most  popular  market 
grapes. 

Catawba — Lorries  large  and  round,  reddish-cop- 
peiy  coh)re<l;  llesh  fine  flavored,  sweet.  An  excellent 
late  sort.  Well  known  as  the  great  wine  grape.  Very 
late. 

Delaware — Lorries  rather  small,  round,  skin  thin, 
light  red,  flesh  juicy  with- 
out any  hard  pulp;  sweet 
and  spicy  and  delicious 
flavor.  Vine  moderately 
vigorous,  hardy  and  pro- 
ductive. Midseason. 

Diamond  (Moore’s  Dia- 
mond)— Large  delicate, 
greenish-white  with  a 
yellowish  tinge  when 
fully  ripe;  few  seeds,  al- 
most free  from  pulp,  ex- 
cellent quality.  Vine  like 
Concord  in  growth  and 
hardiness  and  foliage;  the 
leading  early  white  grapes. 

Moore^s  Early — Very  large, 
round;  a black  with  a white 
bloom;  quality  very  fine  and  is 
classed  as  better  and  sweeter 
than  Concord.  Extremely  hardy 
and  productive. 

Niagara — Large,  slightly  oval;  pale  yel- 
low with  a white  bloom;  the  quality  is 
equal  to  that  of  the  Concord  and  is  the 
standard  white  grape  of  the  country.  The 
bunches  are  large  and  compact.  Vine  vigor- 
ous, hardy  and  very  productive. 

Van  Iiindley — Handsome  light  red;  sweet, 
tender,  good  quality.  A good  keeper  and 
shipper  though  poor  self-pollenizer.  Hardy, 
valuable. 

Worden — Large,  round;  black;  flesh  has  a 
flavor  unlike  any  other  grape;  delicious  and 
melting;  a dessert  and  market  sort  con- 
sidered superior  to  Concord  in  every  way. 
Vine  hardy  and  productive  Early  midsea- 
son. 

Woodruff — Large  round;  red;  handsome: 
quality  very  good  and  recommended  for 
both  dessert  and  market.  Vine  a strong 
grower,  healthy  and  hardy.  Early  mid-sea- 
son. 


Agawam — ^Large  round,  early,  dark  red  or 
brown  berries,  meaty  and  free  from  sour 
pulp;  has  tough  skin  and  bees  never  attack 
it;  in  flavor  it  is  sprightly,  moderately 
sweet.  Midseason. 

Brighton — Medium  in  size,  red;  flesh  rich, 
sweet  and  one  of  the  best  quality.  Ripens 
earlier  than  Delaware.  Vinous,  vigorous 
and  very  hardy.  Early. 

Campbell  (Campbell’s  Early) — Large  size 
glossy  black  color,  pulp  sweet  and  juicy, 
seeds  small,  few  in  number  and  part  readily 
from  the  pulp,  clusters  very  large;  an  ex- 
cellent keeper  and  shipper.  Early. 


ASPARAGUS 

This  delicious  and  healthful  vegetable 
should  be  found  in  every  garden.  Nothing 
can  be  more  easily  grown  and  no  plant  will 
give  so  much  good,  healthful  food  for  so 
little  outlay.  Set  in  the  fall  or  spring. 

Bouvallet’s  Giant — An  improved  Palmetto 
producing  stronger,  more  vigorous  shoots. 
Extremely  rust-resisting  and  coming  into 
bearing  sooner  and  bears  longer  in  the  sea- 
son than  any  other  variety. 

Palmetto — Plants  vigorous  in  growth, 
producing  large,  thick,  dark  green  shoots 
with  a distinctly  pointed  tip. 


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RASPBERRIES 

Raspberries  are  one  of  the  most  delicious  and  popular  fruits  grown,  are  easily 
cultivated  and  require  little  care.  Cut  out  old  and  weak  roots  each  year.  Plant  in 
good  soil  in  hills  about  4 feet  apart.  With  a little  care  and  attention  they  will  pro- 
duce large  crops  of  berries.  In  large  plantings  it  is  advisable  to  plant  them  thickly 
the  same  as  hedge  row. 


Black  Varieties 

Cumberland — The  largest  of  all  the  black- 
caps; coal  black  berries;  very  fifm  and  the 
quality  of  the  very  best;  excellent  shipper. 
Bush  is  a strong  grower,  stocky  canes  and 
unusually  prolific.  Midseason. 

Grreg’g' — Large;  black,  covered  with  a 
bloom;  quality  excellent  for  shipping,  evap- 
orating and  general  use.  Bush  hardy  and 
favorably  known  in  every  district;  pro- 
ductive. Midseason. 

Kansas — ^Very  large;  black;  a berry  of 
splendid  quality  for  general  use  and  popu- 
lar on  the  market.  In  many  sections  it  is 
the  leading  sort  for  extensive  planting  on 
account  of  its  vigorous  and  healthy  growth, 
and  prolific  bearing.  Midseason. 

Plum  Parmer — Large  sweet  and  juicy,  but 
firm;  very  attractive  and  recommended  for 
all  purposes.  Matures  fruit  in  short  time. 

Red  Varieties 

Columbian — Very  large;  deep  purplish- 
red;  sweet  and -highly  flavored;  for  kitchen 
and  market.  Bush  very  vigorous  and  a 
large  grower.  Needs  extra  room  as  it  is 
very  productive.  Early. 

Cuthbert — Very  large;  conical  rich  crim- 
son; very  handsome  and  firm;  flavor  sweet, 
rich  and  luscious;  a great  market  sort  and 
will  stand  shipping  long  distances.  Bush 
hardy,  both  north  and  south;  stocky,  up- 
right grower  and  productive.  Midseason' 

Eaton — Very  large;  rich  red;  flesh  firm 
and  of  excellent  texture  for  shipping.  Has 
sprightly  and  exquisite  flavor.  Strong, 
sturdy  grower  and  very  productive. 

Golden  Queen — Medium  large;  clear  am- 
ber yellow  with  highest  quality;  for  des- 
sert and  kitchen;  one  of  the  best  yellow 
berries  ever  introduced.  Bush  vigorous, 
hardy,  upright  and  productive. 


Herbert — Originated  in  Canada.  Stands 
severe  winters.  Fruit  large,  bright  crim- 
son; unsurpassing  quality;  rich  sugary  of 
true  raspberry  flavor.  One  of  the  best 
market  berries. 

Haymaker — Very  large;  a bright  pur- 
plish-red; excellent  flavor;  delicious  for 
table  use  and  splendid  for  canning  and 
shopping.  Bush  vigorous,  hardy  and  free 
from  disease  and  a good  producer.  Recom- 
mended as  profitable. 

Xing — Large;  crimson;  firm;  good  flavor 
and  desirable  for  dessert  and  market; 
stands  shipping  excellently.  Bush  hardy 
and  very  productive.  Early. 

St.  Hegis — Raspberries  for  four  months. 
The  new  everlasting  variety.  It  gives  a 
crop  of  fruit  all  summer  and  autumn  fruit- 
ing on  the  old  canes  in  generous  quantities 
until  late  in  August.  By  this  date  berries 
begin  to  ripen  on  the  young  canes  and  con 
tinue  until  late  in  autumn.  Berries  are  a 
bright  crimson  of  large  size,  and  of  sur- 
passing quality,  rich,  sugary  with  full  rasp- 
berry flavor.  It  succeeds  upon  all  soils, 
whether  light  and  sandy  or  cold  heavy  clay 
and  the  canes  are  absolutely  hardy. 


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BLACKBERRIES 

We  grow  our  blackberry  plants  from  root-cuttings,  and  in  this  way  get  plants 
with  plenty  of  fibrous  roots,  which  make  sure  the  growing  of  the  plant.  In  fruiting 
patches  of  blackberries  there  will  spring  up  many  plants  from  the  root,  and  these 
are  the  plants  that  are  usually  dug  up  and  sent  out  to  the  trade.  They  have  but  few, 
if  any,  fibrous  roots,  and  are  much  more  apt  to  die  when  planted,  and  will  not  make 
the  growth  after  planting  that  the  plants  will  when  grown  from  root-cuttings. 


Blower  Blacicoerries 


Blower — Claimed  to  be  the  hardiest,  most 
productive,  the  finest  quality  and  for  mar- 
ket to  bring  the  highest  price  of  all  black- 
berries. Large  size,  jet  black,  good  ship- 
per, best  quality  and  unexcelled  productive- 
ness are  the  main  characteristics  of  this 
splendid  new  sort. 

Early  Harvest — Good  quality;  firm;  ex- 
tremely productive;  attractive  on  the  mar- 
ket; an  early  sort. 


Eldorado — Large;  black  and  do  not  turn 
red  on  exposure  to  sun;  sweet  and  melting 
having  no  hard  cores,  and  a good  keeper. 
Vines  hardy  and  vigorous. 

Mersereau — Large,  jet  black;  extra  qual- 
ity. very  sweet;  without  core;  unsurpassed 
as  a shipper  and  keeper.  Remarkably  strong 
grower,  claimed  to  be  the  hardiest  black- 
berry. 

Snyder — Medium  size,  sweet,  melting;  ex- 
tremely hardy  and  wonderfully  productive; 
no  hard,  sour  core;  half  as  many  thorns  as 
Lawton  or  Kittatinny,  and  nearly  straight 
and  short.  A good  market  berry  and  ship- 
per. Always  dependable.  Early. 

Stone — Medium  size,  juicy,  sweet,  fine 
flavor,  good  quality.  This  variety  should 
receive  cultivation  and  be  thoroughly  prun- 
ed; it  sets  more  fruit  than  can  mature 
properly  under  ordinary  cultivation;  par- 
ticularly adapted  to  northern  Minnesota 
and  similar  latitudes. 

LOGANBERRY 

Iiogan — The  Loganberry  is  a hybrid  be- 
tween the  raspberry  and  blackberry.  The 
color  is  clear  dark  red.  It  partakes  of  the 
flavor  of  both  the  blackberry  and  the  rasp- 
berry; very  delicious;  seeds  small,  soft  and 
few.  Ripens  early,  just  after  strawberries. 
Largely  planted  West. 

DEWBERRIES 

A variety  of  blackberry  that  trails  on 
the  ground. 

ljucretia — Large,  jet  black,  highly  fla- 
vored and  hardy;  berries  ripen  before 
raspberries  are  gone,  sweet  and  luscious 
throughout  with  no  core.  The  best,  most 
dependable  and  profitable  of  all  Pewber- 
ries  grown.  The  Lucretia  Dewberry  has 
received  the  highest  praise  from  the  best 
horticulturists  in  the  country. 


Gooseberries  should  be  planted  in  good, 
rich  soil  and  well  manured  once  a year. 
Pick  regularly,  thoroughly  cutting  out 
all  dead-wood  and  surplus  branches. 
Plant  in  rows  4 feet  to  6 feet  apart  in 
row.  It  is  well  to  mulch  heavily  in  the 
fall.  Plants  are  hardy,  rugged  and  easily 
grown. 

Chautauqua — Very  large;  greenish-white; 
thin  skinned,  sweet  and  of  the  very  best 
quality  for  kitchen  and  market.  Bush  vig- 
orous, hardy  and  free  from  mildew.  Mid- 
season. 


Downing  Gooseberries 


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Downing' — Large;  roundish;  light  green, 
with  distinct  veins;  skin  smooth;  flesh 
soft  and  juicy  and  very  fine  fiavored;  highly 
esteemed  for  home  use  and  market.  Bush 
vigorous  and  productive.  Midseason. 

Houghton — Medium;  roundish;  pale  red; 
tender,  sweet,  very  good,  and  berries  are 
very  deliciously  flavored.  Very  profitable 
for  canning  or  for  catsup.  Midseason. 


Industry — Very  large;  red;  hairy;  fine 
quality;  excellent  flavor;  extensively  plant- 
ed for  market.  Bush  upright,  strong  and 
productive.  English  sort  and  somewhat 
liable  to  mildew.  Early. 

Josselyn  (Red  Jacket) — Large,  pale  red 
when  ripe;  oblong;  very  highly  flavored. 
Bush  a strong,  vigorous  grower;  hardy  and 
a wonderful  cropper.  Early. 


CURRANTS 


The  currant  is  one  of  the  most  reliable  of  small  fruits.  They  mature  just 
before  raspberries  and  can  be  used  either  raw  or  cooked.  Being  hardy,  they  do  not 
winter  kill,  are  easy  of  cultivation  and  require  little  care.  They  can  be  grown  in 
any  good  garden  soil.  The  market  is  never  over-supplied.  Prune  out  dead  wood, 
and  mulch  heavily.  If  currant  worms  appear  dust  with  hellebore. 


