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GENERAL  CATALtsay^E'-^OF' 

- Ornamental  - 
Trees  & Fruits 


Shrubs  ^ Vines 
Roses  Plants 

Spray  Calendars  & Formulas 


T.  W.  RICE 

GROWER  AND  IMPORTER 
Geneva,  N . Y. 


Illustrated  Catalogue  of 

ORNAMENTAL 

TREES 


FRUITS  • SHRUBS 
and  PLANTS 


Together  with  Valuable  Hints  on  the  Selection, 
Propagation  and  Care  of  Stock.  Spray 
Calendar  and  Formulas 


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INTRODUCTION 


IN  presenting  this  catalog  to  our  customers  we  have  the  satisfaction  of  say- 
ing that  we  believe  it  to  be  the  most  complete  in  its  list  of  what  is  desirable 
and  obtainable  in  both  fruits  and  ornamentals  ever  issued.  With  the 
assistance  and  advice  of  many  of  the  leading  growers  and  dealers  thoughout 
an  extended  area  in  this  latitude  undesirable  and  unobtainable  varieties 
have  been  omitted.  All  descriptions  have  been  re-read  and  corrected  where 
necessan-  to  conform  to  the  results  of  experience.  Many  new  or  hitherto 
uncataloged  varieties  have  been  added,  and  we  feel  sure  that  every  reasonable 
requirement  of  our  numerous  patrons  is  here  supplied. 

We  give  special  attention  to  the  propagation  of  varieties  that  will  come 
true  to  name,  endeavoring  to  protect  ourselves  and  our  customers  from  error 
and  imposition.  We  feel  safe,  therefore  in  offering  our  stock  as  being  what 
it  is  represented  to  be.  All  packing  and  shipping  is  given  personal  supervision 
and,  still  further  to  protect  our  patrons  against  loss,  only  skilled  and  compe- 
tent men  are  employed.  • ; 

Our  lands  are  well  adapted  to  the  growing  of  the  varieties  handled  by  us 
and  this  fact  together  with  thorough  cultivation  and  care  makes  for  health, 
vigor,  and  maturity  in  all  that  we  grow. 

Before  setting  out  any  mrrsery  stock,  careful  reading  of  pages  44  to  47  of 
this  catalog  will  be  of  benefit.  It  is  well  to  understand  that  nursery  stock 
is  perishable  and  demands  careful  attention  after  being  received  from  the 
nursery.  Persons  who  handle  nursery  stock  intelligently  seldom  have  any 
cause  for  complaint.  We  request  you  to  read  the  directions  on  “ Trans- 
planting Trees  and  Shrubs.” 


Fruit 


Department 


APPLES 

^I^HERE  are  but  few  parts  of  the  United  States  where  apples  can  not  be  gi-own.  They  are 
* planted  from  30  to  40  feet  apart,  depending  on  the  tree  growth  made  by  the  variety.  In 
commercial  orchards,  the  fewer  varieties  in  one  planting,  the  better.  In  home  orchard  plantings 
the  assortment  may  be  as  large  as  desired.  The  apples  described  below  are  the  best  known  sorts. 
Their  value  has  been  proved,  and  they  will  produce  fine  fruit  in  proper  abundance. 


SUMMER 

Early  Harvest — Medium  size,  straw  color; 
tender,  sub-acid.  August. 

Early  Strawberry — Medium;  roundish; 
finely  striped  and  stained  with  deep  red;  flesh 
white,  slightly  tinged  with  red  next  the  skin, 
tender,  sub-acid,  with  an  agreeable  aroma. 
Tree  a moderate,  erect  grower,  and  a good 
bearer.  Middle  to  end  of  August. 

Golden  Sweet — Large;  pale  yellow;  very 
sweet  and  good.  August. 

AUTUMN 

Alexander — Large,  uniform;  mild  sub-acid. 
Tree  upright,  vigorous.  September. 

Duchess  of  Oldenburg — Medium  size;  yel- 
low, streaked  with  red;  juicy,  with  rich, 
sub-acid  flavor.  September. 

Fall  Pippin — Large,  yellow;  tender,  juicy 
and  rich.  October. 

Fameuse  (Snow  Apple) — Medium  deep 
crimson.  Very  handsome;  flesh  snowy  white, 
tender,  melting,  juicy.  November. 

Gravenstein — Large,  striped;  tender,  juicy 
and  high  flavored.  September. 

^ Maiden’s  Blush — Medium  size;  pale  yellow 
with  beautiful  red  cheek.  September  and 
October. 


VARIETIES 

Red  Astrachan — Large,  deep  crimson,  juicy; 
rich,  acid;  August. 

Red  June — Medium;  deep  red;  flesh  tender, 
juicy,  sub-acid  flavor.  Tree  vigorous,  an  early 
and  abundant  bearer.  August. 

Sweet  Bough — Large;  pale  yellow;  tender 
and  sweet.  August  to  September. 

Yellow  Transparent — Very  early;  color, 
pale  yellow.  July  and  August. 


McIntosh  Red — Medium  size;  nearly  cov- 
ered with  dark  red;  flesh  white,  fine,  very 
tender,  juicy.  December. 

Pound  Sweet — Very  large,  round,  greenish; 
sweet,  rich  and  tender;  excellent  for  baking. 
October  and  November. 

Twenty  Ounce — Very  large;  nearly  round; 
yellow,  striped  with  red;  of  fair  quality;  tree  a 
vigorous,  spreading  grower,  and  a fine  bearer. 
Excellent  for  baking.  Very  popular  in  the 
markets.  October  to  January. 

Wealthy — Free  growth;  medium;  dark  red; 
juicy,  vinous,  sub-acid;  good;  very  hardy. 
Ripening  October  to  January. 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


WINTER  VARIETIES 


Baldwin — Large,  bright  red;  juicy,  crisp, 
sub-acid.  One  of  the  most  popular  winter 
apples.  January  to  April. 

Ben  Davis — A leading  commercial  variety. 
Tree  hardy,  healthy,  vigorous.  Fruit  large, 
handsomely  colored,  attractive.  January  to 
June. 

Bismarck — Is  making  a wonderful  record  for 
hardiness  and  special  earliness  of  fruiting. 
Two-year  trees  seldom  fail  to  produce  fruit. 
Tree  is  of  stocky,  short  growth.  Fruit  golden 
yellow,  splashed  with  red;  flesh  tender, 
pleasant,  sub-acid.  Will  keep  into  March. 

Black  Ben  Davis — Brilliant  in  color,  attrac- 
tive in  appearance,  deep  red.  Good  keeper. 
Tree  vigorous.  January  to  April. 

Delicious — Esteemed  as  a long  keeper  and 
valuable  market  fruit.  Fruit  large,  roundish; 
skin  greenish  yellow,  much  shaded  with  light 
and  dark  red  and  sprinkled  with  brown  dots; 
flesh  yellowish,  juicy,  mild  sub-acid.  January 
to  May. 

Falla  water — Very  large,  globular;  yellowish 
green,  dull  red  cheek;  juicy,  crisp,  pleasant 
sub-acid  flavor.  December. 

Gano — A variety  of  the  Ben  Davis  type. 
Fruit  medium  to  large,  light  yellow  in  color 
and  of  good  flesh  and  flavor.  Season  about 
the  same  as  Ben  Davis. 

Golden  Russet — Vigorous  growth;  medium; 
russet;  crisp,  juicy,  mild  sub-acid;  hardy; 
very  good;  long  keeper.  Ripening  November 
to  April. 

Grimes’  Golden — Medium  to  large;  cylin- 
drical; golden  yellow;  flesh  crisp,  tender,  juicy 
sprightly;  very  good  to  best.  Tree  hardy, 
vigorous,  productive,  bears  early.  January  to 
April. 

Hendrick  Sweet  (Sweet  Winesap) — Fruit 
medium,  round  oblate;  color  red,  splashed 
with  deep  crimson;  flesh  tender,  juicy,  very 
sweet  and  rich.  November  to  May. 

Hubbardston — Large,  striped  yellow  and 
red;^  tender,  juicy.  An  excellent  variety  for 


commercial  planting,  being  one  of  the  most 
profitable  varieties  of  its  season.  October- 

Jonathan — Medium  growth.  Red  and  yel- 
low; tender,  juicy,  and  rich.  Very  productive. 
One  of  the  best  for  table  or  market. 

King  (Tompkins  County) — Largest  size; 
oblate,  yellowish  grounded  striped  and  covered 
with  bright  red;  fragrant,  spicy  smelling; 
flesh  very  crisp,  tender,  rich,  fine  flavor,  sub- 
acid.  A superb  apple.  November  to  April. 

Mammoth  Black  Twig — Greenish  yellow 
covered  with  deep  red,  obscurely  striped. 
Flesh  yellow,  very  firm,  juicy,  good  quality 
A very  late  keeper.  December  to  May. 

Mann — Vigorous  growth;  medium  to  large; 
deep  yellow;  juicy,  mild,  pleasant,  sub-acid; 
hardy.  Ripening  January  to  April. 

Newton  Pippin  (Albemarle) — Medium  to 
large,  yellow;  very  firm,  crisp,  juicy,  with  a 
highly  delicious  sub-acid  flavor.  A very  late 
keeper.  November  to  June. 

Northern  Spy — Vigorous  growth;  large; 
striped  red;  tender,  juicy,  mild,  sub-acid; 
very  good;  a fine  dessert  fruit.  Ripening 
December  to  June. 

Northwestern  Greening — An  attractive  ap- 
ple of  green  or  yellowish  color.  Popular  in 
the  northern  portion  of  the  apple  belt  where 
hardy  apple  is  desired.  Fruit  large  to  very 
large  with  mild  sub-acid  flavor. 

Opalescent — An  annual  bearer  of  beautiful, 
high  quality  fruit.  Size  large;  color  light, 
shading  to  a very  dark  crimson,  and  susceptible 
to  a very  high  polish;  hence,  its  name.  Ripen- 
ing December  to  March. 

Pewankee — Vigorous  growth;  large;  bright 
yellow  with  red;  tender,  juicy,  sub-acid; 
good;  very  hardy.  Ripening  January  to 
May. 

Rambo — A fine  flavored  apple  for  home 
orchards.  Does  not  keep  well  for  commercial 
purposes.  Fruit  medium  size. 

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Rhode  Island  Greening— Large 
CTeenish  yellow;  tender,  juicy  and 
nch,  with  rather  an  acid  flavor. 

December  to  April. 

Rome  Beauty — Large;  yellow  and 
bright  red;  flesh  yellowish,  tender, 
juicy,  sub-acid;  tree  moderate 
grower,  good  bearer.  December  to 
March. 

Roxbury  Russet  (Boston  Russet) 

— Rather  large;  greenish-yellow, 
mostly  covered  with  bright  russet; 
a pleasant  sub-acid  flavor.  Jan- 
uary to  June. 

Seek-no-Further  (Westfield)— Above  medi- 
um; dull  red,  dotted  with  russet;  flesh  white, 
finegrained;  rich  flavor,  excellent.  December 
to  February. 

Smokehouse — Fruit  is  green,  blushed;  above 
medium  in  size.  A very  pleasantly  flavored 
dessert  apple  of  good  quality.  Oetober  to 
February. 

Spitzenburg  (Esopus) — Medium  to  large, 
deep  red;  flesh  yellow,  crisp,  sub-acid,  with  a 
spicy  ami  delicious  flavor;  a good  bearer  and  a 
most  popular  variety.  December  to  April. 

Stark — Tree  is  thrifty,  hardy,  healthy,  a 
reliable  cropper  and  very  productive.  Fruit 
large  and  of  a beautiful  color  and  good  flavor. 
January  to  May. 


Stayman’s  Winesap — Large,  bright  red, 
striped;  excellent  quality.  Flesh  firm,  tender, 
rich,  juicy,  mild  sub-acid.  A heavy  bearer. 
Succeeds  in  a great  variety  of  soils.  February 
to  April. 

Sutton  Beauty — Medium  to  large,  roundish; 
handsome,  waxen  yellow,  obscurely  striped 
with  fine  crimson;  flesh  white,  crisp,  tender, 
juicy,  sprightly  sub-acid;  quality  fine;  late 
keeper;  tree  productive.  November  to  Feb- 
ruary. 

Talman  Sweet — Medium  size;  pale  yellow, 
slightly  tinged  with  red;  firm,  rich  and  sweet; 
excellent  for  cooking;  tree  vigorous,  very 
hardy  aiul  productive.  November  to  April. 
(5niVagener — INledium  to  large;  light  yellow 
covered  with  deep  red  in  the  sun;  firm,  crisp, 
juicy,  sub-acid;  tree  vigorous,  upright,  hand- 
some, very  productive.  December  to  May. 


McINTOSH  RED 

Winter  Banana — The  name  is  most  appro- 
priate, as  it  has  a delightful  banana  perfume. 
Fruit  keeps  well  till  spring;  the  color  is  a strik- 
ing red  blush  on  a deep  yellow  ground.  It  is  of 
large  size  and  very  showy  in  appearance. 

Wolf  River — A variety  that  has  largely 
superseded  Alexander  in  many  localities. 
Tree  a strong  spreading  grower,  not  an  early 
bearer,  productive  in  alternate  years.  Fruit 
is  large,  highly  colored.  September  to  Decem- 
ber. 

York  Imperial — Medium;  white  shaded  with 
crimson;  flesh  firm,  crisp,  juicy,  pleasant,  mild, 
sub-acid;  tree  vigorous,  a good  bearer.  A 
popular  Pennsylvania  variety.  November  to 
February. 

CRAB  APPLES 

Excelsior — Tree  a strong  grower,  hardy  and 
healthy.  Fruit  large  for  a erab  apple  and  very 
attractive;  flavor  agreeable. 

Hyslop — Almost  as  large  as  Early  Straw- 
berry Apple;  deep  crimson;  very  popular  on 
account  of  its  large  size,  beauty  and  hardiness. 
Vigorous.  October  to  January. 

Martha — Resembles  the  Transcendent,  but 
larger;  beautiful  showy  fruit  and  bears  enor- 
mously. All  things  considered,  we  doubt  if  it 
has  an  equal  among  the  crabs.  Vigorous. 
September  and  October. 

Transcendent — Skin  yellow,  striped  with 
red;  flesh  crisp  and  juicy.  An  early  and 
heavy  bearer.  One  of  the  best  known  varie- 
ties. September  and  October. 

Whitney  — 

Large,  glossy 
green,  splash- 
ed with  car- 
mine; flesh 
firm,  juicy  and 
flavor  very 
pleasant;  ripe 
latter  part  of 
August.  Tree 
a great  bearer 
and  very  har- 
dy. August. 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


PLUMS 

The  Eui  opean  plums  were  introduced  from  Europe  in  Colonial 
days.  They  are  characterized  by  solid  meaty  flesh  and  free  stone 
pits.  The  Japan  plums,  as  a class  have  a distinctive  flavor.  They 
are  almost  as  hardy  as  the  Europeans  and  thrive  over  a wide  range 
of  territory.  Plums  offer  us  a great  range  of  flavor,  color,  form 
and  size.  We  have  selected  the  following  list  of  the  most  reliable 
and  valuable  kinds. 

EUROPEAN  VARIETIES 

Bradshaw — Very  large  purplish  red  fruit  of  good  quality.  Very 
productive,  and  keep  well.  August. 

Coe’s  Golden  Drop — One  of  the  largest  and  best  of  the  yellow 
plums.  Juicy,  sweet,  well  flavored.  September. 

Fellemburg — Very  large,  purplish  black.  Best  quality. 
September. 

German  Prune — Purple,  juicy,  rich,  fane  quality  September. 

Gueii — Very  large,  deep  purple;  flesh  yellowish,  sweet;  hardy. 
September. 


LOMBARD 


Imperial  Gage — Fruit  large,  oval,  skin  pale  green,  flesh  juicy, 
sweet,  rich  and  excellent.  Vigorous.  Middle  of  August. 

Lombard  (Bleecker’s  Scarlet) — Medium  size;  violet  red; 
juicy,  pleasant  and  good;  adheres  to  the  stone;  productive. 
A valuable  market  variety;  one  of  the  most  hardy  and  popular. 
Middle  of  August. 

Moore’s  Arctic — Medium,  dark  purple,  thin  skin;  fine  flavor; 
a great  bearer,  extremely  hardy.  September. 

Reine  Claude — Large,  nearly  round;  pale  yellow,  marked 
with  red;  juicy,  melting  and  excellent;  good  bearer.  Not 
liable  to  rot.  First  of  September. 

Shipper’s  Pride — Very  large,  dark  pm*ple,  juicy,  sweet,  fine 
quality.  Hardy  and  productive.  September. 

Shropshire  Damson — A medium  sized,  dark  purple  variety; 
esteemed  for  preserving.  Very  productive.  October. 

Yellow  Egg — Large,  yellow;  juicy  and  rich.  Productive  and 
vigorous.  August. 

JAPAN  VARIETIES 

Abundance — The  tree  comes  into  bearing  remarkably  young, 
and  yields  abundantly.  The  fruit  is  full  medium  size,  color  a 
rich,  bright  cherry  red;  flesh  light  yellow,  juicy  and  tender 
Vigorous.  Last  of  July. 

Burbank — A plum  of  deeper  color  and  ripening  later  than  the 
Abundance.  The  fruit  is  large,  clear  cherry  red  witli  a thin 
lilac  bloom;  flesh  a deep  yellow,  very  sweet,  with  a very 
agreeable  flavor;  begins  to  bear  second  year  after  trana 
planting.  August. 

Chabot  or  Yellow  Japan — Very  large;  tapering;  color  bright 
red  purple,  on  a yellow  ground;  very  showy.  Blooms  two 
weeks  later  than  Abundance,  thus  escaping  the  spring  fro.stsand 
a most  abundant  bearer.  Ripens  a little  later  than  Burbank. 

October  Purple — Reddish  purple  color.  Flesh  yellow  and 
superb  in  quality.  Ripens  about  middle  of  September. 

Red  June — An  early  ripening  plum;  medium  to  large,  round- 
ish, conical,  purplish  red,  handsome;  flesh  yellow,  quality  good. 

Satsuma — A fine,  lafge  Japanese  plum.  The  flesh  is  solid, 
purplish  crimson  color  from  pit  to  skin,  juicy,  fine  quality. 
Pit  very  small  little  larger  than  a cherry  stone.  September. 

Wickson — The  tree  grows  in  vaseform,  sturdy  and  upright. 
The  stone  is  small  and  the  flesh  is  of  fine  texture  firm,  sugary, 
and  delicious.  Ripens  about  September  first. 


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SWEET  CHERRIES 

HEART  AND  BIGARREAU 

Bing — ^One  of  the  most  delicious  sweet 
cherries.  Fruit  is  large,  black,  and  of  very  fine 
quality. 

Black  Tartarian — Very  large,  bright  pur- 
plish black;  half  tender,  juicy,  very  rich, 
excellent  flavor;  productive.  Free.  First 
or  mi<ldle  of  July. 

Dikeman — The  latest  ripening  Sweet  Cherry 
knowm;  hence,  after  other  sorts  are  gone,  it 
commands  highest  price.  Black,  good  size, 
and  in  texture  reminds  one  of  the  cherries 
from  the  Pacific  slope,  being  meaty  and  solid. 

Gov.  Wood — One  of  the  best  cherries; 
very  large;  light  yellow  marbled  with  red; 
juicy,  rich  and  delicious.  Tree  healthy  and  a 
great  bearer.  Hangs  well  on  the  tree.  Vigor- 
ous. Last  of  June. 