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Champion — Very  large;  black;  flavor  of  fruit  particularly 
delicious  for  kitchen  and  market.  Bushes  large;  fruit  hangs 
well  on  the  bushes  and  bears  severe  pruning-  without  injury. 

Cherry — Very  large;  red;  rather  acid;  bushes  short,  erect, 
stout,  vigorous  and  productive. 

Fay — Very  large;  red;  fine  flavor;  a 
great  market  currant;  universally  praised. 
Bush  a cross  between  Cherry  and  Vic- 
toria, and  very  prolific. 

Iiondon — Rather  small;  red;  excellent 
for  market  and  kitchen;  ships  any  dis- 
tance. Bush  hardy  and  is  planted  exten- 
sively in  northern  climates;  retains  its 
foliage;  long  clusters  and  productive. 

Perfection — Large;  upright  red;  quality 
very  superior,  rich,  mild,  sub-acid.  Bush 
good  grower  and  healthy  foliage;  long 
clusters  and  productive. 

White  Grape — Large;  white;  sweet  or 
mild,  sub-acid,  very  good  quality  and  pop- 
ular for  dessert  and  kitchen  and  well  known  in  market. 
Bush  low  and  spreading.  Dark  green  foliage;  very  pro- 
ductive. 

Wilder — Very  large;  bright  red  and  attractive;  a 
splendid  market  sort;  not  so  acid  as  most.  Bush  very 
productive;  large  bunches;  ripens  rather  early;  fruit 
keeps  well. 

RHUBARB 

Myatt’s  Linneaus — Leaf  stalks  large,  tender,  juicy, 
productive,  quite  early. 

Queen — The  extra  large,  tender  stalks  are  a decided 
White  Grape  Currant  pink  color;  delicious  for  canning,  cooking;  strong  grower. 


STRAWBERRIES 


Strawberries  are  one  of  the  most  common  and  extensively  used  varieties  of 
our  small  fruits  and  as  a commercial  proposition  are  grown  in  large  quantities  at 
very  satisfactory  profit.  Are  most  fully  enjoyed  when  picked  fresh  from  the  vine 
fully  ripe.  Growing  them  presents  many  problems  that  makes  it  an  interesting 
occupation  of  itself,  but  it  is  by  no  means  hard  to  secure  wonderful  results.  It  is 
a great  fruit  for  large  profits  on  small  spaces  and  deserves  the  cultivation  by 
every  person  having  ground  which  can  be  utilized. 

Everbearing  varieties  are  receiving  a great  deal  of  attention  and  berries  were 
being  picked  in  Michigan  this  year  all  through  the  fore  part  of  October.  The  Ever- 
bearing  berries  should  be  transplanted  each  year  in  order  to  insure  their  fruiting, 
but  the  extra  time  and  attention  is  well  repaid  for  by  the  luscious  results. 


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Aroma 

Aroma  — Large;  dark  red;  uniformly 
roundish,  heart-shaped;  flesh  Arm  and  of 
very  g-ood  quality.  Stands  shipping  well; 
plants  vigorous  and  very  productive;  blos- 
soms rich  in  pollen  and  is  good  fertilizer 
for  imperfect  varieties.  Late. 

Bederwood — Medium  size;  light  scarlet; 
rather  roundish;  flesh  red,  quality  excel- 
lent. Recommended  for  dessert  and  mar- 
ket. Perfect. 

Brandywine — Very  large;  crimson;  flesh 
firm  and  of  a peculiarly  pleasing  flavor; 
popular  on  the  market.  Plants  require 
strong  and  high  culture  to  get  satisfactory 
results.  Perfect.  Medium  late. 

Bubach — Very  large;  scarlet;  flesh  mod- 
erately firm  and  of  good  quality,  red  clear 
through.  Grown  as  a market  variety  all 
over  the  country.  Vines  yield  well  and  are 
reliable.  Imperfect.  Midseason. 

Corsican— Fruit  large, 
longish  heart  shaped,  good 
quality;  stands  shipment 
well.  A good  variety.  Per- 
fect. Midseason. 

Crescent — Medium  size; 
light  scarlet;  flesh  fairly 
firm  and  of  very  good 
quality.  Especially  desir- 
able for  market.  Plant 
a strong  growei'  and 
can  be  relied  upon  for 
crop.  Especially  desirable 
for  sandy  soil;  over- 
crowds on  rich.  Imperfect. 

Midseason. 

Dunlap  — Medium  size; 
dark  glossy  red  with 
golden  seeds;  flesh  reason- 
ably firm  red  and  of  ex- 
cellent flavor.  Highly 
recommended  for  all  pur- 
poses. Productive  and 
hardy.  Midseason 

Gandy — Large.  light 
crimson;  flesh  of  firm  good 


Dixnlap  Strawberries 


quality.  Plants  vigorous  but  should  be 
planted  on  swamp  or  moist  clay  soils.  Per- 
fect. Late. 

Glen  Mary — Very  large;  crimson  with 
prominent  seeds;  flesh  firm  and  juicy.  Rec- 
ommended for  dessert  and  market;  of  the 
very  best  quality.  Plants  strong  and  vig- 
orous, thriving  on  all  kinds  of  soils.  Per- 
fect. Midseason. 

Kaverland — Large,  scarlet  or  crimson. 
Plant  vigorous  grower;  resists  frosts  well 
and  yields  good  crops.  Perfect.  Midsea- 
son. 

Minnesota  303 — Large  dark  red  berry. 
Conical  shape,  firm  and  fine  flavor.  Plants 
hardy  and  very  productive.  It  is  a very 
heavy  bearer  of  good  size,  much  larger  than 
the  Dunlap.  It  is  one  of  the  best  for  home 
use  or  market 

Sample — Late.  Large  size,  excellent  qual- 
ity bright  red,  very  firm,  rich.  A standard 
shipping  variety;  also  fine  for  home  use. 
Fruit  of  uniform  size.  Imperfect. 

Steven’s  Bate — Large  and  fine;  resembles 
Gandy;  firm  and  of  good  quality.  Good  late 
variety  for  market.  Perfect. 

Wm.  Belt — Large  and  handsome  fruit; 
bright  red,  dotted  with  golden  yellow  seeds; 
unsurpassed  for  table  use.  Perfect.  Mid- 
season. 

Everbearing  Strawberries 

Progressive — This  new  fall  bearing  vari- 
ety is  a very  good  one.  The  new  run- 
ner plants  produce  a nice  lot  of  berries 
of  good  quality.  The  berries  are  not  so 
large  as  Superb  and  not  so  good  quality, 
but  they  yield  well.  The  fruit  of  the 
Progressive  is  of  good  size,  smooth,  of  good 
color  and  appearance. 

Superb — Very  large,  dark  red  and  glossy; 
fine  quality.  It  begins  to  bear  in  June  with 
immense  crops  and  continues  until  late  in 
fall.  It  is  one  of  the  heaviest  bearers  of 
berries  in  June  as  well  as  a remarkable 
fall  bearer.  Will  produce  a fair  crop  of 
fruit  the  first  summer. 


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DECIDUOUS  TREES 


The  planting  of  well  selected  trees  is  a duty  each  land  owner  owes  to  himself 
and  posterity,  and  a duty  which  should  not  be  delayed,  the  sooner  planted  the 
longer  both  yourself  and  the  public  may  enjoy  them. 

There  are  several  good  reasons  for  planting  shade  trees;  they  keep  off  the  in- 
tense heat  of  the  summer  sun;  they  afford  a cool  spot  where  the  children  can  play; 
they  make  the  place  more  pleasing  and  they  greatly  increase  the  value  of  the  home. 


NUT  TREES 

ALMONDS  HICKORY 


Hard  Shell — The  tree  is  very  showy  when 
in  bloom.  The  kernels  of  the  nuts  are  large, 
plump  and  sweet.  Hardy. 

Soft,  or  Paper  Shell — Encloses  as  fine  a 
nut  in  a soft  shell.  Needs  protection. 

CHESTNUTS 

American  Sweet — The  nuts  of  this  tree 
form  quite  an  item  in  our  commerce.  Al- 
though smaller  than  some  other  sorts  they 
ere  sweeter  and  more  delicately  flavored. 
This  Chestnut  is  also  a grand  timber  and 
ornamental  shade  tree,  spreading,  in  mid- 
summer, billowy  masses  of  creamy  fra- 
grant catkins  above  its  large,  deep  green 
leaves,  making  a most  beautiful  specimen 
on  the  lawn. 

Paragon  (Great  American) — The  most 
widely  planted  and  most  uniformly  suc- 
cessful variety  yet  cultivated  in  the  United 
States.  The  three  or  more  broad  thick, 
handsome  nuts  in  each  burr  are  of  extra 
size  arid  quality. 

FILBERTS— HAZELNUTS 

The  filbert  succeeds  well  on  almost  all 
soils,  the  little  trees  or  bushes  bearing 
early  and  abundantly. 

Hnglish — Most  hardy  and  generally  sat- 
isfactory over  a wide  territory.  The  nuts 
are  nearly  round,  rich-flavored  and  tooth- 
some. 


Sliellbark — In  flavor  and  quality  of  ker- 
nel this  is  generally  esteemed  the  choicest 
of  our  native  nuts — of  all  nuts,  some  ex- 
perts have  said.  The  tree  is  a handsome 
stately  shade  tree  with  tough  white  wood 
of  great  strength  and  elasticity,  market- 
able at  high  prices. 

WALNUTS 

American  Black — The  large,  oily  nuts 
are  borne  in  heavy  crops.  They  are  much 
relished  by  children,  and  always  market- 
able at  a fair  price.  The  tree  grows  quite 
fast:  its  dark  rich  wood  is  exceedingl>- 
valuable. 

Bnglisli — ^A  fine,  lofty-growing  tree,  with 
handsome,  spreading  head;  produces  large 
crops,  of  thinshelled,  delicious  nuts  which 
are  always  in  demand  at  good  prices.  Not 
hardy  enough  for  general  culture  north. 

Siebold’s  Japan — Of  the  finer  imported 
Walnuts  this  is  the  species  best  adapted 
by  its  hardy,  vigorous  habit  for  general 
culture  in  our  country.  It  grows  with 
great  vigor,  assuming  a handsome  shape 
without  pruning,  and  has  withstood  a tem- 
perature of  21  degrees  below  zero  without 
injury.  Its  nuts  are  considerably  larger 
than  the  common  hickory-nut,  and  are 
borne  in  clusters  of  fifteen  to  twenty.  The 
shell  is  a little  thicker  than  that  of  the 
English  Walnut,  which  it  resembles  in  a 
general  way;  the  kernels  are  meaty,  deli- 
cate, and  can  be  removed  entire.  The  trees 
begin  to  bear  when  two  or  three  years  old. 


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AILANTHUS— TREE  OF  HEAVEN 

A.  Glandtaosa — From  Japan;  a lofty,  rapid  growing 
tree,  with  long,  elegant,  feathery  foliage;  free  from 
all  diseases  and  insects.  One  of  the  most  distince  of 
ornamental  trees. 

ALDER— ALNUS 

European  or  Black — A vigorous  and  rapid  growing 
tree,  leaves  dull,  dark  green,  turning  to  yellow  in  au- 
tumn. Of  great  value  for  planting  in  cold,  damp 
ground. 

Smooth  (A.  Rugosa) — A small  tree;  very  valuable 
for  planting  in  low,  damp  ground  or  along  a water 
side.  Flow'ers  in  late  winter  or  early  spring. 

ASH— FRAXINUS 

White  (F.  Americana) — A w'ell  known  native  tree; 
very  straight,  with  broad,  round  head  and  dense  foliage 
that  is  dark  green  above  and  light  silvery  beneath,  fad- 
ing to  golden  yellow.  A beautiful  and  desirable  shade 
tree. 

Flowering*  Ash  (F.  Ornus) — A small  tree  producing 
white  flowers  in  May  or  June;  dark  green,  wavy,  ellipti- 
cal leaflets  with  downy  hairs  beneath;  young  branches 
purple,  dotted  yellow.  Very  showy. 

BEECH— FAGUS 

American  (F.  Americana) — A large,  stately  tree  with 
smooth,  gray  bark  and  a compact,  round  head.  Grows 
very  high  and  is  one  of  the  handsomest  for  street  or  Catalpa  Bungei 

lawn. 

European  (P.  Sylvatica) — A large  and  beautiful  tree, 
with  dark  green,  glossy  leaves.  Rather  more  compact 
and  of  slow^er  growth  than  the  American.  A grand  lawm 
tree. 

BIRCH— BETULA 

European  White  (Betula  Alba) — A beautiful  tree  with 
white  bark  and  in  age  spreading  and  pendulous  branches. 
Very  effective  for  landscape. 

Purple  Beaved  (B.  Atropurpurea) — A vigorous  tree  with 
purple  leaves  contrasting  strongly  with  the  beautiful 
white  bark. 

CATALPA 

Chinese  (C.  Bungei) — A remarkable  dense  round  headed 
bush,  grafted  upon  straight,  upright  stem.  Very  hardy 
and  effective  for  lawns  or  formal  gardens. 

Hardy  (C.  Speciosa) — A variety  that  is  being  grown  in 
the  west  for  timber  as  well  as  posts  and  shade.  Has  broad 
deep  green  leaves  and  beautiful  large  blossoms,  making  it 
highly  ornamental  for  lawns  or  street.  Rapid  grower. 

CHERRY— CERASUS 

Double  White  Flowering — A small  tree  of  garden  origin, 
with  double  white  flowers  in  great  profusion.  More  beau- 
tiful and  lasting  than  the  common  cherry.  Of  great  service 
as  cut  flowers. 

CHESTNUT,  HORSE— AESCULUS 

Common  or  White 
Flowering—A  hand- 
some tree  of  regular 
form  with  a showy 
White  Birch  foliage  and  covered  in 

the  spring  with  pan- 
icles of  white  showy  flowers  marked  with  red.  As  a 
lawn  or  shade  tree  it  has  no  superior. 

Ohio  Buckeye  (A.  Glabra) — A native  of  Ohio,  form- 
ing a large  size  tree,  leaves  light  green  above  and 
darker  beneath,  turning  yellow  in  autumn;  flowers  in 
large  clusters;  nut  husk  is  thickly  covered  with  spines. 

THE  FLOWERING  CRAB— MALUS 

Flowering  Crab  (M.  Floribunda) — A small  tree,  na- 
tive of  Japan;  leaves  bright  green  and  lustrous,  fad- 
ing with  tones  of  yellow  and  bronze;  flowers  rose 
red,  produced  in  great  abundance;  fruit  about  the 
size  of  a pea. 

Bechtel’s  Double  Flowering  Crab  (M.  Angustifolia) 

— Tree  of  medium  size  covered  in  the  early  spring 
with  large  beautiful  and  fragrant  flowers  of  a deli- 
cate pink  color.  One  of  the  finest  trees  in  cultivation.  Flowering  Cherry 


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ELM— ULMUS 

American — A magnificent  tree  growing  80  to  100 
feet  high,  with  •drooping,  spreading  branches.  One 
of  the  fast  growing  and  grand  native  trees  for  lawn 
or  street. 

Eaglish  (IT.  Campestris) — A large  tree  with  spread- 
ing branches,  forming  a round-topped  crown;  leaves 
deep  green  and  hold  their  color  late. 

LARCH— LARIX 

American  or  Tamarack — A tall,  slender  tree  that  is 
best  at  home  on  wet  or  damp  soil;  leaves  pale  green  in 
tufts,  fading  and  falling  in  autumn.  Cones  globular, 
two-thirds  of  an  inch  long. 

LINDEN— TILIA 

American  or  Basswood  (Tilia  Americana) — A large 
tree  forming  a broad,  round-topped  crown.  Leaves 
broadly  oval,  dark  green  on  top  and  light  beneath, 
turning  yellow  in  autumn;  creamy  flowers  in  sum- 
mer, and  very  attractive  to  the  honey  bee.  A grand 
tree  everywhere. 

European  (L. 

Europea) — A na- 
tive of  the  Alps 
jrlth  a conical 
Jiead;  is  esteemed 
as  a timber  va- 
riety as  well  as  a 
graceful  land- 
scape and  park 
tree.  Only  suitable 
for  well  drained 
soils  as  wet,  heavy 
soils  do  not  in- 
sure good  growth. 

HACKBERRY— 

CELTIS 

American  Nettle 

T r e e — A h a n d- 
' some  tree  with 
stout  spreading 
branches,  forming 
a round  - topped 
crown,  leaves  al- 
most like  the 
apple,  but  more 
pointed.  Fruit  re- 
sembles a small 
blackberry.  Very 
desirable  for 
street  planting. 


American  Einden 


American  Elm 

Kentucky  Coffee  Tree  (Gym- 
nocladus) — A very  ornamental 
tree  of  upright,  and  rapid 
growth,  with  rough  bark  and 
coarse  branches;  foliage  bluish- 
green;  flowers  white,  followed  by 
long  pods  which  hang  on  the  tree 
all  winter. 

KOELREUTERIA 

Varnish.  Tree — A small,  hardy 
tree  with  a round  head  and  long 
panicles  of  showy  yellow  flowers 
the  end  of  July.  Grows  twenty- 
five  to  thirty  feet  tall.  Leaves 
bright  green,  fading  to  yellow  and 
bronze  in  the  fall.  Makes  a rather 
pretty  lawn  tree. 


Sycamore 


LOCUST— GLEDITSCHIA 

Honey  Eocust  (G.  Triacanthos) — A rapid  growing 
native  tree  with  powerful  spines  and  delicate  foliage, 
the  greenish  flowers  which  appear  in  early  summer 
are  followed  by  flat  pods  eight  or  ten  inches  long. 
Used  extensively  for  hedges  as  well  as  an  orna- 
mental. 


LOCUST— ROBINA 

Black  Eocust  (R.  Pseudacacia) — A rapidly  grow- 
ing tree  that  reaches  a large  size  and  is  valuable  for 
timber  as  well  as  an  ornamental.  Flowers  which 
appear  in  June  are  yellowish-white  and  very  frag- 
rant. 

MAGNOLIA 

Cucumber  Tree — A splendid  pyramidal  tree  that 
grows  to  a great  height,  flowers  yellowish-white,  and 
fruit  resembles  a cucumber.  A most  valuable  hardy 
shade  tree. 

Sweet  or  White  Bay  (M.  Glauca) — Slender  tree  or 
very  large  shruo.  Leaves  oblong,  shining  green  flow- 
ers, large,  creamy  white,  fragrant. 

MAIDEN  HAIR  TREE— GINKGO 

G.  Biloba  (Salisburia  adiantifolia) — A remarkable 
tree  of  spreading  growth  in  age.  Deep  green,  thick 
leaves  similar  in  shape  to  those  of  the  maidenhair 
fern.  Rapid  grower  and  very  hardy.  As  a specimen  or 
avenue  tree  it  excels,  having  a very  picturesque  out- 
line and  retaining  its  leaves  until  very  late  autumn. 


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MAPLE— ACER 

Box  Elder  or  Ash  Eeaved  Maple  (A. 

Xegundo) — A rapkll.\-  growing  tree 
with  spreading  branches.  Frequently 
planted,  as  an  ornamental,  but  es- 
pecially popular  as  a wind  break  or 
for  timber  because  very  hardy,  with- 
standing- cold  and  drought. 

Norway  Maple  (A.  Platanoides) — A 
very  handsome  tree  attaining  large 
proportions,  its  spreading  branches 
form  a dense,  round  head  and  is  es- 
pecially desirable  for  street  or  lawn 
planting.  Has  five  lobe  leaves,  bright 
green,  lighter  underneath,  and  smooth 
on  both  surfaces,  fading  to  yellow  and 
gold. 

Schwedleri  (A.  Plantanoides) — A 
beautiful  variety  with  very  large 
bronze  red  leaves  and  young  shoots  of 
the  same  color;  a vigorous  grower  and 
most  effective  ornamental  tree;  fifty 
feet  high. 

Soft  or  Silver  Eeaved  (A.  Dasycar- 
pum) — A rapid  growing  tree  of  large 
size,  irregular  rounded  form;  foliage 
bright  green;  for  streets  and  parks; 
attains  about  the  same  height  as  Nor- 
way. 

Sugar  or  Hard  (A.  Saccharum) — A 
well  known  native  tree,  valuable  for 
the  production  of  sugar  and  wood; 
very  desirable  as  an  ornamental  shade 
tree. 

Weir’s  Cut  Leaved  (A.  Lacinatum) 

• — A variety  of  silver-leafed  and  one  of 
the  most  beautiful,  with  cut  or  dis- 
sected foliage;  rapid  growth,  shoots 
slender  and  drooping;  ranks  among  the 
best  as  an  attractive  lawn  or  shade 
tree. 

MOUNTAIN  ASH— SORBUS 

American — A small  tree  with  spreading 
branches,  forming  a round  crown;  leaves 
dark  green  turning  yellow  in  autumn,  flow- 
ers white  and  flat  cymes,  followed  later  by 


Norway  Maple 

showy  clusters  of  bright  scarlet  berries. 
Especially  adapted  to  the  northern  regions. 

European — A fine  tree  with  dense  and 
regular  head;  covered  from  midsummer  to 
winter  with  great  clusters  of  bright  scar- 
let berries. 


Pin  Oak 


OAKS— QUERCUS 

White — The  grandest  of  this  genus  of  our  Ameri- 
can trees.  A spreading  towering  specie,  growing  one 
hundred  feet  high  when  fully  developed  with  rugged, 
massive  trunk  and  branches.  The  deeply  lobed  leaves 
change  to  dark  crimson  in  the  fall.  This  is  the 
typical  Oak  tree,  and  where  given  room  to  develop, 
makes  a most  imposing  spectacle  on  the  lawn. 

Pin  (Q.  Palustris) — A magnificent  tree  for  lawn 
and  street  planting.  Deep  green  foliage  which 
changes  to  a bright  scarlet  and  yellow  by  autumn; 
a most  shapely  and  graceful  tree,  assuming  the 
drooping  habit  with  age. 

Red  (Q.  Rubra) — Makes  a tree  of  great  height, 
eighty  to  one  hundred  feet;  of  large  size  and 
rapid  growth;  leaves  dark  dull  green  turning 
to  orange  and  brown  in  the  autumn;  acorns 
very  large;  a beautiful  tree  for  park  or  street. 

POPLAR— POPULUS 

BoUeana  (Bolleana) — Grows  60  to  80  feet.  Similar 
in  habit  to  Dombardy;  very  emphatic  and  distinct 
looking  tree;  has  silvery  white  foliage. 

Balm  of  Gilead  CP.  Balsamifera  Candicans) — A 
strong  growin.g  spreading  native  tree;  esteemed 
for  its  vigor  and  hardiness;  leaves  broad  and 
heart-shaped,  green  above  and  rusty  white  be- 
low; makes  a good  street  tree  and  is  perhaps 
the  best  of  the  poplars  for  shade. 

Carolina  (P . Monilifera) — Pyramidal  in  form 
and  vigorous  in  growth ; leaves  large,  glossy, 


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pale  to  deep  grreen;  valuable  for  street  planting  on 
account  of  its  rapid  growth. 

Iiombardy  (P.  Fastigiata) — Attains  a height  of  from 
one  hundred  to  one  hundred  and  fifty  feet;  well  known 
for  its  erect  rapid  growth  and  tall,  spiry  form;  in- 
dispensable tree  for  landscape  gardening  or  to  break 
the  monotony  of  most  other  trees. 

REDBUD— CERCIS 

Judas  Tree— A medium  sized  tree  with  large  irregu- 
lar heayd  shaped  leaves;  derives  its  name,  Red  Bud, 
from  the  profusion  of  delicate  reddish-pink  blossoms 
with  which  it  is  covered  in  early  spring  before  the 
foliage  appears.  One  of  the  finest  of  the  ornamental 
trees. 

PERSIMMONS— DIOSPYROS 

Persimmons  (D.  Virginiana) — A native  variety  with 
round  top  and  spreading;  foliage  dark  green  and  very 
dense;  fruit  over  an  inch  in  diameter,  pale  orange  yel- 
low, with  whitish 
bloom;  a beautiful 
lawn  tree.  Valu- 
able for  ornamen- 
tal purposes  as 
well  as  fruit.  Suc- 
ceeds where  tlfe 
.Japanese  varieties 
fail.  Can  be  grown 
wherever  peaches 
will  thrive. 


Weeping*  Willow 


tree  with  spread- 
ing  spiney 

branches;  very 
hardy  and  will 
thrive  in  a dry 
soil;  this  is  the 
famous  May  thorn 
of  Etnglish  gar- 
dens and  is  very 
beautiful;  double 
Carolina  Poplar  white  rose  blos- 

soms cover  the  tree  when  in  bloom.  Makes  splendid 
hedge  plant. 