Lambert — Largest  size,  firm,  rich  and  juicy. 
purj)lish  red,  almost  black  when  ripe. 

Napoleon  Bigarreau — Very  large,  pale  yel- 
low or  red;  very  firm,  juicy  and  sweet;  very 
productive;  one  of  the  best.  Vigorous. 
First  of  July. 

Rockport  Bigarreau — Large,  amber  and  light 
red;  half  tender,  sweet,  rich  and  excellent. 
Tree  vigorous,  erect,  beautiful  and  productive. 
Last  of  June  and  first  of  July. 

Schmidt’s  Bigarreau — Remarkably  hardy 
and  productive.  Fruit  of  the  largest  size;  a 
deep  mahogany  color;  flesh  dark,  tender,  juicy 
with  a fine  rich  flavor.  July. 

Windsor — Fruit  large;  liver  colored;  flesh 
remarkably  firm,  of  fine  quality.  Tree  hardy 


BLACK  TARTARIAN 


and  prolific.  Vigorous.  Middle  of  July 
Yellow  Spanish — Large,  pale  yellow,  with 
red  cheek;  firm,  juicy  and  excellent;  one  of 
the  best  light  colored  cherries:  productive. 
Free.  Last  of  June. 


SOUR  CHERRIES — duke  and  morello 


Baldwin — Fruit  large,  very  dark  transparent  wine  color;  flavor  slightly  acid  yet  the  sweetest 
and  richest  of  the  Morello  type.  Unexcelled  in  earliness,  quality  and  productiveness. 

Dyehouse — A very  early  and  sure  bearer;  ripens  a week  before 
the  Early  Richmond,  of  better  quality  and  quite  as  productive.  June. 

Early  Richmond — Medium  size;  dark  red;  melting,  juicy, 
sprightly,  acid  flavor.  This  is  unsurpassed  for  cooking  purposes, 
and  is  exceedingly  productive.  Free.  June. 

English  Morello — Medium  to  large;  blackish  red;  rich,  acid, 
juicy  and  good;  very  productive.  August. 

Late  Duke — Similar  to  May  Duke,  ripening  2 or  3 weeks  later. 

May  Duke — Large,  dark  red,  juicy  and  rich;  an  old, 
excellent  variety;  productive.  Middle  of  June. 

Montmorency — A large  red,  acid  cherry,  larger 
than  Early  Richmond  and  fully  ten  days  later.  Very 
profitable.  Last  of  June. 

Olivet — A large,  globular,  very  shining,  deep  red 
sort.  The  flesh  is  red;  with  a rose-colored  juice, 
tender,  rich  and  vinous,  with  a very  sweet  sub- 
acidulous  flavor.  Early  June. 

Ostheime — Medium  size,  very  dark  red  highly 
flavored.  Bears  heavily.  August. 

Wragg— Very  hardy.  Fruit  dark,  juicy  and  rich.  Tree  a dwarf  but  vigorous  grower  and 
very  prolific.  Nearly  like  English  Morello. 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


PEAR  TREES 


Pears  should  be  picked  from  the  tree  while  ‘ hard  ripe,”  and  allowed  to  mellow  up  in  the 
house.  If  they  become  mellow  on  the  tree  they  are  practically  worthless  Keep  them  in  a clean 


box  till  ripe.  If  you  wish  to  retard  the  ripening, 
keep  in  a cool  place.  A cool  dry  cellar  is  best 
Standard  pears  thrive  on  almost  any  moder- 
ately rich  soil;  well  drained  heavy  loam  is  best. 

SUMMER  VARIETIES 

Bartlett — Large  size;  buttery,  very  juicy 
and  high  flavored;  very  popular.  September. 

Clapp’s  Favorite — Large  size;  flesh  fine 
grained,  melting,  rich  and  buttery;  earlier 
than  Bartlett.  August. 

Flemish  Beauty — Large,  juicy,  melting,  rich 
and  fine;  good  bearer;  hardy  everywhere. 
September  and  October. 

Koonce — Medium  to  large,  handsome; 
yellow;  flesh  juicy,  sweet,  spicy,  good. 
Ripens  with  the  earliest.  Tree  a strong 
grower,  hardy,  and  productive.  August. 

Osband  Summer — Medium  size;  clear  yel- 
low with  red  cheek.  Flesh  melting  and  sweet. 
August. 

Wilder — Small  to  medium;  yellow,  with  red 
cheek;  handsome;  sweet,  delicious.  August. 


LAWRENCE  PEaRS 


ANJOU 


AUTUMN  AND  WINTER 

Beurre  Anjou — A large,  handsome  pear; 
buttery  and  melting,  with  sprightly,  vinous 
flavor.  Keeps  until  the  winter  holidays. 
Considered  the  best  pear. 

Beurre  Bose — A large  and  beautiful  russety 
pear;  very  distinct,  with  a long  neck;  high 
flavored  and  delicious.  September  and  Octo- 
ber. 

Beurre  Clairgeau — Very  large,  tender  and 
juicy,  abundant  bearer.  Valuable  mark^ 
fruit. 

Duchess  d’Angouleme — Very  large;  of 
a greenish  yellow,  wilh  patches  of  yellow  and  a 
dull  red  cheek.  It  attains  its  greatest  |>erfeO“ 
tion  as  a dwarf.  October  and  November. 

Garber — One  of  the  .Tapnn  Hybrids;  earlier 
and  larger  than  KiefTer;  hardy,  procluctive, 
early  bearer.  September  aiul  October. 

Howell — Large,  sometimes  with  a slmrt 
neck.  Greenish  yellow.  Grows  a large  pro- 
portion of  fine  fruit.  October. 

KielTer — Very  large,  bell  shaped;  light  yelh 
low,  sometimes  with  a slight  blush;  llesh 
white,  cri.sp,  juicy,  of  slightly  quince  flavor; 
of  fair  quality;  excee<lingly  valuable  for  «M»k- 
ing  or  cunning,  which  brings  out  its  best  spicir 
flavor.  October  to  December. 


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Lawrence — Above  medium  size,  yellow, 
tender  and  melting,  quality  best.  Mid- 
winter. 

Sheldon — Large  size  ; roundish; 
greenish  yellow,  mostly  covered  with 
thin,  light  russet;  very  juicy,  melting, 
sweet  and  vinous.  October  and  Nov- 
ember. 

Seckel — Small  size;  yellowish  russet, 
with  a red  cheek.  The  richest  and 
6nest  variety  known.  September  and 
October. 


Vermont  Beauty — A beautiful  pear;  of 
medium  size;  round,  skin  yellow,  nearly 
covered  with  carmine,  flesh  melting, 
sprightly,  very  good.  Tree  hardy, 
healthy  and  very  productive.  October. 

Winter  Nelis  — A delicious  greenish 
yellow  pear;  fine  grained,  juicy  and 
much  sought  for  in  markets.  November. 

Worden  Seckel — A seedling  of  Seckel. 
Fruit  medium  size,  borne  in  clusters, 
juicy,  buttery,  fine-grained,  with  a flavor 
and  aroma  fully  equal  to  that  of  its 
parent,  which  it  surpasses  in  size,  beauty, 
and  keeping  qualities.  Ripens  in 
October,  but  will  Ikeep  in  good  condition 
till  December. 


CLAPP’S  FAVORITE 


DWARF  PEAR  TREES 

Dwarf  pears  are  secured  by  budding  on  quince  roots 
This  introduces  a smaller  growing  tree,  and  brihgs  it 
into  bearing  much  younger  than  the  standard  pear 
trees.  The  trees  never  become  of  large  size,  but  the 
fruit  is  the  same  as  though  it  were  on  a standard  tree. 
These  trees  will  often  begin  to  bear  fruit  the  second 
year  after  they  are  planted.  Many  growers  believe 
the  fruit  of  these  trees  is  larger  and  finer  in  quality 
than  produced  by  the  larger  trees.  To  be  used  where 
space  is  limited,  and  they  may  be  planted  like  a hedge 
row.  We  offer  the  following  varieties  as  <lwarfs. 


BARTLETT 


Anjou 

Bartlett 

Clapp 


Duchess 

Kieffer 

Seckel 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


PEACH  TREES 


PEACH  FRUIT  is  produced  on 
wood  of  the  last  season’s  growth, 

hence  the  necessity  for  keeping  up  a 
good  supply  of  vigorous  annual  shoots 
all  over  the  tree.  Keep  the  ground 
clean  and  mellow  around  the  trees. 

Keep  the  heads  low — the  trunk  ought 
not  to  exceed  3 feet  in  height.  Every 
spring  prune  and  shorten  the  shoots  of 
the  previous  year’s  growth;  keeping 
the  head  round,  full,  and  well  furnished 
with  bearing  wood.  Cut  weak  shoots 
back  about  one-half,  strong  ones,  one- 
third;  but  see  that  you  have  a suffi- 
cient supply  of  fruit  buds. 

PEACH  VARIETIES 

Admiral  Dewey — A perfect  free- 
stone, of  fine  size,  form  and  color,  with 
delicious  yellow  flesh  that  is  yet  firm 
enough  to  ship  Avell.  The  tree  is  a 
strong,  hardy,  symmetrical  grower  and 
produces  well.  Freestone.  July. 

Alexander  — Ripens  very  early. 

Large;  color  deep  maroon,  hand- 
somely shaded;  flesh  firm,  rich  and 
good;  most  excellent  shipper;  free- 
stone. Middle  to  last  of  July. 

Belle  of  Georgia — A very  large 
jieach  of  exceptionally  high  quality, 
resembling  Elberta  in  shape,  with 
white  skin  and  flesh  and  handsome 
red  cheeks.  Free.  September. 

Carman — A new,  hardy,  rot-proof  peach. 
Large,  round;  pale  yellow  skin  and  red  blush 
on  sunny  side;  white  flesh,  sweet  flavor. 

Chair’s  Choice — Large,  deep  yellow,  red 
cheek;  firm.  October  1st. 

Champion — Handsome  creamy  white  with 
red  cheek.  It  is  of  large  size  and  of  very 
superior  flavor.  Ripens  about  August  1,  and 
has  shown  that  it  bears  a full  crop  when  others 
fail. 

Crawford’s  Early — This  very  beautiful  and 
best  of  yellow  peaches  is  highly  esteemed. 
Fruit  very  large,  skin  yellow,  with  a fine  red 
cheek;  flesh  yellow,  juicy,  sweet  and  excellent. 
Freestone.  Last  of  August. 

Crawford’s  Late— Fruit  of  the  largest  size; 
skin  yellow,  or  greenish  yellow,  with  dull  red 
cheek;  flesh  yellow;  productive.  One  of  the 
finest  late  sorts.  Freestone.  Last  of  Septem- 
ber. 


FITZGERALD 

Crosby — A beautiful  yellow  freestone  peach 
with  very  small  pit.  Excellent  flavor,  large 
size,  color  orange-yellow,  wnth  carmine  on  the 
sunny  side.  Very  beautiful;  ripens  between 
early  and  late  Crawford. 

Elberta — A seedling  of  Chinese  Cling  but 
entirely  free.  Large;  yellow  with  red  cheek; 
juicy  and  of  high  quality;  flesh  yellow  and 
melting.  Ripens  after  Early  Crawford.  Free- 
stone. 

Fitzgerald — A native  seedling,  as  large  or 
larger  than  Crawford;  freestone,  very  best 
quality.  A heavy  bearer,  fruiting  very  young, 
almost  invariably  the  second  year  after  plant- 
ing. Very  hardy.  Ripens  just  after  Craw- 
ford’s Early. 

Foster — Large,  resembling  Crawford’s  Early 
but  of  better  quality.  Early  September. 


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Globe — Fruit  exceedingly  small,  globular  in 
form,  of  a rich  golden  yellow  with  a red  blush; 
0esh  very  firm,  juicy,  yellow  shaded  with  red 
tinge  toward  the  pit.  Freestone.  Middle  of 
September.  , 

Greensboro — Ripens  with  Alexander,  but  is 
twice  the  size  of  that  variety.  Bright  red  on  a 
yellow  ground.  It  ripens  perfectly  to  the  pit, 
from  which  it  parts  freely  when  matured. 
Flesh  white,  juicy  and  good.  July. 

Ililey — Probably  the  best  white  peach  of  its 
season.  Large  handsomely  colored  fruit  with 
distinct  pleasant  flavor.  Very  productive. 
Free.  August. 

J.  II.  Hale — Fruit  fully  one-half  larger  than 
Elberta.  Color  a deep  golden  yellow  overlaid 
with  bright  carmine;  smooth,  solid  thick  skin; 
flesh  deep  yellow,  fine  grained,  firm  and  as 
solid  as  a cling,  yet  parting  freely  from  the  pit. 
A peach  without  the  fuzz  and  distinctive  in 
every  respect. 

Iron  Mountain — Fruit  very  large,  white, 
freestone,  quality  good.  Very  hardy  in  bud. 
White  inside  at  pit.  September. 

Mayflower— Productive  and  an  early  bearer. 
Juicy  and  tender  for  such  an  early  peach. 
White  fle.sh;  freestone.  Last  of  July. 

Mountain  Rose — Very  hardy,  large,  red, 
flesh  white,  juicy,  rich  and  excellent;  free. 
August. 

Niagara — Large,  beautiful  and  luscious. 
It  has  .shown  complete  freedom  from  blight  and 
other  forms  of  decay.  Early  September. 

Old  Mixon  Free — Large,  pale  yellow,  with 
red  cheek;  tender,  rich  and  good.  September. 

Rochester — Very  large,  orange  yellow,  with 
deep  red  blush.  Very  juicy,  highly  flavored. 
Productive;  freestone.  Middle  of  August. 

Salway — Fruit  large,  roundish;  deep  yellow 
with  red  cheek,  fle.sh  yellow,  juicy,  rich  and 
sugary.  A good  keeper.  Freestone.  First  of 
October. 

Smock — Rather  large,  yellow  with  a red 
cheek;  flesh  yellow,  red  at  the  stone.  Produc- 
tive. October  first.  Freestone. 


Stevens’  Rareripe — Very  productive  and  of 
high  color;  ripens  immediately  after  Late 
Crawford,  and  continues  three  weeks. 

Stump — Very  large,  roundish;  skin  white, 
with  a bright  red  cheek;  flesh  white,  juicy  and 
good.  Freestone.  Last  of  September. 

Triumph — A strong  grower  and  a sure  and 
abundant  bearer.  Large  size,  and  bright  yel- 
low color.  Ripens  early  and  young  trees  have 
borne  over  a half  bushel  of  fruit  each.  August. 

Wheatland — Large;  golden  yellow,  with 
crimson;  juicy,  sweet  and  of  fine  quality. 
Ripening  middle  of  September. 

Willet — Undoubtedly  one  of  the  largest  and 
finest  peaches  grown.  Flesh  yellow,  skin 
covered  with  dark  red.  Season  September. 

Yellow  St.  John — A grand  peach,  ripening 
about  ten  days  after  Hale’s.  Nearly  as  large 
as  Crawford.  Bears  young  and  produces 
abundantly.  August. 

APRICOTS 

AMERICAN  VARIETIES 

Harris — Free;  hardy;  comes  into  bearing 
young,  and  very  productive.  Fruit  large,  rich 
golden  yellow;  ripens  middle  of  July. 

Montgamet^ — A large,  red  and  yellow  apri- 
cot, ripening  about  August  10th. 

Moorpark — One  of  the  largest;  orange,  with 
a red  cheek;  firm,  juicy,  with  a rich  flavor; 
very  productive.  August. 

RUSSIAN  VARIETIES 

Alexander — Tree  hardy;  an  immense  bear- 
er; fruit  large,  yellow,  flecked  with  red;  very 
beautiful,  sweet  and  delicious.  July. 

Gibb — Tree  hardy  and  symmetrical;  a good 
bearer;  fruit  medium,  yellow;  sub-acid,  rich, 
juicy,  the  best  early  variety,  ripening  about 
with  strawberries;  last  of  June. 

J.  L.  Budd — A hardy,  strong  grower  and 
profuse  bearer;  large,  white  with  red  cheek; 
sweet,  juicy,  extra  fine,  with  a sweet  kernel  as 
fine  flavored  as  the  almond;  the  best  late 
variety.  August. 


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12  GENERAL  CATALOG 


QUINCES 


The  Quince  is  highly  valued  for  preserves,  marmalades,  jellies  and  flavoring’  purposes,  and 
is  worthy  of  more  extensive  planting.  Thrives  in  warm  fertile^oil,  and  the  quality  of  the  fruit 
improves  with  cultivation. 


Bourgeat — Rich  golden  color;  smooth  skin, 
with  delicious  quince  odor. 

Champion — Fruit  very  large;  flesh  cooks 
tender.  Tree  vigorous;  bears  young;  season 
two  weeks  later  than  the  Orange;  keeps  until 
January. 

Meech’s  Prolific — Ripens  between  the  Orange 
and  the  Champion.  Bears  early.  Good  quality 
and  large  size. 


Orange — Fruit  large,  round,  with  a short 
neck;  color  bright  yellow;  flesh  firm  and 
tough  until  cooked,  when  it  becomes  tender, 
juicy,  and  of  excellent  flavor. 

Rea’s — The  largest  and  in  every  respect  the 
finest  variety  of  the  quince. 

Van  Deman — A fine  quince,  one  of  the  larg- 
est; rich  orange  color,  chunky  shape;  espec- 
ially good  quality;  bears  young. 


GRAPE  VINES 

In  trimming  grape  vines  remember  this — that  the  fruit  is  borne  at  the  base  of  this  year’s 
shoots  coming  from  wood  formed  last  year.  Pruning  should  be  done  in  Mareh,  cutting  off  last 
summer’s  wood  growth  so  as  to  leave  only  two  or  three  buds,  from  which  this  year’s  fruit  will  be 
produced. 


BLACK  GRAPES 

Campbell’s  Early — Clusters  large  and  hand- 
some; berries  large,  nearly  round,  black,  with 
light  purple  bloom;  flesh  rather  firm,  but 
tender;  quality  rich,  sweet,  slightly  vinous;  a 
strong  and  vigorous  grower;  it  ripens  very 
early. 

Concord — A popular  variety;  universally 
healthy,  vigorous,  and  productive;  flesh  some- 
what buttery,  moderately  juicy  and  sweet. 
Bunch  large,  nearly  black  with  bloom;  early. 
September. 


WILDER  GRAPE 


Moore’s  Early — Combining  the  vigor,  health 
and  productiveness  of  Concord.  In  quality 
hardly  to  be  distinguished  from  it.  Bunch 
large,  berries  very  large,  black.  August. 

Wilder — Large;  bunches  generally  should- 
ered; berry  round  and  large;  flesh  buttery, 
with  a somewhat  fibrous  center;  sweet,  rather 
sprightly,  black.  Middle  of  September. 

Worden — Bunches  large,  handsome;  berries 
large,  sweet.  Ten  days  earlier  than  the  Con- 
cord, and  superior  to  it  in  flavor;  ripens  well  in 
cold  localities. 

RED  GRAPES 

Agawam  (Rogers’  No.  15) — Dark  red  or 
maroon;  bunches  compact,  very  large,  berries 
large;  oval,  pulp  soft,  flavor  sweet  and  aromat- 
ic. Ripens  early i is  very  attractive.  One  of 
the  best  of  the  red  varieties. 