TULIP  TREE— LIRIODENDRON 

Tulip  Tree  (L.  Tulipfera) — A tall,  pyramidal  trunk 
rises  to  a great  height  and  is  clothed  with  a splen- 
did foliage  of  large,  glossy  leaves;  large,  tulip- 
shaped flowers  are  borne  in  the  spring,  greenish  yel- 
low and  orange.  One  of  the  most  distinguished  tall 
trees. 


SYCAMORE— PLATANUA 

American  Sycamore  or  Plane  (P.  Occidentalis) — A 
well  known  tree,  very  common  throughout  the  United 
States;  leaves  heart-shaped  with  small  lobes,  sharp 
pointed;  branches  wide  and  spreading;  a rapid  growing 
and  beautiful  tree  with  picturesque  white  or  grey  bark. 

European  Sycamore  or  Plane  (P.  Orientalis) — A rapid 
growing  tree,  large  and  massive  with  a round-topped 
head;  native  of  India  and  Europe  and  has  been  culti- 
vated from  time  immemorral;  bark  whitened;  bright 
green  foliage;  very  hardy  and  generally  preferred  to 
the  American  for  lawns  and  street. 

THORN— CRATAEGUS 

Double  White  Thorn  (C.  Oxyacantha  var.  Alba  Flore 
Pleno) — A small 


WILLOW— SALIX 

Iiaurel  Eeaved  (S.  Pentandra) — A medium  sized 
tree  with  compact  habits  leaves  shiny  dark  green 
and  fragrant  when  bruised,  the  odor  resembling  the 
Bay  tree.  One  of  the  best  willows  for  ornamental 
planting. 

Rosemary  (S.  Incana) — A shrub  or  small  tree  with 
a symetrical  round  top;  does  not  grow  over  eight  feet 
tall;  leaves  narrow,  bright  green,  silvery  white  be- 
neath. 

Yellow  (S.  Vitellina) — A large  tree  with  a bright 
yellow  bark;  forms  a round  head,  and  grows  to  a 
very  large  size.  The  conspicuous  color  of  the  bark 
gives  it  a pleasing  contrast  to  the  evergreens  or 
other  trees  in  the  winter. 


Tulip  Tree 


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WEEPING  TREES 

ASH— FRAXINUS 

European  Weeping- — The  common  well 
known  sort;  one  of  the  finest  lawn  and 
arbor  trees,  grows  rapidly. 

BEECH— FAGUS 

Weeping- — Is’ative  of  Belgium,  fine,  vig- 
orous beautiful  tree.  Attains  great  size. 

BIRCH— BETU  LA 

Cut  Leaved  Weeping" — Trembling,  vig- 
orous and  hardy.  A most  beautiful  tree 
with  its  leaves  trembling  in  the  lightest 
breeze.  Its  bark  glistening  from  bright 
foliage  and  sparkling  in  the  sun. 

MULBERRY— MORUS 

Tea^s  Weeping- — A variety  of  the  well- 
known  Russian  mulberry.  Forms  a per- 
fect umbrella-shaped  head  with  long, 
slender  branches  which  droop  to  the 
ground  parallel  with  the  stem.  Very 
beautiful  and  hardy.  ^ 

WILLOW— SALIX 

American  Weeping — A dwarf,  slender 
variety:  grafted  five  to  six  feet  high;  it 
makes  one  of  the  most  ornamental  of 
small  weeping  trees;  very  hardy. 

ELM— ULMUS 

~ Camperdown  Weeping — One  of  the 
most  distinct  and  picturesque  of  all  our 
weeping  trees.  Grows  well  in  almost  any 
climate;  is  of  fine  and  notable  habit,  the 
strong  branches  often  sweeping  out  hor- 
izontally several  feet  before  they  curve 
downward. 


Weeping  Mulberry 


EVERGREENS 


transplanting  everygreens  and  should 
never  be  set  in  the  fall  after  the  growth 
of  other  trees  has  ceased  but  their  beau- 
ty and  ability  as  wind  breaks  will  re- 
pay the  trouble. 

ARBORVITAE— THUYA 

American  (T.  Occidentalis) — A beauti- 
ful native  bright  green;  yellow-green  be- 
neath; valuable  for  screens  and  hedges. 

Globe  (T.  Globosa) — A dense  light 
green  evergreen  of  dwarf  habit,  grows 
naturally  found  like  a ball;  one  of  the 
best  dwarf. 

Golden  (T.  Orientalis  Aurea) — Broad 
bushy  grower,  with  deep  golden  foliage; 
ornamental. 

Pyramidal  (T.  Occidentalis,  Pyramidal- 
is) — A compact  and  narrow  pyramidal 
tree:  its  branches  are  short  and  densely 
clothed  with  bright  green  foliage;  very 
formal  and  attractive  and  the  narrowest 
and  most  columnar  of  arborvitaes. 

Siberian  (T.  Occidentalis  Siberica")  — 
One  of  the  best  of  the  genus  of  this 
country;  exceedingly  hardy,  keeping  color 
well;  growth  compact  and  pyramidal; 
makes  an  excellent  lawn  tree. 

JUNIPER— JUNIPERUS 

Irish  (J.  Communis  Hibernica) — A slen- 
der, columnar  form  with  numerous  up- 
right branches;  invaluable  in  Italian  gar- 
dens and  whose  architectural  features 
are  desired;  foliage  glauceous  green. 


Considerable  care  must  be  exercised  in 


Koster’s  Blue  Spruce 


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Beautiful  effects  are  to  be  secured  by  the  proper  planting  of  hardy  shrubs 
and  we  offer  the  most  splendid  selections. 


Red  Cedar  (J.  Virginian) — Always  popular 
and  can  be  used  ornamentally  in  a number 
of  ways  thriving  well  and  making  a fine  ap- 
pearance in  soils  or  situations  where  other 
trees  will  not  grow.  Kighty  to  100  feet. 

Blue  Virginia  Cedar  (Glauca) — A very  vig- 
orous variety  with  silvery-blue  foliage.  This 
is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  forms  of  the  red 
cedar,  and  makes  a splendid  specimen  tree. 

PINE— PINUS 

Austrian  (P.  Austriaca) — A tall  tree,  with 
a broad,  ovate  crown;  leaves  in  pairs,  about 
four  inches  long,  rigid  and  very  dark  green; 
cones  two  or  three  inches  long,  of  a glossy 
yellowish-brown  color.  A fast  growing, 
dense  tree  of  great  adaptability. 

Bull  (P.  Ponderosa) — A lofty  tree  from 
our  western  coasts,  growing  sometimes  to 
150  feet.  Hardy,  quick  growing  with  long 
needles  of  silvery  green. 

Scotch  (P.  Sylvestris) — Dense,  broadly 
pyramidal,  fifty  to  eighty  feet  high;  luxuri- 
ant in  growth,  with  strong,  erect  shoots  and 
silvery  needles. 

Yellow  (P.  Echinata) — A tall,  handsome 
tree  with  slender  often  perpendiculous 
tranches,  forming  a broad  oval  crown;  leaves 
in  twos  and  threes,  dark  green,  three  to  four 
inches  long,  dull  brown.  Splendid  for  lawn 
and  landscape. 

SPRUCE— PICEA 

Colorado  Blue  (P.  Pungens) — One  of  the 
most  beautiful  and  hardy  of  all  spruces;  in 
form  and  habits,  similar  to  the  white 
spruce;  foliage  a rich,  light  bluish-green. 

Douglas  (A.  Douglasii) — A native  of 
Colorado;  large  conical  form;  branches  are 
spreading,  horizontal;  the  leaves  light 
green  above  silvery  white  below. 

Hemlock  (T.  Canadensis) — A graceful 
and  beautiful  native  tree,  with  drooping 
branches  and  delicate  dark  foliage  distinct 
from  all  other  trees,  a handsome  lawn  tree 
and  it  makes  an  ornamental  hedge. 

Roster’s  Blue  Spruce  (P.  Pungens,  var. 


Kosteriana) — A type  of  the  Colorado 
blue  spruce;  foliage  silvery-blue,  densely 
crowded  on  the  many  branches;  very 
hardy. 

Dwarf  Norway  (P.  Excelsa  Pygmaea) 
— Is  a low  dense  bush  in  which  the 
branches  are  much  shortened  and  crown- 
ed. A peculiar  and  interesting  form. 

Black  Rills  Spruce — Dark  green  per- 
fectly hardy,  very  compact,  the  best  for 
general  planting.  It  is  superior  to  any 
as  a windbreak.  Early  transplanted.  A 
native  of  western  South  Dakota. 


SHRUBS 


Barberry  Hedge 


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DESMODIUM 

Sweet  Pea  Shrub  (Pendulifrum) — A low 
growing  shrub  whose  top  dies  down  in  the 
fall,  but  comes  up  again  in  the  spring  when 
it  makes  a valuable  border,  blooming  in 
September. 

DEUTZIA 

Ci-racilis — Six  to  8 feet  high  with  num- 
erous upright  branches,  rough,  dull  green 
leaves;  blossoms  in  June  with  double  pure 
white  flowers  in  erect  panicles  2 to  4 inches 
long. 

Crenata — Similar  to  the  preceding  except 
that  the  outer  row  of  petals  are  a rosy 
purple.  Very  show3^ 

Pride  of  Rochester— Six  to  8 feet  high, 
blooms  in  early  spring  with  extra  large, 
double  white  flowers.  A distinct  and  valu- 
able variety. 

ELAEAGNUS— OLEASTER 

Russian  Olive  (E.  Angustifolia) — Eight 
to  12  feet  high.  Very  hardy  and  prospers  in 
almost  all  well-drained  soils.  The  foliage 
is  very  handsome,  willow-like  and  of  a rich, 
silvery  white.  Blossoms  in  June  with 
small  yellow  flowers,  followed  by  yellow 
fruit. 

Silver  Thorn  (E.  Longpipes) — Five  to  8 
feet  high,  of  bushy  habits.  Foliage  dark 
green  above,  with  silver  beneath;  very 
showy.  Blossoms  in  April  or  May;  are 
creamy  white,  followed  by  edible  fruit  de- 
licious for  sauces.  Fruit  ripens  in  July. 


EUONYMUS 

Burning  Bush,  Winged  (E.  Alatus) — Six 
to  8 feet  high,  with  corky  winged  branches. 
Foliage  bright  green,  fading  in  autumn  to 
gorgeous  tones  of  red  and  crimson. 

Strawberry  Bush  (E.  Americanus) — Five 
to  8 feet  tall.  Erect  with  slender  green 
branches.  Foliage  bright  green  with  verj' 
rose  colored  warty  fruit. 


Japanese  Bush  Honeysuckle 

AESCULUS 

AesciQus  (Dwarf  Horse  Chestnut) — An 
attractive  and  hardy  shrub  which  grows 
from  5 to  6 feet  tall.  Flowers  grow  on  long 
spikes  and  make  a showing. 

BARBERRY— H.  BERBERIS 

Barberry — The  barberry  makes  a low 
dense  hedge  which  will  stand  any  amount 
of  trimming. 

Canadian  (B.  Canadensis) — A native 
shrub  which  flowers  in  Ma\\  Handsome 
foliage;  yellow  flowers. 

Japanese  (B.  Thunbergii) — Of  dwarf  hab- 
it small  foliage,  changing  to  beautiful  cop- 
pery-red Iri  the  late  fall. 

DOGWOOD— CORNUS 

European  Red  Dogwood  (C.  Sanguinea) — 
Grows  8 to  10  feet  high  with  purplish  red 
branches  and  leaves  marked  with  white. 
Blossoms  in  May  and  June  are  greenish- 
white  in  flat-topped  clusters,  followed  by 
bunches  of  black  berries. 

Plorida  (White  Flowering  Dogwood)  — 
Large  shrub  or  small  tree,  producing  a 
mass  of  large  white  flowers  in  May  before 
the  leaves  appear.  In  the  fall  the  deep, 
green  foliage  turns  to  a brilliant  scarlet. 

Siberian  Dogwood  (C.  Alba  var.  Siberica) 

. — Grows  6 to  10  feet  tall;  dark  green  fol- 
iage, pale  on  under  side.  Blossoms  in  early 
summer  with  numerous  flat-topped  clusters 
of  creamy  white,  followed  by  fruit  of  light 
blue  or  bluish-white.  Branches  blood  red, 
very  attractive  shrub. 