Brighton — Dark  red.  One  of  the  most 
desirable  of  the  early  red  grapes.  Very  large 
and  handsome.  Clusters  under  favorable 
conditions  are  more  uniform  than  those  of  any 
, other  grape. 

Catawba^ — Bunches  large,  shouldered;  ber- 
ries large,  reddish  and  sprightly.  One  of  the 
old  and  popular  grapes,  extensively  planted  in 
some  sections  for  wine,  for  which  it  is  valuable, 
and  for  its  late  keeping  qualities. 

Delaware — Superior  as  a table  grape. 
Bunch  medium,  very  compact,  berries  medium 
round;  skin  thin,  of  a beautiful  dark  red  color 
when  fully  ripe;  flesh  tender  and  juicy,  exceed- 
ingly sw^eet.  Ripens  early  in  September. 

Salem — Chestnut  color;  bunch  large,  short, 
broad  and  compact,  berry  very  large,  round; 
flesh  nearly  free  from  pulp,  sweet,  aromatic  and 
w'ell  flavored;  vine  vigorous,  healthy  and  pro- 
ductive. Ripens  with  Concord. 


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GENERAL  CATALOG 


WHITE  GRAPES 

Empire  State — Pale  yellowish  green,  hardy, 
very  juicy  and  tender,  one  of  the  best  green 
table  grapes. 

Green  Mountain  (Winchell) — Vine  strong, 
vigorous,  healthy,  very  hardy  and  productive. 
Bunch  long,  compact  shoulder,  green  or  green- 
ish white.  Skin  thin.  Pulp  very  tender  and 
sweet.  Three  weeks  earlier  than  Concord. 

Moore’s  Diamond — It  is  a prolific  bearer 
producing  large,  handsome,  compact  bunches. 
Color  greenish  white,  with  a rich  yellow  tinge 


when  fully  ripe;  few  seeds,  juicy.  Berry 
about  the  size  of  a Concord.  It  ripens  from 
August  25th  to  September  10th. 

Niagara — Berries  large,  skin  thin  but  tough, 
pale  green  at  first,  changing  to  pale  yellow 
when  fully  ripe,  with  a thin  white  bloom; 
flesh  pulpy,  tender,  sweet.  Ripens  with  the 
Concord. 

Pocklington — Bunch  medium  to  large,  berry 
large,  round,  light  golden  yellow  when  fully 
matured;  flesh  pulpy,  juicy.  Ripens  with 
Concord. 


BLACKBERRY  PLANTS 


Blackberries  fruit  this  year  on  canes  which  grew  last  year,  and  which  are  worthless  after 
they  have  once  fruited.  Remove  the  old  canes  each  winter. 


Ancient  Briton — A vigorous, 
hardy  variety;  very  productive 
good  quality,  a fine  berry  for  the 
home  garden. 

Blower — Large  size,  jet-black, 
good  shipper,  best  quality,  unex- 
celled productiveness. 

Eldorado — The  vines  are  very 
hardy  and  vigorous,  enduring  the 
winters  of  the  far  Northwest  with- 
out injury.  The  berries  are  large, 
jet  black,  borne  in  large  clusters 
and  ripen  well  together. 

Erie — Fruit  very  large,  excellent 
quality,  handsome  and  firm  and 
ripens  early;  fruit  uniform  both  in 
size  and  shape. 


EL  DORADO 


MERSERSAU 


BLOWERS  ANCIENT  BRITON 


Mersersau — Fruit  rather  large 
size,  handsome  black  color,  juicy, 
sweet  and  good  quality.  Ripens 

early. 

Rathbun — The  fruit  is  borne  in 
clusters;  berries  very  large,  color 
intense  black  with  a high  polish; 
small  seeds;  flesh  juicy,  high 
flavored,  sweet  and  delicious.  In 
season  medium  early. 

Snyder — A marvel  for  produc- 
tiveness; fruit  medium  size;  sweet 
and  melting  to  the  core. 

Taylor  — Sweet,  well  flavored, 
hardy,  two  weeks  later  than 
Snyder.  Not  quite  so  productive 
as  Snyder,  but  one  of  the  best  late 
ripening  sorts. 


DEWBERRIES 

Liicretia — The  plants  are  prefectly  hardy  and  healthy,  and  remarkably  productive.  The 
fruit  is  very  large,  soft,  sweet  and  luscious  throughout,  without  any  hard  center  or  core. 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


RASPBERRIES 


4 


ASPARAGUS 

Conover’s  Collossal — A well-known  and 
popular  variety. 

Palmetto — A very  early  variety;  even, 
re^lar  size  of  excellent  quality. 


RHUBARB 

Every  garden  should  have  a few  plants  of 
rhubarb.  Plant  any  time,  burying  the  whole 
plant  about  three  inches  in  the  ground. 

Myatt’s  Linnaeus — Of  superior  quality; 
tender,  with  a mild  sub-acid  flavor. 


RED  AND  YELLOW  VARIETIES 

Columbian — One  of  the  most  vigorous 
growers  of  the  red  raspberry  family.  Fruit 
very  large;  shape  conical,  color  dark  red, 
bordering  on  purple.  Wonderfully  prolific 
and  perfectly  hardy. 

Cuthbert  or  Queen  of  the  Market — Fruit  is 
large,  luscious,  and  produced  in  the  greatest 
profusion.  Color  deep  rich  crimson;  fruit 
very  firm.  Ripens  from  July  10  to  20,  and 
continues  a long  time  in  fruit. 

Golden  Queen — Fruit  large;  color  a pure 
yellow;  quality  best.  Ripens  with  Cuthbert. 

Herbert — Fruit  large,  bright  red,  somewhat 
oblong,  the  largest  of  red  raspberries,  very 
hardy.  Flavor  sweet  and  juicy.  Season  five 
or  six  days  before  Cuthbert. 

June — Very  excellent  red  raspberry.  A new 
variety  propagated  by  N.  Y.  Experiment 
Station  and  recommended  by  them.  Good 
both  for  canning  and  table  use. 

London — Large  fruit,  dark  crimson,  good 
quality. 


Marlboro — Color  a bright  crimson  and, 
unlike  others,  does  not  lose  its  brilliancy  when 
over  ripe;  of  a good  quality  and  very  prolific. 

St.  Regis — One  of  the  greatest  raspberries 
ever  introduced.  Plants  of  the  St.  Regis  put  out 
in  the  Fall  or  early  April  gave  ripe  berries  on 
the  20th  of  June.  For  four  weeks  thereafter 
the  yield  was  heavy  and  the  canes  continued 
to  produce  ripe  fruit  without  intermission  un- 
til late  October.  The  berries  were  large  and 
beautiful,  firm  and  full  flavored  to  the  very  last 

Thompson  Red — The  best  early  red 
Hardy,  vigorous,  productive. 

BLACK  RASPBERRIES 

Black  Diamond — Berries  large,  very  sweet 
and  pulpy,  yet  fine  for  shipping  and  evaporat- 
ing. Canes  strong  and  fruitful.  Early. 

Cumberland — The  bush  is  hardy,  a vigorous 
grower,  and  exceptionally  productive.  Fruit 
of  uniform  size,  and  larger  than  any  known 
black  raspberry. 


Kansas  — Large, 
round,  firm  and 
juicy.  Similar  to 
Gregg,  but  earlier 
and  hardier. 


Gregg — Jet  black 
never  falls  from  the 
bushes,  and  of  first 
quality;  canes  of 
strong  growth,  per- 
fectly hardy  and 
immensely  produc- 
tive. 


Ohio  — A strong, 
very  hardy  growing 
sort.  A productive 
market  variety,  and 
esteemed  for  drying. 


Plum  Farmer  — 

One  of  the  very 
earliest  Blacks.  High 
quality,  very  produc- 
tive and  hardy. 


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CURRANTS 

Cherry  (Red) — Very  large;  deep  red; 
rather  acid;  bunches  short. 

Fay’s  Prolific — (Red)  Of  large  size,  fine 
flavor  and  twice  as  prolific  as  the  Cherry. 

Perfection  (New) — Color,  bright  red.  Larger 
than  Fay  and  Cherry.  Very  productive. 
Quality  fine.  Not  so  acid  as  Fay. 

White  Grape — The  finest  of  the  white  sorts. 

Wilder — A red  currant,  productive  to  the 
highest  degree.  Excellent  in  size  and  quality. 

GOOSEBERRIES 

Downing — Favorite  American  variety;  pale 
green  and  covered  with  a white  bloom;  best  in 
flavor  and  quality;  a strong  grower,  productive 
and  healthy;  valuable  for  market. 

Houghton — A medium  sized  American 
variety,  which  bears  abundant  and  regular 
crops,  and  never  mildews;  fruit  smooth,  red; 
tender  and  very  good;  valuable. 

Josselyn — Good  grower,  fine  foliage  and  a 
very  profitable  fruiter  when  compared  with  any 
other  gooseberry  in  existence. 

Pearl — The  color  is  light  green  and  quality 
first  class.  Being  thoroughly  tested,  we  offer 
it  as  the  best  of  its  class  yet  grown. 

Smith’s  Improved  (American) — Color  yellow, 
large,  excellent  quality,  pulp  sweet  and  good 


WHITE  GRAPE  CURRANT 


MULBERRIES 

Downing’s — The  beauty  of  this  as  a lawn 
or  street  tree  is  quite  enough  to  commend 
it,  but  in  addition  it  yields  an  abundant 
supply  of  its  large  refreshing  berries  for 
about  three  months. 

Russian — A hardy,  rapid-growing  tree. 
Fruit  of  little  value. 

NUT  TREES 

Chestnut,  Spanish — A handsome,  round- 
headed  tree,  producing  large  nuts  in  large 
quantities. 

Filbert — A profitable  and  satisfactory  null 
to  grow.  The  nuts  are  rich  and  of  excellenJ 
flavor. 

Walnut,  Black — One  of  our  most  valuable 
nut  trees,  the  timber  being  highly  prized  for 
many  purposes,  whiL  the  nut  meats  are 
sought  after  for  the  peculiar  richness  and 
flavor  which  characterizes  this  variety.  The 
Black  Walnut  has  considerable  importance  as 
a shade  tree. 

Walnut,  Common  English — These  trees 
should  be  more  generally  planted  in  the  Eastern 
states.  They  make  attractive,  thrifty  trees 
and  produce  nuts  of  great  value. 


PORTAGE  GOOSEBERRY 


16  GENERAL  CATALOG 

STRAWBERRY  PLANTS 

PERFECT  AND  IMPERFECT* FLOWERS 


Bederwood  (Per.) — Berries  large,  of  regular, 
roundish  form,  light  scarlet,  excellent  quality, 
remaining  in  fruit  a long  time. 

Bubach  (Imp.) — P.  A.  sterling  old  sort  that 
combines  many  excellent  qualities;  great  and 
uniform  size,  rich  color  and  quality,  extra- 
ordinary vigor  and  fruitfulness,  fine  foliage 
that  endures  the  hottest  suns.  Season  early  to 
medium. 

Brandywine  (Per.) — One  of  the  very  reliable 
fruiting  sorts  that  can  be  depended  on  for  heavy 
crops  on  a variety  of  soils.  Berries  very  large, 
broadly  heart-shaped,  bright  red  to  the  center; 
firm-fleshed  and  finely  flavored.  A valuable 
late  berry. 

Chesapeake  (Per.) — Berries  very  large,  regu- 
lar in  shape,  glossy  and  attractive.  One  of  the 
best  market  sorts  because  of  its  good  looks. 

Crescent  Seedling  (Per.) — Good  size,  a 
strong  grower,  very  productive;  one  of  the  best 
for  market  and  garden. 

Clyde  (Per.) — One  of  the  very  best  medium 
early  varieties,  a week  earlier  than  Bubach,  and 
very  firm;  large,  bright  scarlet  berries  of  fine 
flavor.  Plants  stand  drought  well,  free  from 
rust  and  disease. 

Gandy  (Per.) — The  popular,  late  market 
berry  alvyays  commanding  fancy  prices. 

Glen  Mary  (Per.) — A fine,  large,  late  berry 
of  excellent  quality. 

Marshall  (Per.) — Berries  are  beautiful  and 
average  very  large.  The  color  is  a rich  glossy 
crim.son  that  everyone  admires — the  surface 
color  running  well  into  the  flesh,  and  the  quality 
is  far  above  the  average, 

Michel’s  Early  (Per.) — The  first  variety  to 
ripen  here;  berry  medium  to  large,  roundish, 
bright  crimson,  firm,  fair  quality;  plant  a strong 
grower  and  a good  bearer.  A fine  sort  to 
pollenize  early  pistillates. 

Sample  (Imp.) — In  productiveness  it  is  per- 
haps surpassed  by  none.  The  fruit  is  very 
large.  Of  fine  quality  but  not  the  best. 

Sharpless  (Per.) — One  of  the  best  straw- 
berries in  cultivation.  Po.s.sesses  all  the  good 
qualities  looked  for  in  a strawberry.  A strong 
grower,  productive  and  largest  size. 

Senator  Dunlap  (Per.) — Very  productive. 
Large,  bright,  or  slightly  dark  red.  Quality 
the  very  best. 


Steven’s  Late  Champion  (Per.) — Large,  light 
red  berries,  pointed  globular;  regular  and  per- 
fect in  form;  very  firm  and  of  extra  high 
quality.  An  ideal  plant  to  produce  large 
berries  and  yield  an  enormous  quantity  of 
them.  Season  late. 

Warfield  (Imp.) — Similar  to  Dunlap,  and  a 
good  variety  to  grow  with  it.  Very  hardy  and 
succeeds  everywhere.  Productive  and  a good 
shipper. 

Wm.  Belt  (Per.) — Very  large  conical;  color 
bright  red;  quality  very  good.  Season 
medium  to  late. 


BUBACH 


EVERBEARING  VARIETIES 

Superb — These  plants  are  very  vigorous 
growers  and  produce  wonderful  crops  when  the 
runners  are  restricted;  but  if  the  runners  are 
allowed  to  grow,  the  crop  on  most  of  the  plants 
will  be  light.  The  young  runners  do  not  bear 
the  first  year,  but  bear  a good  crop  the  second 
year,  both  spring  and  fall.  In  the  spring  it  is 
more  productive  than  most  summer  bearing 
kinds,  while  the  fall  crop  is  more  beautiful  even 
than  the  summer  crop. 

Progressive — This  does  best  on  soils  that  dry 
quickly  after  rain.  I'he  berries  are  medium 
size  about  like  Dunlap.  The  flavor  varies 
depending  on  the  soil  and  amount  of  sun  shine, 
but  by  most  people  is  classed  as  very  good. 
It  succeeds  as  a fall  producer,  with  more 
people  than  other  tested  varieties.  The 
summer  crop  ripens  the  earliest  of  any  straw- 
berry. 


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Ornamental 


Trees 


FOR  SHADE  AND  ORNAMENTAL  PURPOSES 

Deciduous  Trees 


Deciduous  trees  are  those  which  periodically  lose  their  foliage.  Our  purpose  is  to  offer  here 
such  trees  as  have  particular  value  for  lawn,  avenue  or  park  planting.  From  our  list  may  be 
selected  trees  noted  for  symmetrical  shape,  irregular  shape,  compact  head,  open  head,  majestic 
size,  dwarf  size,  beautiful  bloom,  and  for  rich  color  of  foliage.  Nature  has  provided  a tree  for 
nearly  every  purpose  and  place.  Our  patrons  should  observe  that  many  of  the  ornamental  trees 
are  not  beautiful  or  graceful  at  the  age  at  which  they  are  sold  and  planted.  This  is  beyond  the 
control  of  the  nurseryman.  Trees  planted  and  given  time  to  develop  will  give  satisfactory  resuJts. 


ALMOND  (Prunus  Sinensis) 

Dwarf  Double  Rose  Flowering  (A.  Japonica 
ft.  rubra  pi.) — A small  shrub,  producing  in 
May,  before  the  leaves  appear,  small,  double 
rose-like  flowers,  closely  set  on  the  branches. 

Dwarf  Double  White  (A.  Japonica  fl.  alba 
pi.) — Produces  beautiful  white  flowers  in  May. 

ARALIA  (Angelica  Tree  or  Hercules  Club) 
Spinosa — A native  plant  valuable  for  pro- 
ducing tropical  effects,  having  prickly  stems, 
pinnate  leaves  and  bearing  immense  panicles 
of  white  flowers  in  August. 


WEEPING  CUT  LEAF  BIRCH 


AMERICAN  WHITE  ASH 


ASH  (Fraxinus) 

European  Flowering  (F.  Ornus) — Flowers 
greenish  white,fringe-like,  appearing  only  on  the 
ends  of  the  branches.  Blooms  early  in  June. 

White  (Alba) — The  native  ash. 

BEECH  (Fagus) 

American  (F.  Ferruginea) — A well-known 
native  sort. 

Purple-Leaved  (F.  purpurea) — Dark  pur- 
plish foliage,  making  a striking  contrast  with 
the  green  of  other  trees. 

Rivers — Crimson  foliage  early  in  the  spring, 
changing  to  a dark  purple  in  summer.  The 
finest  of  all  purple-leaved  trees. 


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C A T A L 0 G 


BIRCH  (Betula) 

Graceful  and  suitable  for  any 
lawn.  Hardy  and  thrifty  in  all 
soils. 

Canoe  or  Paper  Birch  (B.  Papy- 
racea) — This  magnificent  tree  has 
gathered  about  it  more  poetic 
associations  than  any  other  native 

Common  White  (B  Alba) — A 
well-known  variety,  making  a 
vigorous,  erect  growth,  and  having 
long,  slender  branches.  Very  de- 
sirable. 

Cut-leaved  Weeping  (B.  Pen- 
dula  lacimiata) — This  tree  is 
indeed  a picture  of  delicacy  and 
grace.  Makes  a large  tree. 

Young’s  Weeping  (B.  Pendula 
Youngii) — The  fine  thread-like 
shoots  droop  to  the  ground  forming 
a picturesque  tree. 

CATALPA 

C.  Biingei — A small  species  8 to 
10  feet  high,  clothed  with  a dense 
mass  of  large,  heart-shaped  leaves. 

C.  Speciosa — This  is  a tropical 
looking  tree,  and  flowers  in  July, 
when  few  trees  are  in  bloom.  A 
very  attractive  lawn  tree. 


CATALPA  BUNGEI 


BECHTEL’S  FLOWERING  CRAB 


CHERRY  (Cerasus) 

A handsome  ornamental  tree,  especially 
adapted  for  small  grounds. 

Chinese  Double  Flowering  (Sinensis  Flore 
Plena) — A valuable  variety,  with  large  double 
white  flowers. 


CRAB  (Pyrus) 

Bechtel’s  Double  Flowering  Crab — A 
medium-sized,  ornamental  tree  of  great  beauty. 
When  in  bloom  this  tree  presents  the  appear- 
ance of  being  covered  with  pink  roses.  Flow- 
ers large,  fragrant  and  beautiful. 

Floribunda — Flowers  crimson,  produced  in 
great  profusion.  A charming  variety. 


DOGWOOD  (Cornus) 

White  Flowering  (Florida) — Foliage  of  a 
grayish  green  color;  turning  in  the  autumn  to  a 
deep  red.  The  flowers  appear  before  the  leaves 
in  the  spring  and  are  about  three  inches  in 
diameter;  white  and  very  showy. 

Red  Flowering  (Flora  Rubra) — A valuable 
variety,  producing  beautiful  carmine  flowers. 