CYDONIA 

Japonica  (Scarlet  Japan  Quince) — An 
old  well-known  shrub  with  a profusion 
of  bright  scarlet  flowers  which  cover  the 
branches  in  early  spring;  small  quince- 
shaped fruit.  Makes  a flne  specimen  for 
the  lawn,  and  is  also  adapted  for  hedges. 
Very  hardy. 


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FORSYTHIA 

Hybrid  Golden  Bell — Eight  to  10  feet 
high  with  slender,  arching  branches.  Fol- 
iage lustrous  dark  green;  blooms  very 
early  in  the  spring;  often  before  the  snow 
is  off  the  ground.  One  of  the  most  showy 
shrubs  in  cultivation. 

HIBISCUS  SYRICACUS 

Altlxea,  Bose  of  Sharon — Eight  to  ten 
feet  high,  resembling  small  flowering  tree; 
planted  closely  together  they  make  a good 
flowering  hedge.  Blossoms  late  in  the  fall. 
A number  of  colors. 

HYDRANGEA 

Hardy  (H.  Paniculatia.  Grandiflora) — A 
beautiful,  tall  shrub;  foliage  of  bright 
shiny  green;  the  flowers  are  borne  in  Au- 
gust and  September  in  huge  panicles  from 
8 to  12  inches  long.  Beautiful  as  a border 
or  can  be  grown  in  tree  form. 

Tree  Hydrangea — Tree  form  of  the  above. 

Arborescens  Alba  Grandiflora — Resem- 
bles the  Paniculata  in  general  form  and 
shape  of  flowers;  borne  in  panicles  of  py- 
ramidal shape  from  5 to  8 inches  in  di- 
ameter and  8 to  10  inches  long.  White. 

LILAC— SYRINGA 

Common  Ziilac — Up  to  25  feet  in  height; 
dense  panicles  of  flowers  of  the  most  deli- 
cious fragrance. 

Double  Iiilac— Are  more  dwarf  than  the 
single  flower  kinds;  the  flowers  last  longer 
but  do  not  bloom  so  profusely. 

Charles  X — Rich,  reddish  purple  flowers, 
luxuriant,  glossy  foliage  and  a rapid  grow- 
er. 


Dudwig  Spaeth — Flowers  strikingly  hand- 


Syringa,  Philadelphus  or  Mock  Orange 


Privet  Hedge 


some  and  of  enormous  size.  A deep  rich 
wine  color — fine. 

Marie  Legraye — Beautiful  creamy  white 
flowers  of  enormous  size,  dwarf  habit;  one 
of  the  most  popular;  single. 

President  Grevy — A magnificent  clear 
blue  lilac,  very  double  and  large.  Best  of 
the  blue  sorts. 

LONICERA 

Pragrant  Bush  Honeysuckle  (L.  Fra- 
grantissima) — Six  to  8 feet  high,  with  num- 
erous spreading  branches;  foliage  bright 
green;  flowers  white  or  light  yellow;  very 
fragrant. 

Japanese  Bush  Honeysuckle  (L.  M'orro- 
wi) — Four  to  6 feet  high  with  spreading 
branches;  dark  green  with  light  underside. 
Blooms  very  early  in  the  spring. 

Tartarian  Honeysuckle  (L.  Tartarica)  — 
Eight  to  10  feet  high  with  numerous 
branches;  bright  green;  blossoms  in  late 
spring  with  white  or  pink  flowers. 

PRIVET— LIGUSTRUM 

Amoor  River  Privet  (L.  Amurense) — A 
valuable  ornamental  shrub  for  hedges  and 
borders. 

California  Privet  (L.  Ovalifolium) — The 
well-known  variety;  vigorous  and  hardy; 
deep  glossy  green;  useful  for  hedges  and 
borders. 

Ibota  (Japanese  Privet) — Large  glossy, 
distinct  foliage;  fragrant  white  flowers  pro- 
duced in  great  profusion.  Excellent  hedge 
plant. 

Polish — A compact  erect  growing  shrub 
with  bluish  green  lustrous  foliage  v/hich 
is  persistent  until  midwinter,  and  keeps  its 
color;  white  flowers  in  panicles  followed  by 
black  berries;  very  hardy  and  amenable  to 
clipping. 


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RHUS 

Fraffx^nt  Sumac — Two  to  four  feet  high 
with  branching  habits;  foliage  bright  green, 
fading  to  scarlet  in  autumn;  blossoms  in 
June,  with  yellow  flowers. 

Purple  Priugre  or  Smoke  Tree — Ten  to  12 

feet  high  with  spreading  branches;  fol- 
iage green,  changing  to  brilliant  red  and 
yellow  in  autumn;  the  blossoms  take  the 
form  of  very  bright,  mistlike  flowers,  hav- 
ing the  appearance  of  smoke  at  a little  dis- 
tance, and  last  during  mid-summer. 

RIBES 

Flowering  Currant  (R.  Aureum) — Five 
to  6 feet  high  with  upright  branched, 
foliage  lustrous  green;  blossoms  in  early 
spring  with  large  and  showy  yellow  flow- 
ers. 

SAMBUCUS 

American  Elder  (S.  Canadensis) — Six  to 
10  feet,  upright  habit,  the  stems  filled  with 
white  pith. 

Golden  Elder  (S.  Nigra  Aurea) — Six  to 
15  feet;  similar  to  the  American  except 
the  foliage  is  an  attractive  golden  color. 

SPIREA 

Anthony  Waterer — An  elegant  dwarf 
shrub,  blooms  all  season;  flowers  deep 
crimson. 

Bridal  Wreatli — Five  to  7 feet  tall;  fol- 
iage glossy  green,  orange  in  autumn;  blos- 
soms cover  the  entire  length  of  the  grace- 
ful, arching  branches. 

Opulifolia  (Nine-Bark,  Opulaster) — Orna- 
mental, bright  foliage  and  double  white 
flowers  in  June.  Showy. 

Thunbergii — Three  tO'  5 feet  high 
with  numerous  slender  branches,  forming 
a dense  feathery  bush.  Blossoms  in  early 
spring  with  pure  white  flowers  which  cover 
it  like  a mantle  of  snow. 

Van  Houttei — Five  to  6 feet  high 
with  numerous  spreading  branches;  foliage 
upright  habits;  blossoms  in  May  with 
lustrous  green;  blossoms  in  early  spring 
with  large  and  showy  flowers  followed  by 
dark  brown  or  black  edible  berries. 


Bhus — Purple  Fringe  or  Smoke  Tree 


Spirea — Van  Houteii 

SYRINGA— PHILADELPHUS 

Common  Mock  Orange  or  Syringa — Eight 
to  10  feet  high  with  upright  or  arching 
branches;  foliage  bright  green;  blossoms  in 
May  with  great  quantities  of  creamy  white 
flowers. 

Gordon^s  Syringa  (Gordonianus) — A 
handsome  shrub  having  a profusion/  of 
white  flowers  in  early  summer. 

Iiemoinei  Erectus — Upright  grower;  cov- 
ered with  fragrant  white  flowers;  superb 
shrub. 

WEIGELIA— DIERVILLA 

Eiervilla  Floribunda — Six  to  8 feet 
high,  with  numerous  upright  branches. 

Foliage  dark  green,  blos- 
soms in  June  with  brown- 
ish-crimson buds  which 
change  to  bright  carmine. 

Bosea  (D.  Florida)  — 
About  six  feet  high,  with 
spreading  habit;  dark  green 
foliage,  blooming  profusely 
with  large,  rose  colored 
flowers. 

Able  Carrier — Rose  car- 
mine with  yellow  spot  in 
throat. 

Eva  Bathke — Dark  car- 

mine. 

Van  Houtteii — Clear  car- 
mine. 

VIBURNUM 

Common  Snowball — Six 

to  10  feet  high,  numerous 
upright  stems;  blossoms  in 
the  spring  with  globular 
clusters  in  great  profusion. 

Japan  Snowball — Six  to  8 
feet  high;  vigorous,  with 
spreading  branches;  foliage 
dark  green  with  bronze  mar- 
gins; blossoms  in  the 
spring.  Better  habits;  pre- 
ferred to  the  old  variety. 


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Boston  Ivy 


Dutchman’s  Pipe 


Wistaria 


AMPELOPSIS 

American  Ivy  or  Virginia  Creeper — The 

well-known  native  vine  with  five-parted 
leaves  that  change  to  rich  crimson  in  au- 
tumn; berries  are  blue  black.  Very  rapid 
grower  and  entirely  hardy.  One  of  the 
finest  for  covering  walls,  verandas  or 
trunks  of  trees. 

Boston  Ivy  (A.  Veitchii) — A beautiful 
hardy  Japanese  species.  Leaves  overlap 
one  another,  forming  a dense  sheet  of  green. 
It  grows  rapidly  and  clings  firmly  to  the 
smoothest  surface  with  the  tenacity  of  Ivy; 
the  foliage  is  very  handsome  in  summer 
and  changes  to  scarlet  in  autumn.  The 
most  popular  climbing  plant  for  covering 
brick,  stone  or  wooden  walls,  trees,  etc. 

ARISTOLOCHIA 

Dutchman’s  Pip© 

(A.  Sipho) — A mag- 
nificent native  vine 
of  climbing  habit 
and  rapid  growth, 
with  magnificent 
light  green  foliage 
10  to  12  inches  in 
diameter  and  cur- 
ious pipe  shaped, 
yellowish  b ro  w n 
flowers;  grows  well 
in  shade. 

CLEMATIS 

Sweet  Scented 
Japan  Clematis  (C. 

Paniculata)  — Flow- 
ers are  pure  white, 
medium  size,  fra- 
grant and  borne  in 
immense  sheets  in 
September.  Foliage 
is  clean  and  glossy 
of  from  25  to  30 
feet  in  a single  sea- 
son and  should  be 
cut  back  to  the 
ground  each  spring. 

Virgin’s  Bower 

(C.  Virginiana) — A 
remarkably  rapid 
climbing  plant, 
growing  to  the 
height  of  20  feet, 
producing  an  im- 
mense profusion  of 
flowers  in  August. 


Clematis  Paniculata 


Blenryi — Very  large,  creamy  white,  pro- 
fuse bloomer. 

C.  Jackmanni  — Intense  violet-purple 
flowers  are  4 to  6 inches  in  diameter  when 
fully  expanded;  remarkable  for  its  rich 
velvety  appearance;  an  abundant  and  suc- 
cessive bloomer. 

C.  Madame  Bdouard  Andre — Color  a dis- 
tinct crimson-red.  flowers  very  large  and 
velvety;  has  been  called  the  crimson  Jack- 
fnanni. 

EUONYMUS 

Evea^rveen  Vino  (E.  Radicans) — One  of 
the  finest  evergreen  vines  with  small 
rich  green  foliage  and  pink  fruits  in  cells 
which  separate  and  expose  the  scarlet 
arils  covering  the  seeds,  making  a most 
attractive  feature.  It  is  a treasure.  Used 
for  vases,  baskets 
and  borders  of  beds. 

LONICERA 
Honeysuckle, 
Hall’s  (Lonicera 
Halliana)  — Blooms 
all  summer,  flowers 
yellow  and  white 
almost  evergreen. 

Japan  G-olden 
Xioaved  Honey- 
suckle — A hand- 
some and  desirable 
variety.  Flowers 
are  creamy  white 
and  form  festoons 
and  masses. 

WISTARIA 

Chinese  Wistaria 

(W.  Sinensis) — One 
of  the  most  elegant 
and  rapid  growing 
of  all  climbing 
plants;  attains  an 
immense  size  grow- 
ing at  the  rate  of  15 
to  20  feet  in  a sea- 
son. Has  long  pen- 
dnilous  clusters  of 
pale  blue  flowers  in 
May  and  June,  and 
in  autumn. 

Japanese  Wistar- 
ia (W.  Multijuga)  — 
A Japanese  species 
with  dark  blue  flow- 
ers. 


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ROSES 

Roses  thrive  best  in  a medium  light  clay  soil.  Before  planting  prepare  the 
soil  by  spading  and  thoroughly  working  over  to  a depth  of  about  18  inches,  fill  in 
well-rotted  stable  manure  while  spading  and  work  it  carefully  into  the  soil.  After 
the  plants  are  set,  for  best  results  cut  all  branches  back  to  within  3 or  4 inches  of 
the  top  of  the  ground.  The  new  growth  coming  out  will  make  a much  nicer  head 
than  if  the  plant  were  not  pruned,  and  the  bushes  will  bloom  all  the  better. 


Hybrid  Perpetuals 

American  Beauty — Deep  pink,  shaded 
with  carmine,  large,  globular,  delicious 
odor,  desirable  for  forcing;  not  to  be  chos- 
en for  out  doors  growing. 

Anna  de  Diesbach — Beautiful  shade  of 
carmine;  large  and  showy,  flowers  slightly 
cupped,  particularly  fine  in  bud.  A vig- 
orous grower,  quite  hardy;  a good  forcing 
rose. 

Baroness  Bothschild — Of  light  pink 
flowers  of  immense  size,  perfect  form  and 
exquisite  color,  highly  scented.  One  of 
the  finest  exhibition  varieties,  very  hardy 
and  late  bloomer. 

Clio — Flesh  color  shaded  in  the  center 
with  rosy  pink.  Large,  globular  form. 
Plant  is  strong  and  blooms  freely,  display- 
ing its  great  flowers  boldly  on  good  stems 
against  large  rich  leaves. 

Earl  of  Dufferin — Rich  crimson  maroon 
with  dark  velvety  shadings.  Flowers  are 
large,  full,  globe-shaped.  Thick  petaled 
and  very  fragrant.  Grows  well  and  blooms 
freely,  with  many  handsome  buds  in  au- 
tumn. One  of  the  finest  dark  roses. 

Erau  Karl  Druschki — Snow  white,  very 
large,  perfect  form.  A vigorous  grower 
and  free  bloomer.  Bright,  heavy  foliage 
and  strong  upright  growth';  flowers  borne 
on  long  fine  stems. 

General  Jacqueminot — Brilliant  velvety 
crimson,  large  and  extremely  exective.  A 
famous  bud  and  forcing  rose  quite  as  well 
adapted  for  garden  culture.  Very  fragrant 
and  one  of  the  most  popular  sorts  grown. 


General  Jacqueminot 


American  Beauty 


Hugh  Dickson — Deep  crimson,  shaded 
scarlet;  large:  full;  perfect  form;  petals 
smooth,  slightly  cupped  and  refiex;  very 
fragrant;  free  and  continuous  bloomer.  One 
of  the  best  autumn  Roses. 

Magna  Charta — Clear,  rosy,  red  beauti- 
fully flushed  with  violet  crimson;  sweet 
fragrance. 

Margaret  Dickson— A large  and  hand- 
some winter  rose  of  vigorous  growth  and 
magnificent  form;  petals  very  large  shell- 
shaped and  of  great  subsistance;  fragrant. 
Foliage  is  large,  dark  green  and  rich,  dis- 
playing the  grand  flowers  well. 

Marshall  P.  Wilder — Raised  from  the 
seed  of  Gen.  Jacqueminot.  Cherry  color  of 
good  size,  perfectly  double  and  very  fra- 
grant. It  is  of  vigorous  growth  and  healthy 
foliage.  In  wood,  foliage  and  form  of 
flower  it  resembles  Alfred  Colomb,  but  ex- 
cells that  variety  in  vigor,  hardiness  and 
freedom  of  bloom.  One  of  the  finest  of  its 
color. 

Mrs.  J.  H.  Daing — The  color  is  a soft 
and  delicate  shade  of  pink;  the  flower  is 
large,  well  formed,  very  fragrant  and  pro- 
duced on  good  stems.  The  buds  are  long 
and  pointed  and  extremely  pretty.  For 
outdoor  planting  this  is  one  of  the  best 
roses  introduced  in  many  years.  It  blooms 
continuously  in  the  open  ground  and  is  al- 
so valuable  for  forcing,  the  buds  selling  at 
high  prices. 

Paul  Heyron — The  largest  rose  in  culti- 
vation, sometimes  called  the  peony  rose; 
color  bright  cerise  red.  Often  produces 


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blooms  five  inches  in  diameter.  Very 
fragrant.  The  plant  makes  a strong, 
healthy  growth  and  has  clean,  glossy 
foliage,  it  blooms  almost  without  in- 
termission from  June  until  late  Octo- 
ber. 

Ulrich  Brunner — Bright  cherry-red, 
very  attractive;  flowers  of  fine  form 
carried  well  upon  the  plant;  petals  of 
great  substance;  plant  hardy,  vigorous, 
and  resists  mildew. 

Hybrid  Tea  Roses 

Caroline  Teaitout — Clear  rich  pink, 
finely  edged  with  silvery  rose.  The 
blooms  are  large  and  handsome,  re- 
sembling the  famous  La  France. 

Gruss  an  Teplitz^ — Bright  scarlet, 
shading  to  velvet-crimson;  fragrant; 
free  grower  and  most  profuse  bloom- 
er; lovely  foliage.  This  variety  is  es- 
pecially valuable  for  bedding  purposes. 

Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria — Creamy 
white  and  sweetly  fragrant;  buds  are 
large  and  pointed  and  flowers  very  full 
and  large.  Very  hardy  and  continuous 
bloomer. 

Killamey — Noted  for  its  freedom  of 
bloom  and  the  large  size  of  its  intense- 
ly fragrant  flowers.  Buds  are  large 
long,  and  pointed.  Color  flesh,  shaded 
white,  suffused  pale  pink. 

IiaX'rance — 'Flowers  a delicate  silvery 
rose,  often  silvery  pink  with  peach  shad- 
ing; very  large,  very  double  and  of  superb 
form.  The  sweetest  and  most  useful  of 
all  roses;  flowers  continually  throughout 
the  season  and  is  deservedly  a favorite 
with  many  rose  growers. 

Meteor — A rich,  dark,  velvety-crimson, 
everblooming  rose.  Flowers  are  of  good 
size,  very  double  and  perfect  in  shape, 
either  as  buds  or  when  fully  opened.  Plant 
is  vigorous  and  remarkably  free-flowering. 
Excellent  for  pot  culture  and  best  of  all 


Mrs.  J.  H.  Iiaing 


Sunburst 

the  Hybrid  Teas  to  bed  for  summer  cut 
flowers  as ' it  retains  its  color  well  even 
in  the  hottest  weather. 

Sunburst — Rich  cadmium  yellow,  with 
orange-yellow  center;  magnificent  free- 
blooming  variety;  vigorous  grower  with 
flowers  elongated  cup  form. 

Everblooming  Tea  Roses 

Bridesmaid — Clear  bright  pink  of  an  ex- 
quisite shade;  large,  full  and  globular,  a 
constant  bloomer.  Grown  chiefly  for  its 
large,  solid  and  handsome  buds;  the  stems 
are  good,  the  foliage  glossy.  Excellent  for 
bedding. 

Duchess  de  Brabant — Salmon  rose  with 
amber  shadings,  a rich  and  peculiar  color. 
The  flowers  are  gracefully  Irregular  and 
loose  when  expanded,  but  have  elegantly 
pointed  buds  and  a pervading  peach  fra- 
grance. Extra  vigorous  and  free  in  bloom 
in  every  way  a beautiful  rose. 

Perle  des  Jardins — One  of  the  most 
beautiful  deep  yellow  roses  in  cultivation, 
varying  from  canary  to  golden  yellow,  in 
large,  full,  elegantly  shaped  buds  and  blos- 
soms, very  double  and  fragrant.  A healthy 
free  grower  with  beautiful  foliage  and  un- 
equalled in  profusion  of  bloom. 

The  Bride — Most  beautiful  of  the  white 
Tea  roses,  and  forced  in  numberless  quan- 
tities each  year.  The  great  solid  flowers 
remain  perfect  long  after  cutting,  the  stems 
are  long  and  stiff,  the  foliage  large,  dark 
and  glossy. 

Miscellaneous  Roses 

Clothllde  Soupert — Outer  petals  pearl 
white,  shading  to  a center  of  rosy  pink; 
the  flowers  are  very  double  and  handsomely 
formed.  A grand  free-flowering  rose,  fine 
for  bedding  or  pot  culture. 

Crimson  Baby  Rambler — Crimson  flowers 
in  broad  clusters,  like  those  of  the  Crim- 
son Rambler;  a compact  bush  about  two 
feet  high.  One  of  the  finest  bedding  roses 
ever  introduced. 


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l^afrance 

Pink  Baby  Rambler — This  has  all  the 
charaicteristics  of  the  Crimson,  but  is  loaded 
with  g^reat  clusters  of  bright* pink  roses. 

Rugosa  Roses 

Rosa  Rngosa  Alba — Pure  white,  single, 
having  five  petals  and  highly  scented. 

Rosa  Rngosa  Rubra— Bright  rosy  crim- 
son, single,  succeeded  by  large,  brilliant 
berries  of  much  beauty. 

Madam  George  Bruant — White  and  fra- 
grant. buds  long  and  pointed,  semi-double 
when  open;  borne  in  clusters  throughout 
the  season;  vigorous  and  hardy. 

Conrad  Ferdinand  Meyer — Double  sil- 
very pink  fiowers.  large,  cup-shaped;  borne 
well  above  handsome  Bugosa  foliage.  Ex- 
quisitely perfumed  and  perfectly  hardy. 

Rew  Century — Flowers  clear,  flesh  pink, 
three  to  four  inches  across,  perfectly  full 
and  double.  Perfume  of  sweet  briers  and 
Is  one  of  the  most  constant  bloomers  of 
Its  class. 

Moss  Roses 

Admiral  Dewey — Dark  red,  very  vigorous, 
one  of  the  best. 

Crested  Moss — Deep  pink  buds  surround- 
ea  with  a mossy  fringe  and  crest;  exquis- 
itely fragrant. 

Henry  Martin — Rich,  glossy  pink,  tinged 
with  crimson;  large  globular  flowers,  full, 
sweet  and  finely  mossed. 

Iiuxemburg — Clear,  deep  crimson,  large, 
very  sweet  and  mossy. 

Perpetual  White — Pure  white,  blooms  in 
clusters,  double,  beautiful,  vigorous. 

Climbing  Roses 

Baltimore  Belle  — Pale  blush,  nearly 
white,  very  double.  Blooms  in  large  clus- 


ters late  in  the  season,  one  of  the  best 
white  climbers. 

Climbing  American  Beauty — Rosy 
crimson  almost  identical  with  its  parent, 
the  American  Beauty,  and  with  rare 
fragrance;  strong  habit  of  growth. 

Marechal  Neil — Beautiful  canary  yel- 
low. large,  full,  globe-shaped  flowers  of 
delightful  fragrance.  Free-flowering;  one 
of  the  finest  yellow  tea-scented  roses  yet 
introduced. 

Prairie  Queen — Bright  canary  yellow, 
compact  and  globular  flowers;  a rapid 
climber;  hardy  and  one  of  the  best. 

Seven  Sisters — Crimson,  changing  all 
shades  to  white,  flowers  are  borne  in  clus- 
ters; one  of  the  old  fashioned  sorts. 

Thousand  Beauty  Bose — A new  climb- 
ing rose,  producing  on  the  same  bush  so 
many  different  colored  flowers  that  it  is 
impossible  to  describe  the  variations, 
hence  the  very  fitting  name.  Blooming 
profusely  from  beginning  of  June  until 
last  of  July.  Colors  run  from  tender 
rose  to  bright  rose  and  carmine  with 
white  and  yellow  tints  showing;  a strong 
grower  and  hardy. 

Rambler  Roses 

Crimson — The  famous  crimson  cluster- 
ed climber,  so  extremely  effective  when 
grown  on  pillars  and  trellis.  The  flowers 
are  grown  in  pyramidal  panicles,  each 
carrying  thirty  to  one  hundred  blooms  and 
over;  the  individual  flowers  are  from  one  to 
one  and  one-half  inches  in  diameter  and  re- 
main in  perfect  condition  a long  time. 

Dorothy  Perkins — Clear,  shell-pink  fiow- 
ers borne  in  large  clusters  of  twenty-five 
to  thirty,  sweetly  scented,  full  and  double 
with  crinkled  petals.  Foliage  stays  on  a 
long  time. 

Flower  of  Fairfield  (Bverblooming  Crim- 
son Rambler) — The  name  is  its  best  de- 
scription. Perfectly  hardy,  and  blooms  all 
summer.  Has  created  a sensation  among 
rose-growers  everywhere. 


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Philadelphia — Flowers  deep  rich  crim- 
son, more  intense  than  the  Crimson  Ram- 
bler, with  larger  tresses  of  flowers  which 
are  perfectly  double;  the  color  does  not 
fade  and  the  clusters  completely  cover  the 
bush.  Vine  is  very  hardy  and  strong  grower. 