ELM  (Ulmus) 

American  White  (Americana) — A native 
tree  of  large  size,  with  open,  spreading  head  and 
graceful  drooping  branches. 

Camperdown  Weeping  (U.  Camperdown 
pendula) — One  of  the  most  satisfactory  weep- 
ing trees  in  cultivation.  The  growth  is  rapid, 
the  foliage  luxuriant;  it  forms  a fine-shaped 
head,  and  is  very  hardy.  / 


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CAMPERDOWN  ELM 


LINDEN  OR  LIME  (Tilia) 
American,  or  Basswood 

(Americana)  — A rapid- 
growing,  open-head  or 
spreading  tree,  with  large 
leaves.  Very  desirable. 

European  (Europsea) — A 
very  fine  pyramidal  tree, 
smaller  in  all  its  parts  than 
the  preceding. 

White-Leaved  European 
(Alba) — A vigorous  grow- 
ing tree,  with  large  hand- 
some foliage,  quite  downy 
and  whitish  underneath; 
smooth  above. 

MAGNOLIA 

Cucumber  Tree  (Acumin- 
ata)— A magnificent  tree, 
producing  in  June  yellow 
flowers,  tinted  with  bluish 
purple. 


English  (Campestris) — A native  of  Europe, 
forming  a tall,  erect  tree,  with  slender  branches 
and  small  leaves. 

HORSE  CHESTNUT  (Aesculus) 

European  or  White  Flowering  (Ae.  hippo- 
castanum) — A beautiful  well  known  tree, 
forming  a round  compact  head,  with  dark  green 
foliage  and  an  abundance  of  showy  flowers  in 
spring. 

Red  Flowering  (Rubicunda) — A splendid 
tree  producing  showy  red  flowers  a little  later  in 
the  season  than  the  white. 

Glabra  (Ohio  Buckeye) — A native  of  the 
Western  States;  leaves  smooth;  flowers 
yellow;  blooms  before  the  others.  6 to  8 feet. 

JUDAS  TREE  (Cercis) 

American  (C.  Canadensis) — A very  orna- 
mental tree  with  heart-shaped  leaves  Before 
the  foliage  appears,  it  is  covered  with  a pro- 
fusion of  delicate  pink  flowers,  from  which  it 
derives  its  name.  Red  Bud. 

KOELREUTERIA 

Paniculata — A large  shrub  or  small  tree,  with 
foliage  somewhat  resembling  that  of  the 
Sumach,  and  producing  large  panicles  of 
showy  flowers  in  July.  Foliage  very  brilliant 
in  Autunrn. 

LABURNUM  (Cytisus) 

Golden  Chain — Bears  long,  pendant  racemes 
of  golden  flowers  in  June.  Very  showy  and 
beautiful. 

LARCH  (Larix) 

European  (Europaea) — A beautiful,  rapid- 
growing  tree  of  irregular,  pyramidal  form,  with 
small,  drooping  branches. 


MAIDEN  HAIR  TREE  OR  GINGKO 
(Salisburia) 

Adiantifolia — A rare  beautiful  tree  from 
Japan,  with  remarkable  fern-like  foliage; 
distinct  and  fine. 


EUROPEAN  LINDEN 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


NORWAY  MAPLE 


MAPLE  (Acer) 

Ash-Leaved  (Negundo) — A 
rapid-growing  tree,  with  leaves 
and  branches  of  a light  green. 

Norway  (Platanoides)-Very 
popular  on  account  of  its  clean, 
broad  foliage  of  rich,  deep 
green.  Stout  vigorous  grower. 

Schwedler’s  Norway 

(Schwcdlerii) — Young  shoots 
and  leaves  of  a purplish  crimson 

color. 

Silver-Leaved,  or  White 

(Dasycarpum)  — A hardy, 
rapid-growing  native  variety  of 
the  largest  size;  foliage  bright 
green  above  and  silvery  under- 
neath. Valuable  for  producing 
a quick  shade. 

Sugar  or  Rock  (Succharinum 
— A well-known  native  tree. 

Desirable  as  an  ornamental 
shade  tree. 

Wier’s  Cut-Leaved  (Wierri 
Laciniatum) — Grows  very  rap- 
idly, and  the  shoots  are  so 
slender  and  drooping  that  it 
has  a decidedly  graceful  appear- 
ance. The  leaves  are  deeply 
and  delicately  cut. 

MOUNTAIN  ASH  (Sorbus) 

American  (S.  Americana)  — Of  coarser 
growth  and  foliage  than  the  European,  and 
having  larger  berries  of  a lighter  color.  White 
blossoms  appear  in  early  spring,  followed  by 
clusters  of  scarlet  berries. 

European  (S.  Aucuparia) — Of  finer  growth 
and  form  than  the  American.  It  blossoms 
during  the  early  spring,  after  which  the  bright 
scarlet  berries  are  formed  in  clusters. 

Oak-Leaved  (S.  Quercifolia) — Very  showy 
whether  in  bloom  or  berry.  It  forms  a com- 
pact, pyramidal  head.  The  leaves  are  bright 
green  above  and  downy  beneath.  The  blos- 
som is  white,  forming  in  early  spring. 

MULBERRY,  TEA’S  WEEPING 

Perfectly  hardy,  forming  a natural  umbrella- 
shaped top  or  head;  foliage  handsome;  a 
fine  ornamental  for  the  lawn. 

OAK  (Quercus) 

American  White  (Alba) — One  of  the  finest 
American  trees,  of  large  size  and  spreading 
branches. 

Rubra  (Red  Oak)  — A broad  tree  of 
rapid  growth ; large,  rich  foliage,  which 
turns  to  a bronzy  red  in  the  fall,  l^servedly 


Scarlet  Oak  (Coccinea) — A native  tree,  of 
rapid  growth;  pyramidal  outline,  and  especi- 
ally remarkable  in  Autunm,  when  the  foliage 
changes  to  a bright  scarlet. 

Pin  Oak — A tall,  upright  growing  variety 
when  young,  but  with  age  the  branches  droop. 
Foliage  bright  and  glossy.  One  of  the  best 
oaks  for  street  planting,  and  becoming  very 
popular. 

POPLAR  (Populus) 

Desirable  where  rapid  growth  is  wanted. 

Bolleana — A very  compact  upright  grower, 
resembling  the  Lombardy  Poplar;  leaves 
glossy  green  above  and  silvery  beneath. 
The  bark  of  this  variety  is  of  a rich  green  color, 
giving  a distinct  and  striking  appearance. 

Carolina — Pyramidal  in  form  and  robust  in 
growth.  Leaves  large,  serrated  and  pale  to 
deep  green  in  color. 

Lombardy  (Fastigiata) — Well  known  for  its 
erect,  rapid  growlh  and  commanding  form. 

PEACH  (Persica) 

Double  Rose-Flowering  (P.  Flore  rosea 
pleno) — Flowers  double,  pale  rose  colored,  like 
small  roses.  Blooms  in  May 

Double  White-Flowering  (P.  Flore  alba 
pleno)  — Exceedingly  ornamental.  Flowers 
double  and  pure  white.  Blooms  in  May. 


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GENERAL  CATALOG 


PLANE  TREE  or  SYCAMORE  (Plantanus) 

Silver-Leaved,  or  White  (Alba) — Leaves 
large,  green  above  and  pure  white  underneath. 
Rapid  growth;  wide-spreading  habit. 

Oriental  Plane — A lofty,  wide-spreading 
tree;  heart-shaped  leaves.  Entirely  free  from 
worms  or  insects.  One  of  the  oldest  cultivated 
trees  known. 

PLUM  (Primus) 

Prunus  Pissardii  (Purple-leaved) — A per- 
fectly hardy,  small-sized  tree  or  shrub,  of 
elegant  appearance.  The  bark  is  black,  and 
the  leaves  a rich  purple,  gorgeous  to  behold, 
retaining  their  bright  color  through  the  entire 
season.  The  ends  of  the  growing  shoots  are 
brilliant  red. 

P.  Triloba  (Double  flowering)  — A very 
pretty  little  shrub,  hardy  and  desirable. 
The  flowers  about  an  inch  in  diameter,  semi- 
double, of  a delicate  pink  color,  appearing  in 
May. 

THORN  (Crataegus) 

Dense,  low-growing  trees,  and  very  orna- 
mental when  in  bloom. 

Double  White  (Alba  Pleno) — Flowers  small, 
clear  white  and  desirable. 

Paul’s  New  Double  (Coccinea  Flore  Pleno 
Paulii) — Producing  bright  crimson  and  very 
<loubIe  flowers.  One  of  the  best. 


CAROLINA  POPLAR 


TULIP  TREE,  or  WHITE  WOOD 
(Liriodendron) 

Tulipfera — One  of  our  largest  native  trees, 
with  large,  glossy  leaves,  shaped  like  a violin. 
Very  desirable. 

YELLOW  WOOD  (Virgilia  Intea) 

One  of  the  finest  native  trees.  Flowers 
very  fragrant,  pure  white,  and  produced  in 
long,  drooping  racemes  in  June. 

WILLOW  (Salix) 

American  (S.  Americana  pendula) — A 
variety  with  delicate  leaves  and  slender 
branches.  Graceful  and  ornamental.  Never 
grows  large. 

Babylonica — Our  common  and  well-known 
weeping  willow. 

Kilmarnock  (S.  Caprea  pendula) — The  best 
known  of  the  finer  weeping  ornamental  trees. 
Its  great  hardiness,  vigorous  grow  th,  adaptabil- 
ity to  all  soils,  easy  culture,  fine  form,  and 
unique  appearance  render  it  a general  favorite. 

Thurlow  Weeping — Of  stately  proportions 
with  graceful  drooping  branches  and  bright, 
long  glossy  leaves.  The  hardiest  and  best  of 
the  willows. 


TEA'S  WEEPING  MULBERRY 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


Evergreen  Trees 

The  Evergreens  are  among  the  most  valuable  of  our  ornamental  trees.  Their  greatest 
importance  is  perhaps  due  to  the  shades  of  green  they  afford  during  the  bleak  winter  months,  when 
the  deciduoustrees  are  leafless.  They  are  also  very  valuable  as  hedge  windbreaks  and  as  screens 
for  hiding  undesirable  views  for  or  securing  privacy. 


The  NORWAY  SPRUCE  Hedge  is  Attractive  and  Effective 


ARBOR  VITAE  (Thuja) 

American  (T.  Occidentalis) — One  of  the  fine 
hedge  evergreens.  Very  hardy  and  easily 
transplanted.  Grows  rapidly  and  stands 
shearing  well. 

— var.  T.  Aurea — Golden  foliage;  fine  as  an 
ornamental  specimen  or  in  groups. 

— var.  T.  Compacta — Dense  growth  of 

dwarf  habit,  deep  green  and  very  fine  in  group 
plantings.  ‘ 

Globe  headed  (T.  Globosa) — Grows  in  low, 
thick,  globe  form  with  attractive  foliage.  Its 
shape  makes  it  a valuable  variety. 

Hovey’s  Golden  (T.  Hoveyii) — A fine 
American  variety  with  excellent  green  foliage, 
globe  form  and  of  dwarf  growth. 

Pyramidalis — Dark  green,  compact  foliage 
and  remarkable  erect  form;  perfectly  hardy. 

Siberian  (T.  Sibericus) — Exceedingly  hardy, 
and  keeps  its  fine  color  well  during  the  winter. 
Compact  growth,  making  an  excellent  tree  for 
lawn  specimens.  One  of  the  very  best  for 
ornamental  and  hedge  uses. 

Tom  Thumb  (T.  Ellwangeriana) — A dwarf 
variety  of  very  compact  growth,  valuable  for 
small  enclosures  and  low  growing  hedges. 

Vervaene’s  (T.  Vervaeneana) — Dense  grow- 
ing foliage  which  is  variegated  with  yellow, 
pving  the  tree  a light  golden  tinge.  Much  used 
for  h^ges  near  dusty  roads. 


CYPRESS,  JAPAN  (Retinospora) 

Filifera — This  has  slender,  string-like,  droop- 
ing shoots.  Quite  distinct  from  any  other- 
It  makes  a unique  specimen  evergreen. 

Filifera  Aurea — A golden  form  of  the  pre- 
ceding. 

Obtusa — A charming  lawn  tree  of  vigorous 
growth,  assuming  a pyramidal  outline,  yet 
with  a pleasing,  open  habit  and  graceful, 
waving  branches. 

Obtusa  Nana — One  of  the  best  and  hardiest. 
Intensely  dark,  shell-like  leaves;  very  unusual. 
A most  elegant  evergreen  shrub 

Plumosa — More  compact  growing  than 
Filifera,  and  makes  a nice  ornamental  tree- 

Plumosa  Aurea — One  of  the  best  known  and 
most  valued  of  all,  because  of  its  golden  color. 
It  makes  a compact  growth  of  much  beauty, 

Pisifera — Beautiful  tree,  with  delicate 
branches  and  fine,  feathery  foliage. 

Pisifera  Aurea — A fine  p>Tamidal,  bright 
golden  form;  popular  and  graceful. 

Squarrosa — This  valued  sort  has  steel- 
colored  foliage  and  makes  a tufty,  compact 
growth.  It  grows  to  a large  size,  but  by  prun- 
ing can  be  kept  down  to  almost  any  size,  as,, 
in  fact,  can  all  Retinisporas. 


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Nordmann’s  Silver  Fir  (A.  Nordmanniana) 
— Of  symmetrical  form,  vigorous  and  quite 
hardy.  Its  foliage  is  massive,  dark  green, 
shining  above  and  slightly  glaucous  below, 
rendering  it  a very  handsome  tree  throughout 
the  year. 

P.  concolor  (Silver  Fir  of  Colorado) — The 
finest  of  the  Rocky  Mountain  evergreens. 
Tree  of  graceful  habit;  broad,  handsome 
foliage,  bluish  above,  silvery  beneath.  Very 
distinct  and  rare. 

JUNIPER  (Juniperus) 

Hibernica  (Irish  Juniper) — Tree  with  dense 
pillar-like  growth.  Glaucous  green  foliage, 
with  tips  of  branchlets  erect. 

Sabina  (Savin) — A low,  spreading  tree  with 
handsome,  dark  green  foliage;  very  hardy,  and 
suitable  for  lawns  and  cemeteries. 


much  more  expensive  than  seedling  trees.  One 
of  the  most  attractive  conifers  ever  introduced. 
It  holds  its  deep  color  throughout  the  year. 

Norway  (A.  excelsa) — Of  large  and  lofty 
appearance.  Well  adapted  for  large  en- 
closures, and  stands  pruning  well.  It  is 
exceedingly  picturesque  and  beautiful;  very 
popular  and  deservedly  so.  Includes  weeping 
varieties. 

American  White  (A.  alba) — A tall  tree, 
loose,  spreading  branches,  and  foliage  silvery 
gray.  Very  bushy  and  valuable. 

TAXUS,(Yew) 

Cusjndata  (Japan  Yew) — A rare  and  beauti- 
ful low-growing  evergreen.  It  is  hardy  as  an 
oak  and  remains  a deep  green  through  the 
winter,  even  when  exposed  to  sun  and  wind. 


Virginiana  (Red  or  Virginia 
Cedar) — A native  form,  very 
common  in  New  England. 
Tapering,  bright,  rich  green 
foliage.  Bark  on  trunk  and 
branches  reddish  brown. 
Thrives  on  dry  soil. 

PINE  (Pinus) 

Austrian  or  Black  P.  Aus- 
triaca) — A robust  growing  sort. 
Leaves  long,  stiff,  dark  green. 
Makes  a large  spreading  tree. 

Mugho  (Dwarf  Mugho) — An 
upright,  small,  beautiful  pine 
bush. 

Scotch  (P.  sylvestris) — A 
fine  robust,  rapid  growing  tree 
with  stout,  erect  shoots  and 
silvery  green  foliage. 

SPRUCE  (Picea) 

Colorado  Blue  Spruce — A 
beautiful  variety,  the  nearest 
blue  of  any  evergreen;  very 
distinct  in  foliage  and  growth; 
fine,  compact,  habit.  Foliage 
rich  blue  or  sage  color. 

Douglas  Spruce  (A.  Doug- 
lasii) — From  Colorado.  Large 
conical  form;  spreading 
branches;  horizontal:  leaves 
light  green  above  glaucous 
below. 

Hemlock  (A.  Canadensis) — 
Delicate,  dark  colored  foliage, 
and  drooping  branches  Good 
for  lawn,  and  also  makes  a good 
hedge. 

Roster’s  Blue — A selected 
strain  from  the  bluest  tint^^  of 
the  Colorado  Blue.  This  tree  is 
propagated  by  grafting  to  pre- 
serve the  true  tjqje,  making  it 


RETINISPORA  OBTUSA 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


Hardv  Decid 


eciauous 


Skrut 


Ornamental  and  Flowering 


AZALEA 

Amoena — This  little  gem  is  practically  ever 
green.  In  late  Spring  the  plants  are  literally 
smothered  with  masses  of  rosy-crimson 
flowers.  Bushy  plants,  12  to  15  inches  high. 


ALTHEA,  DOUBLE  PlHK 


ALTHEA  OR  ROSE  OF  SHARON  (Hibiscus) 

The  allheas  are  free  growers,  and  not  par- 
ticular as  to  soil.  They  bloom  in  August  and 
September,  when  but  few  oilier  sorts  are  in 
blossom.  They  attain  a height  of  from  six 
to  ten  feet. 

Double  Purple  (11.  Purpurea  tl.  pi.). 

Double  Red  (11.  Rubra  11.  pb). 

Double  Pink. 

Double  White  (Alba) — N'ery  large  and 
double,  with  reddish-puriile  center. 

Variegated  Leaved;  Double  Purple  Flow- 
ered (Flore  Pleno  fob  var.) — A conspicuous 
variety  with  leaves  distinctly  marbed  with 
light  yellow,  and  luiving  double  purple  (lowers; 
showy  and  desirable. 

BARBERRY  (Berberis) 

Thunberg’s  (Berberis  'rimnbergi) — A low, 
dense,  neat  little  shrub,  with  a profusion  of 
white  flowers  in  May.  'I'he.sc  are  followed  by  a 
heavy  crop  of  rich  red  berries  (hat  cling  through 
the  winter.  In  autumn  when  both  leaves  ami 
berries  are  bright  red  it  is  very  showy.  \ alu- 
able  for  ornamental  hedges,  masses,  borders, 
etc. 

BOX  (Biixus) 

The  different  sjiecies  vary  in  si/.e  from  low 
bushes  to  medium-si/.ed  trees.  All  are  l«»ng 
lived,  of  den.se,  compact  growth,  and  have  ilark 
green,  glossy  leaves.  They  are  n.seil  for  group- 
ing, edging  walks,  planting  against  house 
foundations  for  hedges,  and  in  tubs,  for  forma! 
gardens,  terraces  and  iiorches.  Will  grow  in 
sun  or  shade,  but  we  have  found  it  advisable 
to  u.se  some  protection  vluring  very  severe 
winters. 


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CALYCANTHUS  FLORIDUS 
(Or  Sweet  Scented  Shrubs) 

Blooms  in  June  and  at  intervals  through  the 
summer.  Flowers  of  a rare  chocolate  color; 
rich  foliage.  The  wood  and  blossoms  have  a 
peculiarly  agreeable  flavor. 

CLETHRA  ALNIFOLIA 

Sweet  Pepper  Bush — A pretty  little  shrub 
that  blooms  freely  for  several  weeks  in  summer; 
very  fragrant  white  flowers. 