Yellow  Rambler — A clear  decided  yellow, 
flowers  of  medium  size  in  immense  clus- 
ters, very  sweet  scented;  hardiest  of  all 
yellow  climbing  roses.  It  is  a rampant 
grower,  well  established  plants  often  mak- 
ing a growth  of  ten  to  twelve  feet  in  a 
season. 


Bulbs  and  Roots  for  Spring 


Amaryllis  (Jacobean  Lily) — Remarkably  handsome  flow- 
ers; they  thrive  best  in  pots  of  rich  loam,  can  also  be  grown 
in  water  like  Hyacinths;  velvety-crimson;  July;  2 ft. 

Begonia  (Tuberous  Rooted) — Handsome  foliage  and  flow- 
ers; bright  and  elegant  flowers  of  white,  scarlet,  yellow  and 
pink;  thrives  in  any  good  soil;  good  for  massing;  July- 
August;  1 ft. 

Caladium  (Elephant’s  Ear) — Tropical  foliage  plant,  ef- 
fective grown  as  specimen  plant  or  groups  on  lawn;  leaves 
smooth,  light  green  and  very  large. 

CANNAS 

Austria — A fine  variety  of  the  orchid-flowered  type;  large 
handsome  foliage;  canary- 
yellow  blooms. 

Black  Beauty — Small,  red 
bloom;  rich  bronze  foliage. 

Best  of  all  the  red-leaved 
sorts.  6 ft. 

Florence  Vaughan — Flow- 
ers of  the  most  brilliant 
golden  yellow,  dotted  with 
brightest  scarlet.  ft. 

King  Humbert — Foliage 
is  rich  bronze  and  the  flow- 
er is  almost  as  large  as  the 
orchid  Cana,  often  measur- 
ing 5 to  6 inches  across.  In 
color  it  is  a glowing  scarlet 
often  streaked  with  gold. 

3-5  ft. 

Madame  Crozy — Flowers 
crimson-scarlet  and  gold- 
bordered.  Three  and  one- 
half  feet  high.  Foliage  green 

Pillar  of  Piire — The  flow- 
ers are  rich'  cardinal  red 
and  open  all  at  once  on  the 
large  truss  that'Tiears  them; 

foliage  green'  4-7  ft.  Show  Dahlia 


King  Humbert  Canna 

DAHLIAS 

Decorative — Large  grace- 
fully formed  flowers  with 
broad  petals;  large  full  but 
open  faced  gorgeous  dis- 
play; various  colored  flow- 
ers; 2-4  ft. 

Cactus — ^Long  narrow 
pointed  tubular  and  twisted 
petals;  striking;  various 
colors;  2-4  ft. 


Gladiolus 


Double  or  Show — Most  formal  and  perfect 
in  shape;  outlasts  other  varieties;  various 
colors;  2-4  ft. 

Pompon — Double  flowers,  ball  shaped. 

Peony-flowered  — Semi-double  flowers 
with  open  center. 


GLADIOLUS 

Gladiolus — Beautiful  as  an  orchid;  old 
favorite  of  the  home  garden;  finest  of  bulbs 
for  spring  planting;  shades  of  white,  red, 
yellow  and  blue;  blooms  July-frost;  2-5  ft. 


HYACINTH 

Summer  Hyacinth  (Candicans) — ^A  very 
stately  bulbous  plant  with  very  stately 
Tucca-like  leaves;  fragrant  white.  bell- 
shaped flowers  in  spikes;  July- August;  3 ft. 

TUBEROSE 

Tuberose — Beautiful  long,  compact  spikes 
of  fragrant  white  double  flowers  in  Au- 
gust; 2-3  ft. 


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Hardy  Bulbs  for  Fall  Planting 


Chionodoxia  (Glory  of  the  Snow) — One  of  the  earliest 
flowers  to  bloom;  profuse  show  of  blue  flowers  in  March- 
April;  6 in. 

Calla  Richardia  Aethiopica  (Lily  of  the  Nile) — The  old 
favorite  White  Calla  Lily;  well-known  plant  of  easy  cul- 
ture, one  of  our  best  window  plants  in  winter. 

Crocus — These  are  delicate  and  tasteful  in  form  and 
varied  and  gay  in  color.  Until  the  flowering  of  the  Hya- 
cinth, and  through  the  most  changeable  and  unpleasant  of 
the  spring  weather  the  garden  depends  almost  alone  upon 
the  Crocus  for  its  brightness.  Plant  the  bulbs  in  autumn 
about  3 inches  apart  and  cover  with  2 inches  of  soil.  Cover 
in  fall  with  a little  straw  or  coarse  manure  to  keep  the 
bulbs  from  being  thrown  out  by  the  frost. 

Hyacintlis — Among  air  the  bulbs  used  for  winter  flowers 
the  Hyacinth  stands  foremost.  Flowers  may  be  produced 
by  placing  the  bulbs  in  a glass  filled  with  water  or  placed 
in  plots  or  boxes  in  soil;  colors,  blue,  red,  white  with  var- 
ious shades.  Single,  double  and  Roman  varieties. 

Freesia — One  of  the  most  beautiful  of  all  cape  bulbs, 
with  a beautiful  grace  of  form;  delightfully  fragrant;  valu- 
able as  cut  flowers  and  force  readily;  white  flowers. 

Hemerocallis  (Yellow  Day  Lily) — Popular  hardy  tu-  . 
berous  plants,  belonging  to  the  lily  family;  they  succeed 
everywhere;  trumpet  shaped  flowers  of  yellow  shades: 
June-August;  ft. 

Lily-of-the-Valley  — One' 
of  the  most  charming  of 
the  spring  flowering  plants; 
graceful  white  chains,  of 
fragrant  flowers;  prefers 
deep,  rich  soil;  does  well  in 
shade;  May;  6 inches. 

Narcissus — -Some  viarie-, 
ties  bloom  as  early  as  the 
Crocus.  The  flowers  assume 
many  forms  and  present 
many  charming  combina- 
tions of  white,  gold,  prim- 
rose, orange,  sulphur  and 
pure  yellow.  Some  are 
quite  fragrant:  all  very 
hardy,  except  the  clustered 
Polyanthus.  Double  and 
single;  trumpet,  star  poet’s, 
poetaz.  and  Polyanthus  va- 
rieties. 


Hyacinths 

ors;  blooms  May-June,  18- 
24  in. 

J ouquils — P rized  for 
their  graceful  golden,  frag- 
rant flowers  and  the  ease 
with  which  they  may  be 
grown;  yellow  attractive 
blossoms;  April-May;  8-10 
inches. 

Iiilium — For  elegance  of 
form  and  beauty  the  Lily 
is  matchless  among  the 
bulbous  plants.  For  out- 
door culture,  plant  bulbs 
about  8 inches  below  the 
surface  in  well  drained 
soil.  Gold-banded,  Ascen- 
sion,  Bermuda  Easter, 
Spotted  and  Tiger  varieties 
with  their  various  colors; 
July-September;  2-4  ft. 


Iris,  Spanish — U n 1 i k e 

most  sorts,  these  come  in 
bulb  form,  like  tulips,  deli- 
cate shades  of  various  col- 


Tulips 


Peonies 

Couronne  d’Or — White  with  ring  of  yellow  and  crimson 
splashes.  Very  valuable  variety  for  dependability  and  size; 
a true  “crown  of  gold.” 

Delicatissima — Lilac  rose  color;  long  used  in  cut  flower 
trade;  very  depe’ndable  and  strong;  makes  fine  showing. 

Duchess  de  Nemours — Pure  white  superb  cup-shaped  flow- 
ers; beautiful  in  bud  state;  several  days  after  Festiva  Maxi-f 
ma. 

Ddulis  Superha — One  of  the  large,  strong,  best  earlv 
pinks;  very  fragrant. 

Felix  Crousse — The  leading  red;  late;  fine  form;  fragrant; 
every  gai’den  should  have  this  variety. 

Festiva  Maxima — Very  large;  pure  white  with  crimson 
marks;  loose  petalage,  very  early;  should  be  in  every  garden. 

(rolden  Harvest — Creamy  pink;  very  large  and  fragrant. 

Jeanne  d^Arc — Exquisitely  scented,  large  flowers.  Lilac- 
pink  guards  and  tufted  center,  body  soft  yellow. 

Mons.  Jules  Elie — Glossy  lilac  pink;  enormous  flowers; 
early  midseason;  a grand  peony. 

TULIPS 

One  of  the  most  popular  of  early  spring  flowers; 
various  colors  and  shades;  single  and  double,  early,  parrot, 
Darwin,  and  cottage  garden  varieties;  April-May:  6-82 
inches. 


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Achillea  (Boule  de  Neigre) — Perfect  white 
flowers  all  summer;  an  improved  form  of  the 
old  popular  “Pearl.’’  15  in. 

Anemone  (Japanese  Windflower) — Fine  white 
flowers. 

Aquilesria  (Columbine) — Old  favorite  spring 
and  early  summer  flowering  plants  that  suc- 
ceed in  any  ordinary  garden  soil.  We  have  a 
selection  of  red  and  yellow,  yellow,  white,  blue 
and  white,  and  violet  varieties.  ft. 

Asters  (Michaelmas  Daisies) — These  are 
among  the  showiest  of  our  laterflowering  hardy 
plants,  giving  a wealth  of  bloom  when  most 
other  flowers  are  gone.  Blues,  violets  ana  white 
September-October.  2^-4  ft. 

Boltonia  (False  Chamomile) — Among  the 
showiest  of  our  native  perennial  plants  with 
large,  single  aster-like  flowers;  blooms  in  sum- 
mer and  autumn  months;  white  and  pink.  4-7 
ft. 

Campanula  Medium  (Canterbury  Bells) — An 
oldtime  favorite;  shades  of  pink,  purple  and 
white.  June-July.  2-3  fC 

Chrysanthemums  (Pompon) — These  beautiful 
hardy  sorts  are  indispensable  in  the  hardy  bord- 
er. Their  bright  colors  give  life  to  the  garden 
when  other  plants  have 
been  destroyed  by  frost. 

We  offer  many  varieties. 

2-3  ft 

Coreopsis,  Iianceolata 

(Tick  Seed) — One  of  the 
most  hardy  plants. 

The  flowers  are  a 

rich  golden  yellow.  Coreopsis  (Tick  Seed) 

of  graceful  forni 

and  invaluable  for  cutting;  blooms  throughout  summer  and 
autumn.  2-3  ft. 

Daisy,  Shasta  (Chrysanthemum) — Large  snowy-white  flow- 
ers 4 inches  across;  in  bloom  all  summer;  a good  cut  flower 
varietKy. 

Delphiniums  (Hardy  Larkspur) — These  are  deservedly  one 
of  the  most  popular  subjects  in  the  hardy  border;  turquoise- 
fiat  clusters;  June-July.  ft. 

Dianthus  (Sweet  William) — Various  colored  flowers  in  large 
blue  fiowers;  June-frost.  2-3  feet. 

Digitalis  (Foxglove) — Old-fashioned,  dignified  and  stately 
during  their 
period  of  flow- 
ering, domi- 
nating the 
whole  garden. 

Bold  masses 
of  leaves  and 
flower  spikes. 

White,  purple, 
and  rose  fiow- 
ers; June-July; 

2-3  ft. 

Punkia  (Plan- 
tain Lily; — Is 
among  the  eas- 
iest plants  to 
cultivate. 

Their  broad, 
massive  foliage 
makes  them 
attractive  sub- 
jects for  the 
Hollyhocks  border  even 

when  not  in 

bloom;  blue,  lilac  and  white;  August-October ; 


Shasta  Daisy 


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Iiilberty  Iris 


ing-  make  them  particularly  valuable  for 
garden  planting.  In  bloom  from  June  till 
late  autumn.  Phlox  are  very  effective 
either  as  single  specimens,  in  small 
groups,  or  large  beds  on  the  lawn. 

Bridesmaid — Pure  white  with  crimson- 
carmine  eye. 

Champs  Elysees— Bright  rosy-magenta, 
very  effective. 

Elizabeth  Campbell — Bright  salmon- 
pink  with  lighter  shadings  and  dark 
crimson  eye. 

Mrs.  Jenkins — The  best  all  around 
pure  white. 

Miss  Eingrard — ^Waxy  white  with  lav- 
ender eye;  longest  spike  of  any  Phlox. 


Myosotis  (Forget-Me-Not) — Delightful 
plant,  hardly  ever  out  of  flower;  useful 
in  any  shady  spot  in  borders;  blue. 

Platycodon-  (Balloon  Flower) — Form 
nest  branched  bushes  of  upright  habit, 
continuous  succession  of  white  or  blue 
flowers,  June-October.  2 ft. 

Budbeckia  (Golden  Glow)  — Greatly 
popular;  produces  masses  of  double 
golden-yellow  Dahlia-like  flowers;  July- 
September.  4-6  ft. 

Stokesia  (Stokes  Aster) — Beautiful  na- 
tive hardy  plant;  lavender-blue  or 
white;  cornflower-like  blossoms  4 to  5 
iches  across;  July-October.  18-24  in. 

Veronica  (Speedwell)— Pretty  blue, 
rose  white  flowers  produced  on  long 
spikes;  July-September;  1-2  ft. 


Helianthus  (Hardy  Sunflowers)  — The 
perennial  sunflowers  are  among  the  most 
effective  hardy  plants  for  large  borders; 
invaluable  for  decorative  purposes  or  as 
cut  flowers;  September-October;  3-7  ft. 

Hibiscns  (Mallow'* — ^Desirable  border 
plants  with  large  foliage  and  large  showy 
flowers  of  delicate  coloring,  produced  dur- 
ing the  entire  summer;  crimson,  pink  and 
white;  4-6  ft. 

Hollyliocks — fFew  hardy  plants  combine 
as  many  good  qualities  as  the  Hollyhock. 
For  planting  in  rows  or  groups  on  the  lawn, 
or  for  interspersing  among  shrubbery,  they 
are  invaluable.  The  flowers  form  perfect 
rosettes  of  the  most  lovely  shades  of  yel- 
low crimson,  rose  pink,  orange,  white,  etc. 
The  Hollyhock  requires  a rich,  deep  soil, 
well  drained  and  will  repay  in  quality  and 
elegance  of  bloom  any  extra  care.  A slight 
protection  in  the  winter  will  be  beneflcial. 

IRIS 

Eiberty  (Fleur  de  Lis) — Familiar  and 
well  beloved  flowers  of  spring.  This 
group  blooms  in  May  with  wonderful  com- 
binations of  coloring;  leaves  broad,  sword- 
like. We  have  an  assortment  of  the  best 
sorts. 

Japanese  (Kaempferl) — Should  be  plant- 
ed in  a somewhat  cool,  moist  situa- 
tion. and  in  rich  soil.  Its  flowers,  in  late 
June  and  July,  are  quite  distinct  from  those 
of  all  the  varieties,  and  will  compare  favor- 
ably with  some  of  the  exotic  orchids.  We 
have  a good  assortment  of  the  best  va- 
rieties. 

HARDY  PHLOX 

Hardy  Phlox — The  ease  with  which  they 
are  cultivated,  season  of  blooming,  com- 
bined with  the  varied  and  beautiful  color- 


Vucca Pilamentosa  (Adames  Needle) — 
Finest  hardy  ornamental  foliage  and  flow- 
ering plants;  branched  spikes  of  large,  fra- 
grant, drooping  white  flowers;  half  ever- 
green; June-July;  4-6  ft. 


Hardy  Phlox 


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There  is  some  satisfaction  to  live  on  a street  like  this. 


Home  Beautifying  Suggestions 

We  have  lately  purchased  a supply  of  booklets  'which  are  worth  50  cents  each  that  we  propose  to 
give  away  to  prospective  customers.  If  you  are  interested  in  improving  the  appearance  of  your  home 
or  rental  property  we  will  be  glad  to  give  you  one  of  these  delightful  little  volumes  which  are 
printed  in  the  highest  type  of  the  art. 

It  is  practical  in  place  of  being  technical  and  teaches  by  example  in  place  of  by  precept  or  argu- 
ment. We  consider  it  one  of  the  best  helps  that  home  owners  who  do  not  want  to  leave  all  the  details 
to  a Landscape  Architect  have  ever  had  a chance  to  get. 

We  have  reserved  a copy  for  you,  and  if  you  will  call  for  it  within  a reasonable  time,  phone  us  or 
drop  a card,  any  way  you  see  fit  to  let  us  know  that  it  will  be  of  service  to  you,  and  it  will  be  promptly 
delivered  to  your  address  without  any  charge  or  obligation  to  buy  anything  from  us  on  your  part. 

It  was  once  a sign  of  some  distinction  to  own  a good  Automobile  but  that  day  has  passed.  Every- 
body and  their  cousin  owns  a machine  of  some  type  now,  but  if  you  take  note  as  you  ride  around  your 
city  you  will  immediately  be  convinced  that  a well  planted  lawn  is  a pretty  good  sign  that  worth- 
while people  live  there. 

We  will  be  glad  to  send  you  our  catalogue,  if  you  prefer  to  buy  by  mail,  or  our  salesman  will  con- 
fer with  you  at  your  home,  or  you  will  be  welcome  at  our  offices  at  your  leisure. 

Kankakee  Nursery  and  Landscape  Service  Co. 

301  Cobb  Building,  KANKAKEE,  ILLINOIS 

TELEPHONES-OFFIGE  29,  NURSERY  1769-3 


Our  Stock  of  Ornamental 
Plants  Consists  of 

Deciduous  Trees  for  Lawn 
Specimens 

— Trees  for  City  Streets. 

—Trees  for  Hedges,  Screens  and 
Wind  Breaks. 

— Evergreens,  both  large  and 
dwarf  varieties. 

Hardy  Shrubs  under  five  feet. 

Hardy  Shrubs,  four  to  six  feet. 

Hardy  Shrubs,  six  to  eight  feet. 

Hardy  Shrubs,  over  eight  feet. 

Roses  for  general  purposes. 

Roses  of  the  climbing  sorts. 

Vines,  Hedges  and  Miscellane- 
ous Plants. 

Perennials  for  quick  flowers  and 
constant  succession  of  color. 


Can  You  Say  This  Of  Your  Home? 

My  home  is  surrounded  by  beautiful  shrubs  and  trees  that  give  me  pleas- 
ure at  the  sight  of  them.  While  my  house  has  been  built  several  years  and 
more  pi’etentious  residences  have  been  built  in  the  neighborhood,  none  of 
them  have  exceeded  mine,  because  nature  has  been  helping  me  beautify  it, 
and  an  ideal  home  is  where  nature  finds  its  fullest  and  truest  expression.  If 
I wished  to  sell  my  property  I would  ask  a much  larger  price,  and  sell  it  much 
easier  than  the  same  building  would  bring  had  I not  planted  these  shrubs  and 
trees,  and  I can  only  be  thankful  to  myself  and  the  Nurseryman  who  helped 
me  beautify  my  home  in  this  way. 

Let  Us  Make  These  Words  Truly  Yours. 


Planting  a Home  is  Not  an  Expense 

But  a Profitable 
Investment 

It  pays  dividends  of  sat- 
isfaction. It  does  not  re- 
quire new  tires  or  eat  gas- 
oline, and  it  is  greater  dis- 
tinction than  owning  a 
sedan.  Count  the  good 
plantings  and  automobiles 
in  town  and  you  will  see 
why  its  value  increases 
with  age,  and  never  has  to 
be  renewed. 


SPRAYING  CALENDAR 


Plants 


1st  Application. 


2d  Application 


3d  Application 


APFi:.!: 

Scab  coddling,  moth, 
bud  moth,  caterpillar, 
^-anker  worm. 


After  the  blossoms 
have  formed,  but  be- 
fore they  open,  Bor- 
deaux. 


Within  a week  after 
blossoms  fall,  Bor- 
deaux and  Paris 
Green. 


10  to  14  days  later, 
Bordeaux  and  Paris 
Green. 


CHEBRY  As  flower-buds  ap- 

Rot,  aphis,  curculio,  | pear,  but  before  they 
slug,  knot.  open,  Bordeaux;  for 

aphis,  use  Kerosene 
Emulsion. 


When  fruit  has  set, 
Bordeaux  and  Paris 
Green. 


10  to  14  days  later, 
if  signs  of  rot  appear, 
repeat. 


CUBBAHT 

Mildew,  worms. 


j As  soon  as  worms 
I are  found  on  lower 
and  inner  leaves,  use 
j Paris  Green. 


When  first  leaves 
CS'BAFE  I are  half-grown,  Bor- 

Fungous  disease,  deaux  and  Paris 
flea  beetle.  j Green. 


t»OOSEBEBBY 

Mildew,  worms. 


I As  leaves  open, 
i Bordeaux  and  Paris 
Green. 


PEACH,  FIiXTM  I Before  b 1 o s s o ms 

Rot,  curculio,  leaf ! open,  Bordeaux. 

:url,  mildew,  knot.  ' 


PEAB  I Just  before  blos- 

Leaf-blight,  scab,  soms  open,  Bordeaux, 
yslyla,  coddling  moth.  | 

QUINCE  j Before  buds  open. 


STBAWBEBBY 

Rust. 


Just  before  blos- 
I soms  open,  Bordeaux 
and  Paris  Green. 


aASFBEBBY 
BBACKBEBBY 

Anthracnose,  rust. 


aosE 

Aphis,  worm. 


I Cut  out  canes,  bad- 
ly diseased,  and  burn. 
Before  buds  open, 
spray  with  Copper  Sul- 
I phate  solution. 

I Kerosene  Emulsion 
I for  aphis. 


^If  they  reappear, 
repeat  adding  Bor- 
deaux for  mildew. 


As  soon  as  the  fruit 
has  set,  repeat. 


In  10  to  14  days  re- 
peat with  both. 

Within  a week  after- 
fruit  has  set,  Bor- 
deaux and  Paris 
Green. 

Within  a week  after 
blossoms  fall,  Bor- 
deaux and  Paris 
Green. 

When  fruit  is  set. 

When  fruit  has  set, 
Bordeaux  or  weak 
Copper  Sulphate  so- 
lution. 

When  new  canes 
appear,  Bordeaux  and 
Paris  Green. 

10  days  later,  Bor- 
deaux and  Paris 
Green. 


If  worms  still  trou- 
ble, Pyrethrum  o r 
Hellebore. 


10  to  14  days  later, 
repeat. 


10  to  14  days  later, 
Sulphide  Potash,  on 
English  varieties. 

7 to  12  days  later, 
repeat. 


8 to  12  days  later, 
repeat. 


2 weeks  later. 


As  soon  as  berries 
harvested,  Bordeaux 


10  to  14  days  later, 
repeat. 

Afterwards  keep 
lice  off  by  turning  a 
fine  stream  of  water 
on  under  side  of  the 
leaves. 


BORDEAUX  MIXTURE 


Copper  Sulphate 6 pounds 

Quicklime  4 pounds 

Water 45  gallons 


To  destroy  leaf-eating  insects,  add  four 
ounces  of  paris  green.  For  peach,  use  three 
pounds  each  of  copper  sulphate  and  lime, 
and  three  ounces  of  paris  green,  on  account 
of  tenderness. 

We  recommend  crude  petroleum,  20  to 
25  per  cent,  with  water,  for  apples,  pears, 
plums,  etc.,  and  whale-oil  soap,  full 
strength  and  quality,  for  peaches. 


KEROSENE  EMULSION 

Hard  Soap pound 

Boiling  Water 1 gallon 

Kerosene  2 gallons 


TOBACCO 

Boil  Tobacco-stems  and  use  at  the  rate 
of  two  gallons  to  each  pound  of  stems,  for 
.suckin.g  insects. 


ARSENATE  OF  LEAD 

Arsenate  of  Lead,  1 lb.  Water,  150  gallons 

AMMONIACAL  COPPER  CARBONATE 


Copper  Carbonate, 5 ounces 

Ammonia 2 quarts 

Water 50  gallons 


The  Copper  Carbonate  is  best  dissolved 
in  large  bottles,  where  it  will  keep  indefi- 
nitely, as  it  should  be  diluted  with  water 
as  required.  For  the  same  purpose  as  Bor- 
deaux. 

COPPER  SULPHATE  SOLUTION 

Copper  Sulphate,  1 lb.  Water,  25  gals. 

This  should  be  used  only  before  the  foli- 
age appears.  It  is  easily  applied,  and  acts 
as  a general  germicide  and  disinfectant.  In 
simple  solution  copper  sulphate  is  very  in- 
jurious to  foliage.  When  lime  is  added,  as 
in  making  Bordeaux  mixture,  its  corrosive 
action  is  neutralized  and  injury  to  the 
foliage  prevented.  It  adheres  to  the  foliage 
better  by  the  a.gency  of  lime. 


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