DEUTZIA 

The  Deutzias  are  of  Japanese  origin, 
extremely  hardy,  luxuriant  foliage,  very 
attractive  flowers,  and  fine  habit. 

Crenata — Double  white  flowers  tinged  with 
rose.  Blooms  the  middle  of  June.  5 feet. 

Gracilis — A graceful  and  charming  shrub, 
with  pure  white  flowers.  Blooms  the  middle 
of  June. 

Lemoinei — Flowers  pure  white,  borne  on 
stout  branches  of  upright  growth.  Dwarf  and 
free  flowering. 

Pride  of  Rochester — One  of  the  finest  varie- 
ties. large  double  white  flowers.  It  excels  the 
older  sorts  in  size  of  flowers,  profuseness  of 
bloom  and  vigorous  habit.  Blooms  early  in 
June. 

DOGWOOD  (Cornel  or  Cornus) 

C.  alba — Very  conspicuous  and  ornamental 
in  winter  when  the  bark  is  blood  red. 

var.  Elegantissima  Variegata — One  of  the 
finest  variegated  shrubs;  of  rapid  growth. 
The  leaves  are  broadly  margined  with  white, 
while  some  are  entirely  white. 


DEUTZIA 


var.  Sibirica  (Red  Siberian) — During  the 
winter  the  bark  is  of  a bright  red  color.  The 
foliage  is  beautifully  silvery  margined. 

C.  Mascula  (Cornelian  Cherry) — A small 
tree,  native  of  Europe,  producing  clusters  of 
bright  yellow  flowers  early  in  spring,  before  the 
leaves,  followed  by  red  berries. 

var.  variegata  (Variegated  Cornus) — The 
flowers  are  bright  yellow  and  are  borne  in 
clusters  in  early  spring,  before  the  leaves  ap- 
pear. The  foliage  is  beautifully  variegated 
with  white.  Makes  a small  shrub. 

ELDER  (Sambucus) 

Hardy,  easily  grown  shrubs. 

S.  Canadensis  (Common  Elder)— 
Broad  panicles  of  white  flowers  in 
June;  reddish  purple  berries  in 
autumn. 

var.  aurea  (Golden  Elder) — A hand- 
some variety,  with  golden  yellow  foli- 
age. A valuable  plant  for  shrul  beries. 

var.  laciniata  (Cut-leaved  Elder) — 
One  of  the  best  cut-leaved  shrubs. 


DEUTZIA  GRACILIS 


ELEAGNUS  (Oleaster) 

E.  argentea  (Silver-leaved) — A na- 
tive species  of  erect  growth  and  silvery 
foliage.  Flowers  small,  yellow.  July 
and  August. 

E.  longipes  (Japan  Oleaster) — In 
July  the  plant  is  covered  with  red 
berries.  The  bush  is  highly  ornamen- 
tal, the  leaves  remaining  fresh  till  late 
in  autumn. 


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CATALOG 


EXOCHORDA 

E.  Grandiflora  (Pearl  Bush) — From  North 
China.  A compact,  hardy  bush  10  to  12  feet 
high;  can  be  trimmed  into  any  desired  shape. 
The  flowers  are  borne  in  May  in  slender 
racemes  of  eight  to  ten  florets  each. 

FORSYTHIA 

F.  Fortuneii — Growth  upright,  foliage  deep 
green,  flowers  bright  yellow.  Early  flowering 
shrub.  Very  hardy. 

F.  Viridissimi — An  elegant,  hardy  shrub. 
Bark  and  foliage  a dark  green  color.  Beautiful 
yellow  flowers.  Blooms  in  May  before  the 
leaves  appear. 

Intermedia — This  also  is  an  erect-growing 
shrub,  but  when  full  grown  the  branches 
become  arching  and  it  resembles  Suspensa; 
very  floriferous. 

Suspensa — In  this  variety  we  have  the 
weeping  form  with  long,  pendulous  branches; 
golden-yellow  flowers  early  in  April. 


GOLDEN  ELDER 


Morrowi — One  of  the  handsomest  of  the  bush  honey- 
suckles. Wide  spreading  branches,  bush  6 feet  Flowers 
followed  by  bright  red  fruit  in  August,  persisting  until  late 
in  fall. 


Red  Tartarian  (L.  Tartarica  rubra) — Blooms  in  May. 
Bright  pmk  flowers. 


White  Tartarian  (L.  Tartarica  alba) — Blooms  in  May. 
Flowers  a dull  white  color. 


HYPERICUM  (St.  John’s  Wort) 

Hypericum  (Aureum) — A dense,  globular  shrub  with 
oval,  glossx , foliage  and  myriads  of  bright  golden-yellow 
dowers,  borne  for  a period  of  several  weeks. 


BLOOM  OF  FORSYTHIA 


HONEYSUCKLE 

Fragrant  Upright — desirable  variety,  with  dark  almost 
evergreen  foliage. 

Small,  very  fragrant 
Bowers.  Blooms  in 
May.  valuable 

shrub. 


^FRINGE  (Chionanthus) 

Purple  Fringe,  or  Smoke  Tree  (Rhus  Cotinus) — A ^nall 
tree  or  shrub,  very  much  admired  on  account  of  its  peculiar 
fringe  or  hair-like  flowers,  covering  the  whole  surface  of  the 
bush  in  mid-summer. 

White  (C.  Virginica) — A superb  shrub.  10  to  20  feet. 
Has  a compact,  roundish  form,  large,  glossy  leaves,  and 
drooping  racemes  of  pure  white  flowers.  Blo.ssoms  in  May 
and  June* 

HALESIA  (Silver  Bell) 

Tetraptera — A small  native  tree,  bearing  most  beautiful 
bellshaped  flowers,  similar  to  the  Snowdrop  but  much 
larger.  Blooms  in  May. 


PURPLE  FRINGE 


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ILEX  (HoUy) 

Verticillata  (Black  Alder,  or  Winterberry) — Of  close, 
upright  growth,  with  oval  foliage;  thickly  studded  in 
autumn  and  throughout  the  winter  with  masses  of  most 
brilliant  scarlet  berries. 


RERRIA  (Corchorus.  Globe  Flower) 

Japonica — A beautiful  shrub  of  graceful  open 
habit,  with  slender  green  branches  clothed 
with  pointed  soft  green  foliage  and  thickly 
studded  with  single,  deep  golden-yellow  flowers 
in  early  summer  and  also  borne  at  intervals  in 
smaller  quantities  throughout  the  summer. 

Flore  Pleno — Double  flowering  kerria.  A 
medium  sized  shrub,  with  double  yellow  flow- 
ers. July  to  October. 


LILAC  (Syringa) 

Charles  X — Deep  purplish  lilac  flowers  in 
large  trusses. 

Frau  Bertha  Dammann — This  produces  the 
largest  clusters  of  white  lilacs  of  the  common 
species  known  in  cultivation,  and  also  the 
purest  white. 

Japonica — A species  from  Japan,  becoming  a 
good»  sized  tree.  Foliage  dark  green,  glossy, 
leathery;  flowers  creamy  white,  odorless,  in 
great  panicles.  A month  later  than  other  Lilacs 


JAPAN  SNOWBALL 


Ludwig  Spaeth — Deep  pinplish  red 
flowers  in  dense,  large  panicles.  Best 
of  its  color. 

Madame  Abel  Chatenay  — Large 
panicles;  double  white,  very  fine,  y 

Marie  Legraye — Large  panicles  of 
white  flowers.  Valuable  for  forcing. 
The  finest  white  Lilac. 

Madame  Lemoine — Superb  double 
white. 

President  Grevy  — Elegant,  large, 
dense  trusses  of  double,  deep  blue 
flowers  One  of  the  finest  new  double 
sorts. 

Persica  (Persian  Lilac)  — Small 
foliage  and  bright  purple  flowers. 

Alba  (White  Persian  Lilac) — Delicate 
white  fragrant  flowers,  shaded  with 
purple.  A superb  variety. 

Vu^aris  (Common  Lilac) — Bluish 
purple  flowers.  A standard  variety. 

Alba  (Common  White  Lilac)  — 
Cream  colored  flowers. 


HYDRANGEA 

Arborescens  grandiflora  (Hills  of  Snow) — The  blooms  are 
large,  snow  white  and  foliage  finely  finished.  Hardy. 
Season  from  June  through  August.  Best  Hydrangea. 

Paniculata  Grandiflora — Hardy;  thrives  in  all  soils; 
grows  rapidly  and  blossoms  profusely.  The  flowers  are 
pure  white,  afterwards  changing  to  pink. 


JAPAN  QUINCE  (Pyrus  Japonica) 

C.  Japonica — Very  orrfamental  in  early  spring,  as  its 
bright  scarlet  flowers  completely  cover  the  branches  before 
the  leaves  are  formed.  Makes  a good  hedge. 


LILAC 


FIBFM  

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PRIVET  (Ligirstrum) 

Chinese  Privet  (L.  Ibota) — A valuable 
shrub,  native  of  China  and  Japan. 

Flowers,  large,  Avhite,  very  fragrant,  pro- 
duced in  great  profusion;  leaves  long  and 
shining:  one  of  the  hardiest  of  the  Privets 
and  distinct. 

California  (L.  ovalifolium) — Of  great 
value  as  a hedge,  and  of  such  positive 
beauty  as  to  be  attractive  when  grouped 
with  other  shrubs.  When  planted  singly 
it  forms  a very  compact,  dense,  upright 
shrub,  of  medium  size.  The  leaves  are  so 
glossy  as  to  have  the  appearance  of  having 
been  freshly  varnished.  The  foliage  hangs 
on  until  late  in  the  winter,  making  it 
nearly  evergreen. 

Ligustrum  Amurense  (Amoor  Privet)— 

(B)  A large  shrub  with  upright  branches. 

Leaves  dark  green  and  lustrous,  tardilj' 
deciduous,  or  in  the  South  nearly  ever- 
green. Flowers  white,  in  erect  panicles. 

Splendid  for  hedges.  Very  similar  to  the 
California  Privet,  so  universally  used  for 
hedging  in  the  east,  but  unlike  it  here  in 
that  Amur  is  hardy.  HIGH  BUSH  CRANBERRY 


RHODOTYPUS  (White  KeriaJ 

Kerroides — A choice  and  rare  Japanese 
shrub.  It  is  a slender-branched  bush,  with 
very  pretty,  deeply  v'eined  leaves,  and  pure 
white  dowers,  borne  at  intervals  all 
summer. 


SNOWBALL  (Viburnum) 

Common  (Sterilis) — The  well-known  sort, 
and  a general  favorite  on  account  of  its  large 
clusters  of  white  flowers  in  June. 

High,  or  Bush  Cranberry  (Opulus) — Red 
berries  resembling  cranberries. 


HEDGES  OF  CALIFORNIA  PRIVET 


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Oentatum  (Arrow-Wood) — Glossy,  hand- 
some leaves,  white  flowers,  and  fine,  steel-blue 
berries  in  fall. 

Japan  (Plicatum) — A beautiful  species  from 
Japan,  surpassing  the  Common  Snowball  in 
many  resp>ects,  as  its  habit  is  much  better; 
foliage  handsomer,  flowers  whiter  and  more 
delicate. 

Tomentosum  (Single  Japan  Snowball) — 
Foliage  resembles  the  Japan  Snowball;  flowers 
white,  in  flat  racemes  and  in  great  profusion. 

SPIREA 

Anthony  Waterer — A 
new  dwarf  compact-grow- 
ing shrub.  Blossoms  in 
broad  flat  heads  of  beauti- 
ful deep  red  color.  A per- 
petual bloomer. 

Arguta — One  of  the  fin- 
est of  early  spring  bloom- 
ing shrubs  of  light  open 
habit  of  growth,  with 
small  deep  green  foliage 
of  minute  purest  white 
flowers. 

A urea — The  leaves  are 
bordered  with  golden  yel- 
low. particularly  in  June, 
when  the  branches  are 
covered  with  small  double 
white  flowers.  ‘*^3 

Billardi — Blooms  nearly 
all  summer;  rose  colored; 
fine;  showy. 

Callosa  Rubra — Desir- 
able because  it  blooms 
nearly  all  summer.  The 
flowers  are  rose  colored, 
borne  in  panicles.  A very 
free  grower. 

Dou^as  (S.  Douglassii) — Spikes  of  rose 
colored  flowers  in  July  and  August. 

Golden-Leaved  (opulifolia  aurea) — Variety 
with  golden  yellow  foliage,  and  tinted  flowers 
in  June.  Strong  grower. 

Prunifolia  (Bridal  Wreath) — Beautiful  white 
flowers  double  and  very  profuse.  Blooms  in 
May.  Foliage,  scarlet  in  autumn. 

Reevesi — Narrow,  pointed  leaves.  The 
flowers  are  white,  quite  large,  and  borne  in 
clusters,  entirely  covering  the  whole  plant. 
Blooms  in  June. 

STEPHANANDRA 

Flexuosa — A handsome,  graceful  shrub  with 
spreading,  drooping  branches  and  elegant 
foliage.  Bears  pure  white  flowers  in  June. 
In  Autumn  the  foliage  takes  on  handsome 
pur.pfirfi  coloring. 

STRAWBERRY  OR  SPINDLE  TREE 
(Euonymus) 

A showy  shrub.  Its  chief  beauty  consists 
in  its  red  berries,  hanging  in  graceful  clusters 
from  the  end  of  the  branches  until  midwinter. 


SYRINGA  OR  MOCK  ORANGE 
(Philadelphus) 

Garland  (Ph.  Coronarius) — A well  known 
hardy  shrub.  W hite,  fragrant  flowers.  Blooms 
in  June.  Makes  a large  shrub. 

Golden-Leaved  (Ph.  Foliis  aureis) — A small 
shrub  of  striking  beauty.  The  foliage  is 
golden  yellow,  and  retains  its  lovely  color 
through  the  entire  season.  White  flowers. 
Blooms  in  June.  Very  hardy. 

Large-Flowered  (Grandiflorus) — A desirable 
sort. 


Thunbergs’  (Thunbergii)  — A Japanese 
species  of  small  size,  with  narrow  linear  leaves 
and  small  white  flowers;  one  of  the  best. 

Van  Houttei — The  finest  of  all  Spiraeas,  a 
most  charming  and  beautiful  shrub;  having 
pure  white  flow’ers  in  clusters.  Extraordinarily 
profuse  in  bloom,  and  the  plant  is  a vigorous 
grower  and  very  hardy. 

SUMAC  (Rhus) 

Copallina  (Shining  Sumach) — Foliage  a 
lustrous  green  in  Summer,  changing  to  a 
rich  crimson  in  the  Autumn.  Greenish 
yellow  flowers  in  August. 

Fern-Leaved  (Laoiniata) — A hardy  plant 
with  beautiful  fern  like  leaves,  milky  white  on 
under  side,  changing  to  a brilliant  scarlet  in 
autumn. 

Staghorn  (R.  typhina) — A large  shrub  or 
tree,  brilliant  foliage  and  scarlet  fruit  in 
autumn. 


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CATALOG 


SYMPHORICARPUS 
St.  Peter’s  Wort  or  Waxberry) 

Racemosus  (Snowberry) — A well  known 
shrub  with  small,  pink  flowers  and  large,  white 
berries  that  hang  on  the  plant  through  part  of 
the  winter. 

Vulgaris — Red  fruited  or  Indian  currant. 
A shrub  of  very  pretty  habit.  Foliage, 
flowers  and  fruit  small;  fruit  purple  and  hangs 
all  winter. 

TAMARIX 

Of  great  value  for  planting  by  the  seaside 

African  (Africana) — Thrives  in  any  soil. 
The  foliage  is  handsome.  The  flowers  are 
small,  borne  in  spikes  in  May.  Its  habits  are 
upright. 

Chinensis — A vigorous  upright  grower, 
delicate  light  green  foliage,  flowers  rose 
colored,  in  September. 


WEIGELLIA  (Diervilla 

Of  Japanese  origin,  producing  in  June  and 
July  superb  large  trumpet  shaped  flowers,  of 
various  colors. 

Candida  (white) — It  is  of  vigorous  habit,  an 
erect  grower  becoming  in  time  a large-sized 
shrub;  flowers  pure  white  and  produced  in 
great  profusion  in  June;  plants  continue  to 
bloom  during  summer. 

Rosea — The  best  known  sort.  From  China. 
Rose  colored,  trumpet-shaped  flowers.  Blooms 
in  June.  4 to  6 feet. 

Variegated-Leaved  (Foliis  variegatis) — 
Leaves  bordered  with  yellowish  white,  making 
the  bush  very  conspicuous  the  entire  season. 
Pink  flowers  blooming  in  June. 

Eva  Rathka — Vigorous  growing,  and  erect  in 
form.  The  bright  carmine  flowers  are  the  best 
of  the  red  flowering  kinds. 

Floribunda — Of  erect  habit.  Dark  reddish 
purple  bloom.  A compact  slender  grower. 


Climbing  and  Xrailing  Vines 


Ornamentals  of  this  class  are 
so  hardy,  so  easily  grown,  and 
so  beautiful,  that  they  deserve 
great  attention. 

AKEBIA 

Canadensis  Quinata — A sin- 
gular Japanese  climbing  shrub, 
with  fine  foliage,  purple  flowers 
and  ornamenlal  fruit. 

ARISTOLOCHTA 
(Dutchman’s  Pipe) 

Sipho — A rapid  growing  vine 
with  magnificent  foliage,  ten  to 
twelve  inches  in  diameter,  and 
curious  pipe-shaped,  yellowish- 
brown  flowers. 

BIGNONIA  (Trumpet  Flower) 

Radicans — A vigorous  and 
hardy  climber,  with  clusters  of 
scarlet,  trumpet-shaped  flowers 
im  August: 

Grandiflora  (New) — Leaves 
thick  and  shining,  and  immense 
blossoms  of  gorgeous  crimson 
and  yellow 


ARISTOLOCHIA 


CELASTRUS 

Scan  dens  (Bitter  Sweet) — One  of  our 
native  climbing  plants  of  rapid  growth,  with 
attracti  ve  light  green  foliage  and  yellow  flowers 
during  June,  which  are  followed  in  the  Autumn 
with  bright  orange  fruit. 


CINNAMON  VINE 
(Dioscorea) 

D.  divaricata  (Chinese  Potato  or  Yam) — 
Very  tall  climber,  roots  very  deep.  A tropical 
plant  but  hardy  here. 


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CLEMATIS 

The  finer  varieties  of  clematis 
are  today  the  most  showy  and 
effective  of  all  the  hardy  flower- 
ing climbing  vines  known,  so  far 
as  richness  of  color  and  elegance 
of  form  of  the  flower  is  concerned. 

They  are  peculiarly  adapted  for 
covering  pillars,  trellises,  walls, 
fences  rocks,  etc.,  their  exceed- 
ingly rapid  growth  rendering 
them  especially  valuable  for  hid- 
ing from  view  any  unsightly  ob- 
ject. They  are  equally  efficient 
when  used  as  a bedding  plant, 
covering  a bed  very  quickly  if 
pegged  down  occasionally. 

C«  coccinea — A bell  shaped 
heavy  petaled  flower,  borne  in 
profusion  for  a long  season,  color 
bright  scarlet. 

C.  Duchess  of  Edinburgh — 

The  best  of  the  double  pure 
whites.  Deliciously  scented. 

CLEMATIS  JACKMANNI  CLEMATIS  PANICULATA 


C.  Cnspa — Flowers  blue,  with  center  of  petals  an  opaque  white  ;7fragrant. 

C.  Henryir^Fine  bloomer;  flowers  large,  of  a beautiful  creamy  white,  consisting  generally  of 
from  six  to  eight  sepals.  June  to  October. 

C.  Jackmannii — One  of  the  most  popular  varieties.  It  is  a strong  grower  and  produces  a mass  of 
intense  violet  purple  flowers  from  June  to  October. 

C.  Madame  Eduard  Andre — Flowers  large,  of  a beautiful  bright  velvety^red,  very  free  flower- 
ing and  continuous  bloomer. 

C.  Paniculata — From  Japan.  A luxuriant  grower,  profuse  bloomer  with  fine  foliage.  Flowers 
of  medium  size  and  fragrant,  produced  in 


the  greatest  profusion  in  late  summer. 

C.  Ramona — A strong,  rampant  grower, 
and  very  hardy.  It  is  a free  and  perpetual 
blooming  variety;  the  color  of  the  flower  is  a 
deep  sky  blue,  and  larger  than  any  variety. 

EUONYMOUS 

E.  Marginata  alba  (Variegated  Leaved 
Euonymous) — Silver  striped  and  edged  with 
silver;  a beautiful  evergreen  plant;  slow 
grower;  valuable  for  edging  borders. 

E.  Radicans. — Foliage  green,  edged  with 
silver  More  hardy ^than  the  preceding. 

HONEYSUCKLE  (Lonicera) 

Chinese  Twining  (L.  Japonica) — A wel- 
known  vine  holding  its  foliage  nearly  all 
winter.  Blooms  in  July  and  September  and 
is  very  sweet. 

Hall’s  Japan  (Halleana)  — An  almost 
evergreen  variety,  with  pure  white  flowers, 
changing  to  yellow:  very  fragrant  and  a vigor- 
ous grower.  Covered  with  flowers  from  July 
to  December. 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


CLIMBING  VINES— Continued 


Monthly  Fragrant  (IJelgioa) 
Flowers  red  and  pale  yellow; 
sweet  scented;  blooms  through 
the  summer. 

Scarlet  Trumpet  Monthly 

(Sempervirens) — Fdowers  deej) 
red,  trumpet  shaped,  flowers  all 
Summer. 


IVY  (Hedera) 


MATRIMONY  VINE 
(Lyclum  Sinensis) 

A vigorous  climber,  covered  with  bright 
purple,  star  shaped  flowers,  succeeded  by 
brilliant  scarlet  berries.  Flowers  and  fruit 
continue  forming  throughout  summer.  Of  the 
easiest  culture,  thrives  everywhere  and  in  any 
soil. 

TRUMPET  VINE  (Radicans) 

A splendid  climber,  vigorous  and  hardy,  with 
clusters  of  large,  trumpet  shaped  scarlet 
flowers  in  August. 


American  Ivy,  or  Virginia 
Creeper  (A.  quinquefolia) — 
Also  called  Woodbine.  A very 
rapid  grower,  having  beautiful, 
dark  green  foliage;  assumes 
rich  crimson  hues  in  autumn. 


Englemanni — Very  similar 
to  Quinquefolia,  clings  closely 
to  its  support,  and  is  a valua- 
ble vine  for  covering  walls  and 
trellises. 


English  (H.  Helix) — A well 
known  old  and  popular  sort. 


CHINESE  PURPLE  WISTARIA 


WISTARIA 

Chinese  Purple  (W.  sinensis) — One  of  the 
most  elegant  of  climbing  vines  and  a rapid 
grower.  Bears  long  clusters  of  pale  blue  flowers 
in  May  and  June,  and  also  in  September. 
Extremely  hardy. 

Chinese  White  (W.  var.  c.  alba) — Habit  of 
growth  similar  to  Chinese  Purple,  but  the 
flowers  are  somewhat  smaller  and  pure  white. 
Blooms  in  June  and  September. 


Veitchii,  or  Boston  Ivy^ — 
Leaves  overlapping  each  other 
they  form  a dense  sheet  of 
green.  The  plant  requires  a 
little  protection  the  first  winter 
until  it  is  established,  but  after 


that  it  may 


MATRIMONY  VINE 

be  safely  left  to  care  for  itself.  It  grows  rapidly 
and  clings  to  the  surface  of  even  a painted  brick, 
wall  with  great  tenacity.  The  foliage  changes 
to  crimson  scarlet  in  autumn. 


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H arJy  Herbaceous  Perennials 


These  are  plants  which  may  be  left  permanently  in  the  open  grouni.  Tlieir  foliage  dies  down 
each  fall,  and  the  roots  send  out  new  growth  each  spring. 

With  an  assortment  of  these  plants,  it  is  very  simple  and  easy  to  secure  a beautiful  collection 
of  flowers,  varying  in  color  and  season  of  bloom  to  suit  the  fancy  of  the  gardener.The  Perennials 
ofifered  here  may  be  planted  either  fall  or  spring. 


ADAM’S  NEEDLE  (Yucca) 
Filamentosa — Of  tropical  appearance  with 
large  sword-like  foliage  and  upright  branched 
spikes  of  fragrant  creamy-white  flowers.  4 to 
feet.  June  and  July. 


ADAM’S  NEEDLE 


ACHILLEA  (Yarrow) 

Achillea  millefolium  rubrum — A garden 
form  of  the  “white  Yarrow”  so  common  along 
the  roadsides.  Deep  rose;  flowers  freely. 

A.  Ptarmica  plena — “The  Pearl.”  Pure 
white  double,  particularly  good  for  cutting. 

A.  tomentosa — A golden  species,  very 
different  from  all  the  preceding,  growing  in 
tufts  and  covering  the  ground  with  a carpet 
of  green.  2 feet.  June  to  September. 


ACONITUM  (Monkshood) 

Aconitum  Napellus — A stately  plant  so  often 
seen  in  old  fashioned  gardens.  Large  dark 
purple  flowers.  September  and  October. 

Aconitum  Autumnale — A tall  plant.  With 
spikes  of  showy,  blue,  helmet  shaped  flowers. 
3 to  4 feet.  August,  September. 

ANEMONE  (Wildflower) 

The  Japanese  Anemones  are  undoubtedly 
the  best  of  their  kind,  and  well  worth  special 
attention.  They  bloom  in  late  fall  when 
flowers  are  becoming  scarce,  and  are  very  fine 
for  cutting. 

Anemone  Japonica — There  are  a number  of 
forms  and  colors  of  the  .Tapanese  anemones 
all  of  which  are  particularly  fine.  We  list  the 
following  as  being  the  best  of  the  class. 

A.  Japonica  alba — Large  white  flowers. 

A.  Japonica  brilliant — Beautiful  shade  of 
dark  red. 

A.  Japonica,  Queen  Charlotte — Beautiful 
new  variety,  with  large,  semi-double  flowers  of 
exquisite  pink. 

ANTHEMIS  (Marguerite) 

Tinctoria — A profuse  bloomer  and  very 
showy.  Lemon-yellow  color.  A good  border 
plant.  2 feet.  June  to  September. 

Tinctoria  Alba — One  of  the  most  satisfactory 
Creamy  white  flowers.  2 feet.  June  to  Octo- 
ber. 

Kelwayi — Flowers  very  deep  yellow,  fine  for 
cutting.  2 feet.  June,  October. 


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GENERAL  CATALOG 


AQUILEGIA  (Columbine) 

The  Columbines  have  an  established  place  in 
all  old  fashioned  gardens.  Their  curious  forms 
and  many  pleasing  shades  of  color,  and  the 
readiness  with  which  they  adapt  themselves 
to  all  localities  have  made  them  prime  favorites. 

A.  Alpina — In  many  shades  of  blue  and 
purple.  June. 

A.  Canadensis — Scarlet.  May  and  June. 
1 ft.  A pretty  flower  for  rockwork  and 
partially  shaded  places. 

A.  Vulgaris — Common  garden  Columbine, 
in  all  shades  of  blue  and  purple. 

ASTER  (Michaelmas  Daisy  or  Starwort) 

In  the  fall  of  the  year,  they  make  a grand 
sight  when  planted  in  masses,  and  if  the  right 
selection  be  planted,  will  keep  the  garden  gay 
from  June  until  frost. 

A.  Amethystinus — One  of  the  most  showy. 
Large,  pale  blue  flowers.  September. 

A.  Chapmani — White. 

A.  Incisus — Light  blue.  July  and  August 

A.  Tataricus — Has  a stem  6 to  8 ft.  high, 
with  a huge  panicle  of  light  purple  flowers,  in 
the  fall,  after  almost  all  other  flowers  are  over. 

BUTTERFLY  BUSH  (Buddleya) 

Veitchii^ — Long  graceful  stems  bearing  beauti- 
ful lilac  colored  clusters  of  miniature  flowers. 
4 to  5 feet.  Jul\  to  frost. 


BLOOM  OF  BUTTERFLY  BUSH 

CAMPANULA  (Bellflower  or  Bluebells) 

C.  glomerata — Blossoms  borne  in  clusters  on 
long  stems.  June.  Blue,  .l^^ft. 

C.  medium — The  well  knowii  Canterbury 
Bell.  Flowers  large.  Blue  and  white.  2 ft. 
June. 


BLEEDING  HEART 


C.  persicifolia  alba — White  flowers  of  im- 
mense .size.  2 feet.  June,  July. 

C.  rotundifolia  (the  Scotch  Harebell) — A 
pretty  plant,  well  deserving  of  its  popularity. 
1 foot.  June,  August. 

CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

Our  collection  of  hardy  chiy.santhemums 
is  of  the  finest,  the  following  being  a choire 
selection  of  the  best  in  size  and  color. 

Autumn  Beauty — Golden  brown 

Eva — Clear  pink. 

Favorite — Bright  pink. 

Gold  Queen — Clear  yellow. 

India — Indian  Red. 

Klondike — Deep  brilliant  yellow. 

Minta — -Light  pink. 

Queen  of  Whites — Creamy  whit<‘. 

Rosea — Bright  red. 

Snowclad — Pure  white. 

CONVALLARIA  (Lily-of-the-Valley) 

There  is  a corner  in  every  garden  where  a 
few  of  these  old  favorites  should  be  planted. 
Our  stock  is  well  established  and  will  give 
good  satisfaction. 

Convallaria  majalis — The  well  known  Lily 
of  the  Valley. 

DAISY  SHASTA  (Alaska) 

A wonderful  plant  of  the  Dai.sy  family, 
producing  an  abundance  of  beautiful  white 
flowers.  From  two  to  five  hundred  blossoms 
in  the  season  is  the  remarkable  record. 

DELPHINIUM  (Hardy  Larkspur) 

The  following  list  of  Delphiniums  eomprisea 
the  best  in  general  cultivation.  They  bloona 
from  June  to  August. 

D.  Azureum — A beautiful  azure  blue,  vary- 
ing to  white. 


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DELPHINIUM  (Cont,) 

Belladonna — E verblooming;  skyblue  color; 
dwarf  growing;  flowers  till  frost.  2 feet. 

Chinense — Low  growing,  with  gentian-blue 
flowers. 

Formosum — Dark  blue  with  white  center; 
very  hardy  and  free  flowering, 

Gold  Medal — Strong  vigorous  habit  with 
flowers  on  spikes  two  feet  long  or  more  Flow- 
ers light  shades  of  blue. 

DIANTHUS  (Pinks) 

D.  Barbatus — The  well-known  Sweet  Will- 
iam, in  many  colors.  Blooms  continuously  all 
summer,  and  is  one  of  the  easiest  to  cultivate. 

D.  Heddewigi — Among  the  most  beautiful 
of  the  hardy  pinks.  Flowers  of  all  colors  and 
many  peculiar  markings. 

D.  Chinensis — Beautiful  single  and  double 
flowers  of  many  colors  and  markings. 

DICENTRA  (Bleeding  Heart) 

D.  Spectabilis — A pleasing  and  well-known 
plant.  It  can  hardly  be  surpassed  for  cutting 
for  vases.  Pink.  Early  spring. 

DIGITALIS  (Foxglove) 

The  Digitalis  likes  a little  shade  or  a cool, 
somewhat  moist  place,  though  doing  well  under 
generally  fair  conditions. 

D,  grandiflora — Yellow  flowers;  quite  rare. 
June  and  July. 

D.  purpurea — Flowers  purple  and  white. 
May  and  June. 

D.  lanata — Small  flowers,  creamy  yellow 
varying  to  white  and  pale  lilac;  racemes  long 
and  dense. 

FUNKIA  (Day  Lily) 

The  day  lilies  are  very  attractive,  both  in 
flowers  and  foliage,  and  thrive  well  in  damj 
and  partially  shaded  places,  although  they  will 
grow  in  almost  any  locality. 

F.  Japonica  (subcordata,  oralba) — Pale  green 
foliage  and  large,  fragrant,  pure  white,  wax-like 
flowers.  One  of  the  best.  September. 

F.  Lancifolia — Dark,  shining  green,  narrow 
foliage  and  blue  flowers.  August. 

GAILLARDIA  (Blanket  Flower) 

No  plant  in  the  hardy  garden  gives  more 
satisfaction  than  the  Gaillardia.  It  flower> 
in  great  profu.sion  nearly  all  summer  lonj; 
The  long,  dry  spells  aflPect  it  very  little,  an< 
except  in  very  w'et  places,  it  will  grow  anywhere 

Gaillardl  arista — Newest  hybrids,  very  larg' 
and  fine.  Crimson,  yellow  and  brown  an 
the  prevailing  colors.  Its  value  is  heightened 


by  removing  the  old  flower-heads,  thereby 
lengthening  the  blooming  period. 

G.  Maxima  grandiflora — Extremely  large 
flowers  of  bright  golden  yellow.  In  bloom 
constantly  from  early  summer  to  frost. 

HEMEROCALLIS  (Yellow  Day  Lily) 

The  Hemerocallis,  or  bronze  and  yellow  day 
lillies  are  among  the  most  popular  of  hardy 
plants.  All  are  robust  growers  and  satis- 
factory in  every  way. 

H.  flava — Lemon-yellow.  Very  fragrant 
and  one  of  the  best.  June. 

’ H.  fulva — The  old-fashioned  bronze  day  lily 
August. 

HOLLYHOCK  (Althea  Rosea) 

The  stately  hollyhock  is  more  popular  than 
ever,  although  it  is  perhaps  one  of  the  oldest 
of  garden  plants.  The  doubles  are  in  six 
colors,  the  very  best  strains  of  white,  red, 
yellow,  maroon,  salmon  and  pink ; singles 
mixed. 

IRIS 

Beautiful  flowering,  hardy  bulbous  plants 
which  bloom  early  in  the  spring. 

Aurea — Solid,  bright  yellow;  very  fine. 

Madame  Chereau — White,  elegantly  frilled 
with  violet.  One  of  the  best.  Very  effective 
for  edging. 

Pallida  Prosperden — Light  and  deep  lilac. 

Queen  of  May — Light  lilac,  blending  to 
white. 

MYOSOTIS  (Forget-me-not) 

Myosotis  palustris — The  old  fashioned  for- 
get-me-not.  Dainty  blue. 


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C A T A L 0 G 


IRIS 


OENOTHERA  (Evening  Primrose) 

Oenothera  Missouriensis  (macrocarpa) — 
Lemon  yellow;  very  large  flowers  and  curious 
fruit. 

M.  speciosa — Large  white  flowers.  A grand 
species  of  exceptional  merit. 

M.  Youngii — Pale  yellow. 

PAEONIES  (Herbaceous) 

It  is  surprising  that  so  noble  a flower, 
almost  rivaling  the  Rose  in  brilliancy  of  color 
and  perfection  of  bloom,  should  be  so  neglected. 
Amateurs  seern  to  have  lost  sight  of  the  many 
improved  varieties  introduced  within  the  last 
few  years,  and  our  finest  gardens,  perfect  in 
other  respects,  are  singularly  deficient  in  speci- 
mens of  the  newer  kinds.  They  blossom 
early  in  June.  Our  collection  has  been  made 
with  gr^at  care  and  includes  the  best  and 
most  distinct  varieties. 

Alba  Superba — White,  large  and  full, 
touched  with  carmine. 

Baron  Rothschild — Outside  petals  rose,  sal- 
mon center,  sweet,  distinct. 

Caroline  Mather — Purple  crimson,  very 
large,  double  and  very  dark. 

Couronne  d’Or — Snowy  white  with  crimson 
blotches  in  center. 


Duchess  de  Nemours — Pure  white  Crown, 
sulphur  white  collar.  Fragrant,  early. 

Duke  of  Wellington — White  sulphur  center. 

Edulis  Superba — Soft  pink,  profuse,  early. 

Elegans — Dark  pink,  salmon  center,  loose 
fine,  very  fragrant. 

Festiva — White,  outside  petals  shell  pink. 

Festiva  Maxima — Creamy  white  with  small 
center  of  carmine;  round,  early,  sweet. 

Francois  Ortegat — Purplish  crimson  with 
brilliant  golden  yellow  antlers. 

Humei — Large,  full  rose  color  flowers;  late, 
one  of  the  best. 

La  France — Pink  outside  petals  with  yellow- 
ish center.  Very  fine. 

La  Sublime — Crimson,  fragrant,  very  fine 
full  flowers. 

Louis  Van  Houtte — A fine  dark  cherry  red; 
very  double. 

Mme.  Crousse — One  of  the  best  whites. 

OfiScinalis  Rubra — Crimson,  large,  very 
early. 

Rosea  Grandiflora — Rosy  crimson,  very 
double,  early. 

Triumph  du  Nord  — Violet  rose,  lilac  shade. 

Queen  Victoria  (Whitleyii) — Pure  white,  one 
of  the  best  standard  varieties  for  cut  flowers. 

Victor  Lemans — Rosy  outside,  white  center, 
spotted  with  carmine. 

PAPAVER  (Poppy) 

Papaver  bracteatum — Crimson  scarlet,  with 
black  spots. 

P.  nudicaule  (Iceland  Poppy) — Dwarf  form; 
bright  yellow  flowers. 

P.  orientate — Large,  bright  crimson.  June. 


PHLOX 

It  is  no  exaggeration  to  say  that  the  peren- 
nial phlox  are  among  the  best  and  most  popular 
garden  plants.  For  producing  a grand  show  of 
color  thay  have  no  equal;  they  produce  a fine 
effect  when  grouped  with  other  plants  in  the 
hardy  border,  furnishing  brightness  after  the 
shrubs  are  done  blooming. 

Another  good  quality  is  it  begins  to  blossom 
in  early  summer  and  continues  until  late  in  the 
fall. 

Amazon — Large  pure  white  flowers. 

Boule  de  Feu — Brilliant  scarlet;  dwarf. 

Flambeau — Bright  orange  red,  dark  center. 

Fraulein  G.  Von  Lassburg— Pure  white. 

Isabey — Beautiful  salmon  pink. 


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L’Esperance  Lavender  pink,  white  center. 

Pantheon — Large  salmon  pink  flowers 

Pecheur  d’Island  Pure  white,  large,  early. 

R.  P.  Struthers — Brilliant  red. 

Richard  Wallace — White,  violet  center. 

Sunset — Dark  rosy-pink. 

Wm.  Rohinson — Salmon  rose,  pink  center. 

PLATYCODON  (Chinese  Bellflower) 

Handsome  flowers,  with  a flowering  sea- 
son lasting  from  June  to  October.  The  pre- 
vailing color  is  blue,  but  they  often  come 
white  or  variegated. 

Platycodon  grandiflorum — The  tallest, 
growing  2 feet  high. 

P.  Japonicum — More  bushy,  with  larger 
flowers. 

RIIDBECKIA  (Cone-flower) 

The  Rudbeckias  do  much  to  keep  the  gar- 
den bright  during  the  hot  days  of  summer. 
All  are  of  a rich  yellow  color,  and,  with  one 
exception,  have  cone-shaped,  brown  centers. 

Rudbeckia  fulgida  hirta  and  speciosa  are 
kinds  known  as  Black-eyed  Susans,  differing 
only  in  habit.  They  produce  sheets  of  gold- 
en bloom  in  July  and  August. 

R.  lanciniata  (Golden  Glow) — The  double 
yellow,  dahlia-like  flowers  borne  on  stems 
6 to  8 feet  high,  in  great  profusion,  makes  it 
a very  conspicuous  object  during  August. 

R.  Maxima — Very  distinct  and  striking, 
having  large,  glaucous  green  leaves,  and 


sending  up  flower-stems  5 feet  high,  each 
stem  bearing  from  one  to  four  flowers 


SOLIDAGO  (Goldenrod) 

Although  these  are  so  common,  thej’ 
make  very  pleasing  subjects  to  plant  along 
shrubbery  borders. 

Solidago  caesia — One  of  the  finest  of  the 
goldenrods. 


STOKESIA 

Stokesia  cyanea — A very  pleasing  flower, 
very  much  like  the  China  Aster.  Blue. 
July  to  September. 

TRITOMA  (Red-hot-Poker  Plant) 

Has  sword-like  leaves  and  dense  spikes  of 
fiery  red  flowers,  borne  on  a stiff  stem,  3 to  4 
feet  high.  Needs  protection  in  winter. 

Triioma  uvaria  gravidiflora — Vermillion- 
scarlet  flowers  changing  to  orange.  July 
and  August. 

TROLLIUS  (Globe  Flower) 

The  Trollius,  or  Globe  flowers,  are  very 
attractive,  and  much  resemble  large  butter- 
cups. 

Trollius  Europaeus — Yellow.  Large. 
May  and  June. 


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C A T A L 0 G 


Hardy  R ose  Buskes 


Cultural 


Roses  succeed  best  in  a deep,  rich,  clay  loam 
soil.  In  making  a rose  bed,  prepare  the  soil  as 
follows:  If  in  the  lawn,  and  the  ground  is 
sodded  over,  remove  the  sod,  if  the  ground  is  a 
stiff  clay,  to  the  depth  of  four  inches,  spade  up 
the  ground  to  the  depth  of  15  inches  thoroughly 
then  prepare  a compost  as  follows;  Two  parts 
of  leaf  mold,  one  part  sandy  soil,  or  leached 
ashes,  one  part  good,  well-rotted  cow  manure. 

Mix  these  thoroughly  together  and  place  six 
inches  deep  of  this  mixture  on  top  of  the  bed 
Spade  it  in  thoroughly,  mixing  into  the  ground. 

If  the  gr-^und  is  sandy  use  the  same  amount  of 
clay  loam  and  cow  manure.  If  it  is  a clay 
loam  use  leaf  mold  two  parts,  and  cow  manure 
one  part,  and  proceed  the  same  as  above;  if  it 
is  a muck  and  the  ground  is  well  drained,  use  a 
liberal  amount  of  well-rotted  cow  or  horse 
manure.  The  manure  must  be  well  rotted  and 
mixed  thoroughly  through  the  soil. 

How  to  Plant — Place  new  stock  in  soft  water 
twenty-four  hours  before  setting;  prune  off  all 
the  broken  roots.  Plant  23^  feet  apart.  If 
set  in  rose  beds  2 feet;  in  hedge,  if  set  two  rows 
side  by  side,  2}^  by  feet.  When  setting  be 
careful  to  straighten  out  the  roots  and  press  the 
dirt  well  around  them  with  foot  or  hands.  Set 
them  as  deep  as  they  grow  in  the  nursery. 

Yon  can  tell  by  the  dark  earth-line  on  the  rose 

stalk.  Budded  roses  should  be  set  with  the  bud  4 inches  under  the  ground.  After  setting,  cut 
the  tops  off  the  weak  plants  6 inches  from  the  ground,  and  the  strong  plants  8 inches,  either  fall  or 
spring  setting.  If  it  is  in  the  spring  cover  the  top  of  the  bed  13^  inches  deep  with  good  rotted 
manure.  If  it  is  a fall  set,  after  cutting  the  tops  off,  hoe  the  dirt  up  around  the  stalk  three  or  four 
inches,  and  before  cold  weather  sets  in,  or  about  the  time,  hoe  the  dirt  around  them  clear  up  to  the 
top,  and  press  around  the  plants,  then  cover  three  or  four  inches  deep  with  good  horse  manure  from 
the  stable,  which  should  have  plenty  of  straw  in  it;  leave  this  on  all  winter.  When  spring  comes 
in  March  or  April,  owing  to  the  earliness  of  the  spring,  remove  all  the  manure  and  level  up  yoiff 
bed;  put  two  inches  of  this  manure  on  top  of  your  rose  bed,  shaking  out  all  the  straw;  dig  this 
into  the  ground  with  manure  fork. 


ANNE  DIESBACH 


HYBRID  PERPETUAL  VARIETIES 


Alfred  Colomh — Bright  carmine  red;  clear 
color,  latge,  deeply  built  form;  exceedingly 
fine. 

American  Beauty — The  flowers  are  a deep 
crimson  color,  of  very  large  size,  and  the  most 
fragrant  of  its  class.  It  is  a continuous  bloom- 
er. Should  be  protected  in  winter. 

Anne  de  Diesbach — Brilliant,  crimson, 
sometimes  shaded  with  bright  maroon.  A 
superb  garden  sort;  fragrant;  one  of  the  hard- 
iest and  best. 


Baronne  de  Bonstetten — Rich,  dark  red, 
passing  to  velvety  maroon,  highly  fragrant. 
Very  double. 

Baroness  Rothschild — Light  pink,  cupped 
form,  very  symmetrical,  without  fragrance, 
very  beautiful.  A moderate  grower  only. 

Coquette  des  Alpes — Stronger  in  growth 
and  larger  in  flower  than  any  of  the  other 
Hybrid  Noiesttes.  The  blooms  are  of  medium 
size,  white  slightly  tinted  with  rose  on  the  edge 
of  the  petals. 


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Captain  Hayward — Bright  crimson  carmine,  an  entirely 
distinct  shade  of  color.  Flowers  of  perfect  form,  and  very 
sweet. 


Clio — The  flower  is  perfection  in  form,  with  fine  broad 
petals;  color  delicate  satiny  blush,  with  a light  shading 
of  rosy-pink  at  the  center. 


Eugenie  Verdier — Beautiful  silvery  pink,  tinged  with 
fawn;  large,  full,  finely  formed;  exquisite  buds. 


Fisher  Holmes — Deep,  glowing  crimson;  large,  moder- 
ately full,  and  of  fine  imbricated  form.  A superb  rose. 


Francois  Level — Cherry  red;  medium  size,  well-formed; 
very  free  bloomer. 


General  Jacqueminot — Brilliant  crimson,  large  and  very 
tine,  one  of  the  handsomest  and  most  showy  roses  of  this 
color.  Beautiful  in  the  bud;  semi-double  when  full  blown. 
Of  fine  growth  free;  a universal  favorite. 


Harrison’s  Yellow  (Austrian) — Bright  yellow. 


Hugh  Dickson  (New) — Intense  brilliant  erimson  shaded 
scarlet,  with  large,  smooth  petals,  slightly  cupped.  Vigor- 
ous growth. 


John  Hopper — Rose,  with  rosy  crimson  center;  splendid 
form.  Standard  sort. 


Jules  Margottin — Light,  brilliant  crimson;  large,  full 
and  beautiful. 


Lady  Helen  Stewart — Bright  crimson  scarlet;  large,  full 
and  of  perfect  form,  produced  on  long,  stiff  stems,  highly 
perfumed. 


La  Fpnce — Deli-  GENERAL  JACQUEMINOT 

cate  silvery  rose; 
very  large  and  full 

an  almost  constant  bloomer;  a moderate  grower;  semi- 
hardy. 

Louis  Van  Houtte — Beautiful  maroon;  medium  size; 
full  of  fine  shape;  deliciously  perfumed. 


Madam  Caroline  Testout — Silvery  rose,  flowers  large, 
double. 


Madame  Gabriel  Luizet — A magnificent  pink  rose;  very 
large,  and  possesses  a pleasing  fragrance.  Known  as 
Hardy  LaFrance  which  it  resembles. 


Madame  Plantier  (Hybrid  China) — Pure  white,  above 
medium  size.  One  of  the  best  white  roses  for  hedges  and 
for  massing  in  groups. 


FRAU  KARL 


Frau  Karl  Drusckhi — This  new  hardy  Rose  is  of  recent 
origin,  and  has  won  many  piizes  and  made  many  friends. 
It  is  unquestionably  the  ideal  hardy  white  rose.  Its  flow- 
ers, which  are  very  large,  are  perfect  in  form  and  snow- 
white  in  color,  with 
large  shell -shaped 
petals,  forming  a 
beautiful  flower. 


Mabel  Morrison — White,  sometimes  tinged  with  blush; 
in  the  Autumn  the  edges  of  the  petals  are  often  pink. 


M.  P.  WILDER 


Magna  Charta — Bright,  pink,  suffused,  with  carmine; 
very  large,  full  and  fragrant  with  magnificent  foliage.  A 
free  bloomer. 


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CATALOG 


Marchioness  of  Londonderry — A new  white 
rose.  Flowers  of  great  size,  perfectly  formed 
on  stout  stems.  Color  ivory  white;  free 
blooming;  perfumed. 

Margaret  Dickson — Of  magnificent  form; 
white,  with  pale  flesh  center;  petals  very 
large,  shell  shaped,  and  of  great  substance; 
fragrant,  a fine  variety;  foliage  very  large, 
dark  green. 


Marshall  P.  Wilder — Cherry  carmine;  corK 
tinues  in  bloom  long  after  other  varieties  are  out 
of  flower;  the  finest  H.  P.  rose  yet  produced. 

Mrs.  John  Laing — Soft  pink;  large  and  of 
fine  form,  produced  on  strong  stems;  exceed- 
ingly fragrant;  one  of  the  most  valuable 
varieties  for  forcing,  and  flowers  continuously 
in  the  open  ground.  The  most  beautiful  rose 
of  recent  introduction. 


MADAM  GABRIEL  LUIZET 


Paul  Neyron — Deep  rose  color;  good  foliage; 
by  far  the  largest-variety  in  cultivation. 

Persian  Yellow  (Austrian) — Deep  golden 
yellow;  double  and  fine. 

Pierre  Netting — Deep  velvety  crimson.  A 
beautiful  globular-shaped  flower,  distinct  and 
fine. 

Prince  Camille  de  Rohan — Deep  velvety 
ca'imson;  large,  moderately  full.  A splendid 
rose. 


Soleil  D’Or  (Golden  Sun) — The  flowers  arc 
large,  full  and  globular,  fragrant;  buds 
conical  shaped;  color  superb,  varying  from 
gold  and  orange-yellow  to  reddish-gold, 
shaded  with  nasturtium  red. 

Ulrich  Brunner — Brilliant  cherry  red,  a very 
effective  color;  flowers  of  fine  form  and  finish, 
carried  well  upon  the  plant;  petals  of  great 
substance;  plant  vigorous,  hardy  and  resist* 
mildew.  One  of  the  best  varieties  for  forcing 
and  open  air  culture. 


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MADAM,  CAROLINE  TESTODT 

Marechal  Neil — Deep  golden  yellow;  flowers  very 
extremely  fragrant. 


Jonkheer,  J.  L.  Mock — Carmine 
changing  to  imperial  pink.  A novelty 
of  distinct  merit. 

Juliet — Outside  of  petals  old  gold, 
i nterior  rich  rosy  reil,  changing  to  deep 
rose  as  the  flowers  expaml.  Flowers 
rather  large,  very  double,  fairly 
fragrant. 

Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria — A su- 
perb white  Rose,  faintly  tinted  with 
cream  and  lemon-yellow.  Large,  full 
and  double;  their  fragrance  is  pecu- 
liarly rich  and  delightful. 

Killarney — Its  color  is  a sparkling, 
brilliant  pink.  The  blooms  are  large, 
the  buds  long  and  pointed;  a Rose  of 
unusual  excellence. 

Killarney  White — Pure  white,  deli- 
cate appearance,  very  fine  form. 

Lady  Hillingdon — A grand  novelty, 
with  deep  apricot-yellow,  long  point^ 
buds;  free-flowering  and  a good 
grower. 

Liberty  — Brilliant  velvety  crimson, 
of  even  shade  throughout;  perfect  in 
every  respect;  excellent  for  outdoor 
and  forcing. 

large  and  full,  beautifully  formed  and 


LADY  HILLINGDON 


fiery  red. 


Maman  Cochet — Color  deep 
rose-pink,  inner  side  of  petals 
silvery-rose;  borne  on  long, 
stiff  stems;  very  double  and 
exquisite  when  in  bud. 

Mme.  Abel  Cbatenay — Rosy 
carmine  tinted  salmon;  flowers 
large;  very  free-flowering. 

Mme.  Jules  Grolcz — Bright 
china  rose;  flowers  large  and 
beautifully  formed;  very  flori* 
ferous;  fine  for  massing  and 
forcing. 

Mine.  Ravery — Orange-yel- 
low; large  and  well  formed; 
very  hardy. 

Mrs.  Aaron  Ward — A very 
handsome  ami  free-flowering 
variety.  The  color  is  a distinct 
Indian  yellow,  and,  as  the  flow- 
ers expand,  they  shade  lights 
to  the  edges. 

Ophelia — Very  long  bud; 
delicate  rose,  heavily  flushed 
but  opening  to  a beautiful 
salmon-flesh,  shaded  with  rose; 
flowers  borne  on  strong  stems. 

White  Maman  Cochet — Iden- 
tical with  Maman  Cochet,  except  in  color; 
an  ideal  bedding  variety. 


HYBIRD  TEA  ROSES 


Bessie  Brown  — Creamy 
white;  flowers  very  large  and 
full;  highly  perfumed. 

Betty — Flowers  ruddy  gold; 
very  large,  of  good  form  and 
blooms  constantly  from  June 
until  nipped  by  frost;  very 
fragrant. 

Dean  Hole — Silvery  carmine, 
shaded  salmon;  beautiful 
shape. 

Duchess  of  Albany — A rich, 
deep,  even  pink  tint;  free 
blooming  and  fragrant. 


Etoile  de  France — A new 
French  variety;  flowers  full 
ami  double.  In  color  it  is  a 
rich,  velvety  crimson,  with 
vivi<l  cerise-red  center. 

George  Dickson — Black  vel- 
vety crimson,  retaining  its 
color  well.  Large  petals  of 
good  substance,  lasting  well. 

Gross  an  Teplitz — One  of  the 
brightest  colored  Roses  grown. 
Dark  rich  crimson,  changing  to 
bright  scarlet,  shading  to  velvety 
Delightfully  fragrant. 


CATALOG 


CLIMBING  ROSES 

These  are  all  hardy,  vigorous  growers,  and 
bloom  freely  in  June. 

American  Pillar — -One  of  the  Polyantha 
roses.  A fine  shade  of  pink  with  clear  white 
eye.  Very  large  flowers,  produced  in  large 
clusters. 

Climbing  American  Beauty  (C) — The  favor- 
ite of  all  roses  in  climbing  form. 

Crimson  Rambler — As  a climbing  or  running 
rose  it  has  no  equal.  The  foliage  is  rich,  dark 
green,  the  growth  rapid  and  diverse,  but  its 
great  beauty  is  when  the  plant  is  covered  with 
a profusion  of  the  brightest  crimson  partly 
doubled  flowers  which  remain  on  a long  time. 

Excelsa  (C) — Very  double;  crimson  ma- 
roon; flowers  in  large  trusses. 

Dorothy  Perkins — A splendid  new,  shell- 
pink  Climbing  Rose.  The  flowers  are  borne 
in  clusters  of  30  to  40  and  sometimes  even  50 
to  60.  The  flowers  are  large,  very  double, 
sweetly  scented  and  of  a beautiful  shell  pink. 
Hardy. 

Flower  of  Fairfield — A sport  from  the 
notable  Crimson  Rambler,  which  it  resembles 
in  every  respect,  except  that  it  continues  to 
bloom  all  summer,  producing  a marvelous 
succession  of  brilliant  crimson  clusters  from 
Spring  till  late  Autumn.  A rose  of  great  value. 

Lady  Gay — The  flowers  are  of  a delicate 
cherry-pink  color,  which  fade  to  a soft  white. 


DOROTHY  PERKINS 


CRIMSON  RAMBLER 

The  effect  of  a plant  in  full  bloom,  with  the 
combination  of  the  soft  white  flowers,  the 
cherry-pink  buds,  and  the  deep  green  foliage, 
is  indeed  most  charming. 

Philadelphia  Rambler — Improvement  on  the 
Crimson  Rambler,  flowers  being  larger,  much 
more  double  and  of  a lighter  crimson  color. 

Pink  Rambler  (Euphrosyne) — Possesses  the 
same  valuable  features  found  in  the  White 
Rambler,  with  which  it  differs  only  in  color  of 
flower,  which  is  a brilliant  light  carmine. 

Queen  of  the  Prairie — Bright  rose  color; 
large,  compact,  and  globular;  a very  profuse 
bloomer.  One  of  the  best. 

Tausendschon,  or  Thousand  Beauty — The 
flowers  are  the  most  delicate  shade  of  pink  ever 
seen  in  a Rose,  might  be  described  as  a_,  white 
delicately  flushed  pink  changing  to  rosy- 
carmine.  It  gets  its  name  from  its^^many 
flowers  and  the  variation  in  colorings. 

White  Rambler  (Thalia) — Flowers  are  the 
size  of  a silver  quarter,  perfectly  filled,  very 
fragrant.  Color  pure  white,  sometimes  tinged 
with  blush.  Blooms  in  clusters. 

Yellow  Rambler  (Aglaia) — A new  climbing 
rose  of  the  class  and  habit  of  the  famous 
crimson  rambler;  flowers  medium  size,  cup 
shape,  nearly  full,  sweet  scented;  blooms  in 
large  clusters;  color  very  light  yellow 


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Conradi,  Ferdinand  Meyer — 
This  variety  is  a strong,  robust 
grower;  with  stout  stems.  The 
flower  is  elear  silvery  rose,  very 
large  and  double;  delightfully 
fragrant. 

Mme.  George  Bruant — This  is  a 
very  free-blooming,  white  variety; 
a strong  grower  and  blooms  con- 
tinuously; flowers  semi-double 


DWARF  BEDDING  ROSES  OR 
BABY  RAMBLERS 


Perpetual,  White — White  flowers  growing 
in  clusters;  mossy. 

Pink,  Moss — Free  bloomer.  Pale  rose,  very 
beautiful  buds;  a great  favorite. 


RUGOSA  ROSES  AND  HYBRIDS 


For  massing  or  hedge  planting,  the  Rugosa 
cannot  be  excelled.  The  hybrids  are  attrac- 
tive in  the  garden. 


Rosa  Rugosa — An  upright  shrub,  attaining 
5 to  6 feet  in  height.  Foliage  shining  dark 
green,  deeply  plicated;  flowers  single,  red, 
fragi*ant  and  produced  freely  from  June  to 
December;  fruit  bright  crimson-scarlet. 


A type  of  Rose  which  is  becom- 
ing very  popular  for  bedding  pur- 
poses. They  form  shapely,  com- 
pact, bushy  specimens,  about  18 
inches  high,  producing  in  great 
profusion  from  early  in  the  season 
until  severe  frost,  immense  trusses 
of  small  flowers. 


Crimson  Baby  Rambler  (Mme. 
Norbet  Levasseur) — Crimson  flow- 
ers similar  to  the  popular  Climbing 
Crimson  Rambler. 


Alba — The  habit  and  foliage  is  similar  to  the 
above,  but  the  flowers  are  pure  white,  single 
and  as  attractive  in  the  bud  as  when  open: 
Quite  fragrant. 


CRESTED  MOSS 


THE  WHITE  BABY  RAMBLER 


Pink  Baby  Rambler  (Anchen 
Muller) — Brilliant,  luminous  pink; 
a shade  that  is  always  admired. 

White  Baby  Rambler  (Katheria 
Zeimet) — Pure  white  flowers,  show 
ing  the  yellow  stamens  very  pret- 
tily, produced  in  large  candelabra- 
shaped  trusses. 

WICHURIANA  AND  ITS  HYBRIDS 


MOSS  ROSES 

Blanche  Moreau — Pure  white,  large;  form 
very  perfect;  flowers  in  clusters,  heavily 
massed.  A rampant  grower. 

Crested  Moss — Deep  pink  colored  buds, 
surrounded  with  a mossy  fringe  and  crest. 
A fragrant,  very  beautiful  Rose. 


Rosa  Wichuriana  (Memorial  Rose)— A 
beautiful  creeping  species.  It  grows  very  fast, 
and  has  small,  dark,  shining  leaves  that  soon 
cover  the  ground  thickly.  The  flowers  are 
small,  white,  single  and  fragrant. 


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CATALOG 


TRANSPLANTING  TREES  AND  SHRUBS 

the  production  of  branches  within  a foot  of  the 
ground.  A strong  yearling  about  four  to  six  feet  tft 
height  may  be  cut  back  about  half,  weaker  ones  more 
than  that.  Cut  too  low  rather  than  not  low 
enough. 

Preparing  the  Soil. — Fruit  trees  flourish  best  in  a 
naturally  dry  soil ; too  much  moisture  retards  growth. 
Plow  at  least  twice,  following  the  common  plow 
the  second  time  with  the  subsoil  plow.  Fresh  lanos 
will  not  need  manure  or  fertilizers  but  lands  exhausted 
through  constant  cropping  should  be  fertilized  eith^ 
by  turning  under  clover  or  well  decomposed  manure 
or  compost.  Land  that  is  in  good  condition  {qr 
wheat,  corn  or  potatoes  will  be  well  adapted  to  frurt 
trees. 

Planting. — Dig  the  hole  larger  than  is  necessary  to 
admit  all  the  roots  in  their  natural  position,  keeping 
the  surface  soil  and  subsoil  separate.  Have  the  tree 
held  in  an  upright  position  while  the  earth  is  shovelled 
in,  the  best  soil  being  sifted  in  among  the  roots. 
Make  sure  that  all  the  roots  come  in  contact  with  the 
soil.  W hen  the  earth  is  nearly  filled  in,  pour  in  water 
to  wash  the  soil  around  the  roots;  then  All  up  the 
remairder  and  tread  down  gently  with  the  foot.  It  is 
only  necessary  to  use  water  in  dry  weather. 

Don’t  plant  too  deep;  the  trees  should  stand  about 
the  way  they  did  in  the  nursery.  Trees  on  dwarf 
stock  should  be  planted  so  that  all  the  stock  is  below 
the  ground,  only  the  graft  appearing  above  the 
surface. 

Staking. — Extra  tall  trees  or  those  much  exposed 
to  the  wind  should  be  supported  by  a stake.  Take 
care  that  no  chafing  of  the  tender  bark  occurs. 

Mulching. — After  the  tree  is  set,  cover  the  ground 
within  a radius  of  two  to  three  feet  with  five  or  six 
inches  of  manure  or  litter.  This  mulching  is  neces- 
sary in  dry  ground  and  is  good  practice  in  spring  and 
fall  planting. 


TREES  AS  THEY  ARE  RECEIVED  FROM  THE 
NURSERY. 

Preparing  the  Trees. — In  removing  the  tree  in  the 
nursery  row,  no  matter  how  carefully  the  work  is 
done  a portion  of  the  roots  are  broken  and  the  balance 
that  existed  in  the  tree  is  destroyed.  To  make  up 
for  this,  remove  the  broken  or  mutilated  portions 
so  as  to  leave  the  ends  round  and  smooth.  Never 
plant  a tree  exactly  as  it  is  received  from  the  nursery 
until  it  has  been  thoroughly  examined  and  the 
necessary  pruning  done.  Proper  pruning  is  deter- 
mined by  the  size,  form  and  condition  of  the  tree. 

Standard  Orchard  Trees. — These  trees  when  they 
leave  the  nursery  vary  from  five  to  seven  feet  in 
height.  The  branches  that  form  the  head  should  be 
cut  back  to  within  three  or  four  buds  of  the  base. 
Prune  the  roots  also  as  directed  above.  With  older 
lyees,  of  extra  size,  shorten  all  the  previous  year’s 
growth  to  within  three  or  four  buds  of  their  base; 
also  cut  away  the  unnecessary  branches  if  they  are 
numerous. 

Dwarf  Trees. — Trees  of  two  or  three  years’  growth 
and  having  a number^of  side  branches  should  be 
pruned  with  an  eye  to  the  growth  and  the  form 
desired.  Cut  the  branches  into  the  form  of  a pyramid 
by  shortening  the  lower  ones  about  one-half,  those  in 
the  middle  still  shorter  and  the  uppermost  ones  to 
within  three  or  four  buds  of  their  base.  The  leader 
should  be  cut  back  about  one-half.  Closer  pruning 
is  needed  on  trees  that  have  been  dried  or  injured  by 
exposure. 

Yearling  Trees  Intended  for  P3rramids. — Cut  away 
the  smallest  side  branches  if  there  are  any,  keeping 
the  strongest  and  best  placed.  Those  having  no 
side  branches  should  be  cut  back  far  enough  to  assure 


PAIRS  OF  TREES  SHOWING  THEM  AS  RECEIVED 
FROM  THE  NURSERY  AND  AFTER  BEING  PRUNED 
FOR  PLANTING.  I KIEFFER  PEAR;  2 PEACH; 

3 DWARF  DUCHESS;  4 QUINCE. 


OF  NURSERY  STOCK 


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Pruning. — All  fruit  trees  requi.e  more  Oi  less  pruning  from  year  to  year.  While  the  tree  is  young  the  head 
'should  be  formed,  and  unnecessary  branches  taken  out.  The  best  time  to  prune  is  late  in  the  winter  or  in  early 
spring,  when  no  more  severe  weather  is  anticipated. 

Carrying  Stock  through  the  Winter. — The  practice  of  procuring  supplies  of  trees  in  the  fall  is  becoming 
more  and  more  general.  It  is  a more  favorable  time  than  spring,  because  the  stock  has  just  entered  into 
dormant  condition.  Even  when  fall  planting  is  not  desirable  by  reason  of  severity  of  the  climate,  the  stock 
may  be  procured  in  the  fall,  and  thus  be  on  hand  ready  for  the  opportune  moment  in  the  spring. 

To  insure  success  you  have  only  to  get  the  trees  before  freezing  weather,  and  bury  them  in  the  following 
manner:  Choose  a dry  spot  where  no  water  will  stand  during  the  winter,  with  no  grass  near  it  to  invite  mice. 
Dig  a trench,  throwing  out  enough  dirt  to  admit  one  layer  of  roots  below  the  surface,  and  place  the  trees  in  it, 
inclined  at  an  angle  of  forty-five  degrees  or  more.  Widen  the  trench,  throwing  the  soil  among  the  roots  in 
position,  place  another  layer  in  the  trench,  reclining  the  tops  on  the  others,  and  so  on  until  all  are  in  the  trench; 
then  finish  by  throwing  up  more  soil  until  the  tips  of  the  trees  are  nearly  or  quite  covered.  It  is  also  well  to 
bank  up  the  earth  around  the  sides  to  insure  more  thorough  protection.  The  exposed  tops  should  then  be 
covered  with  pine  boughs,  which  insures  them  against  any  possibility  of  injury.  Care  should  be  taken  to  fill 
solid  all  the  interstices  among  the  roots.  Too  much  care  in  doing  this  cannot  be  insisted  upon,  as  every  root 
which  is  not  in  close  contact  with  the  soil  is  sure  to  be  killed.  In  the  spring  the  trees  will  be  on  hand  for 
transplanting  at  the  earliest  moment  possible  to  do  the  work. 

Care  of  Stock  Injured  by  Frost  or  Long  Exposure. — Place  the  unopened  packages  in  a cellar  or  any  cool 
place  that  is  free  from  frost.  Leave  them  there  until  the  stock  is  thawed  out.  It  can  then  be  unpacked  and 
planted  or  “heeled  in.” 

If  dried  out  from  long  exposure,  bury  in  the  ground,  or  soak  in  water  from  12  to  24  hours.  Prune  such 
stock  more  closely  than  ordinarily. 

SPRAYING 

Once  a plant  is  attacked  by  disease  it  cannot  be  cured  in  the  same  sense  that  an  animal  can  be.  Spraying 
aims  not  to  cure  diseased  plants  but  to  protect  them  from  two  classes  of  enemies,  insects  and  fungus  (fungi, 
plural).  The  purpose  of  spraying  is  then  to  render  plants  immune  against  the  insects  or  fungi  to  be  fear^. 
The  spray  mixture  must  be  injurious  to  the  enemies  it  is  designed  to  forestall. 

There  are  three  main  considerations  in  spraying:  An  effective  spraying  machine,  one  adapted  to  the 
character  of  the  work;  a mixture  that  will  defeat  the  enemy;  and  a knowledge  of  the  proper  time  to  spray. 
The  first  can  be  secured^  through  the  manufacturers  whose  advertisements  appear  in  fruit-growing  magazines, 
thf!  other  two  are  explained  in  detail  in  the  following  paragraphs. 

The  principle  underlying  spraying  is  to  cover  the  foliage  or  wood  of  plants  with  a medium  in  which  the 
fungus  will  not  grow,  in  the  case  of  the  plant  parasite,  or  one  which  will  poison  the  leaf-eating  insect  or  kill  the 
sucking  insect  by  destroying  its  body.  Both  diseases  and  destructive  insects  work  rapidly  and  a delay  of  a few 
days  may  make  the  remedy  ineffective.  Of  all  factors  making  for  success  in  spraying  promptness  is  the  most 
important. 

We  advise  careful  attention  to  these  five  points:  (i)  Know  the  enemy  you  are  attacking;  (2)  study  the 
remedy,  its  principles — how  it  acts;  (3)  secure  the  proper  appliance  for  using  the  remedy;  prepare  the 
spray  mixture  carefully;  (5)  apply  it  thoroughly. 

AMMONIACAL  COPPER  CARBONATE 


Copper  Carbonate 5 ounces 

Ammonia 2 quarts 

Water 50  gallons 


'repare  and  keep  in  large  bottles. 


ARSENITE  OF  LEAD 

Lead  Arsenite i pound 

Water 150  gallons 

ARSENITE  OF  LIME 

This  is  much  cheaper  than  Paris  Green  and  equally  efficient.  It  will  not  bum  the  tenderest  foliage. 

Formula  (for  800  gallons) 


t.rsenic.  White 2 pounds 

al  Soda  8 pounds 

Water 2 gallons 


Boil  all  together  for  15  minutes  or  as  long  as  it  takes  the  arsenic  to  dissolve.  The  result  is  a concentrated 
solution  that  can  be  diluted  as  needed.  One  pint  together  with  2 pounds  of  lime  added  to  a barrel  of  water 
makes  an  insecticide  as  good  as  Paris  Green. 

BORDEAUX  MIXTURE 

(Standard  formula) 


Copper  sulphate  (Blue  Vitriol) 4 pounds 

Lime  (fresh) 4 pounds 

Water 50  gallons 


Use  about  half  of  the  water  to  dissolve  the  Copper  sulphate.  Do  this  by  suspending  the  crystals  near  the 
surface  in  a_bag  of  coarse  material.  Put  the  lime  in  another  vessel,  adding  small  amounts  of  water  from  time 
to  time  until  the  lime  is  thoroughly  rlaked.  Then  add  the  remainder  of  the  fifty  gallons  (about  25  will  have 
been  used  for  the  copper  sulphate,  i or  2 for  slaking  the  lime;  use  the  remainder — 23  or  24  gallons — for  diluting 
lime). 

Have  a large  vessel  capable  of  holding  fifty  gallons  and  into  this  pour  at  the  same  time,  the  lime  solution 
and  the  copper  sulphate  solution.  The  spray  tank  or  barrel  may  be  used  for  this  purpose.  The  best  mi.xture 
is  made  by  straining  the  solutions  as  they  are  poured.  This  can  be  done  either  with  a coarse  cloth  or  fine- 
meshed  wire  screen. 


COPPER  SULPHATE  SOLUTION 

Copper  sulphate i pound 

Water  .......  25  gallons 

Since  this  is  injurious  to  foliage  it  should  only  be  used  before  the  foliage  appears.  It  acts  as  a general 

germicide  and  disinfectant. 

HELLEBORE 

White  Hellebore,  fresh  i ounce 

Water 3 gallons 


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GENERAL 


CATALOG 


KEROSENE  EMULSION 

H ard  Soap M pound 

Water,  boiling l gallon 

Kerosene  2 gallons 

First  dissolve  the  soap  in  hot  water,  add  the  kerosene  and  stir  or  chum  thoroughly  until  the  mixture 

becomes  white  and  creamy.  Dilute  this  solution  four  times  for  San  Jose;  twenty  times  for  Aphis. 


LIME-SULPHUR 


The  lime-sulphur  solution  seems  destined  to  take  the  place  of  the  Bordeaux  mixture  and  many  other 
copper  sprays  that  have  been  in  use  a long  time. 

(For  the  best  information  about  Lime-Sulphur  send  for  Penn.  Expt.  Sta.  Bulletin  92,  July  1909;  or  their 
atest  bulletin  on  the  subjest.) 

Lime,  fresh IS— 20  pounds 

Sulphur,  flowers IS  pounds 

Water 50  gallons 

Place  lime  in  an  iron  kettle  over  fire  and  slake  with  about  8-10  gallons  of  water.  Add  the  sulphur  and 
salt  then  thoroughly.  Boil  the  mixture  for  from  forty  to  sixty  minutes  and  stir  constantly.  Do  not  add  any 
more  water  than  is  needed  to  keep  the  mixture  from  stickiig  and  burning.  Strain  the  mixture  and  add  enough 
hot  water  to  make  50  gallons.  Always  apply  hot!  After  the  mixture  has  been  allowed  to  cool,  crystals  form 
which  can  only  be  dissolved  by  heating. 

Before  using  Lime-Sulphur  we  advise  a thorough  understanding  of  it.  This  can  be  obtained  from  the 
bulletins  of  numerous  Experiment  Stations  and  from  fruit-growing  magazines. 

PARIS  GREEN  SOLUTION 

Mix  I pound  of  Paris  Green  in  200  gallons  of  water;  stir  well  and  keep  well  stirred  while  it  is  being  applied’ 

SOLUBLE  OILS 

These  require  only  the  addition  of  water  before  applying.  Use  only  those  recommended  by  good  authority. 
They  take  the  place  of  Lime-Sulphur  and  have  not  its  disadvantages. 


TOBACCO  SOLUTIONS 

These  can  be  prepared  by  boiling  tobacco  stems  in  water,  two  gallons  to  each  pound  of  stems.  Good  for 
sucking  insects. 

Commercial  solutions  can  be  obtained.  Use  according  to  directions  accompanying  them. 

GRAFTING  WAX 

A good  grafting  wax  is  made  as  follows:  Resin,  4 parts;  Bees'  Wax,  2 parts;  Tallow,  i part.  All  by 
weight.  This  material  should  be  carefully  melted  together,  mixed,  and  when  hot,  poured  into  a pail  of  cold 
water.  As  soon  as  it  is  hard  enough  to  handle,  the  lump  should  be  pulled  until  it  becomes  light  colored.  In 
doing  this  the  hands  should  be  greased,  care  being  taken  not  to  use  too  much  grease.  When  first  taken  from 
the  water,  the  mixture  will  be  a spongy  mass.  Unless  the  resin  is  thoroughly  melted,  the  wax  will  be  lumpy. 

GOVERNMENT  PUBLICATIONS 

Write  the  “Superintendent  of  Documents,  Washington,  D,  C.”  for  a list  of  the  publications  issued  by  the 
'Government.  The  prices  and  directions  for  securing  any  of  the  publications  listed  are  given  therein. 


COLLEGE  AND  EXPERIMENT  STATION  LITERATURE 

Write  the  Mailing  Clerk  or  Extension  Department  of  any  agricultural  college  for  their  bulletin  on  the 
subject  desired  and  it  will  be  sent,  if  still  in  print.  The  same  holds  true  of  Experiment  Stations  which  are  often 
in  connection  with  the  colleges. 


TABLE  OF  DISTANCES  FOR  PLANTING  TREES 


Apples.  Standard,  30  to  40  feet  each  way. 
Apples.  Dwarf,  15  ft.  each  way. 

Fears.  Standard,  20  to  25  ft.  each  way. 
Pears.  Dwarf,  15  ft,  each  way. 

Cherries.  18  to  20  ft.  each  way. 

Plums.  16  to  18  ft.  each  way. 

Peaches.  16  to  18  ft.  each  way. 

Apricots.  16  to  18  ft.  each  way. 


Nectarines.  16  to  18  ft.  each  way. 
Quinces.  12  ft.  each  way. 

Currants.  3 to  4 ft.  each  way. 
Gooseberries.  3 to  4 ft.  each  way. 
Raspberries.  3 to  4 ft.  each  way. 
Blackberries.  6 to  8 ft.  each  way. 
Strawberries.  iK  ft*  to  3 ft.  each  way. 
Grapes.  8 to  10  ft.  each  way. 


NUMBER  OF  TREES  OR  PLANTS  FOR  AN  ACRE  OF  GROUND,  SET  AT  REGULAR  DISTANCES  APART 


Distance  Apart. 
Binches  by  3 inches 
4 inches  by  4 inches 
f inches  by  4 inches 
9 inches  by  9 inches 

1 foot  by  1 foot . . . 
1 K feet  by  1 >2  feet 

2 feet  by  1 foot 

2 feet  by  2 feet . 

2/4  feet  by  2K  feet 

3 feet  by  1 foot 
3 feet  by  2 feet . 
o feet  by  3 feet . 

0L2  feet  by  3 H feet 

feet  by  1 foot . . . 
^ feet  by  2 feet 


No.  of  Plants 
696,960 
392,040 
174,240 
77.440 


43,560 

15,370 

21,780 

10,860 

6,920 

14,520 

7,260 

4,840 

3,555 

10,899 

5,445 


Distance  Apart.  No 
4 feet  by  3 feet .... 

4 feet  by  4 feet.  . . . 

4 >3  feet  by  4 K feet 

5 feet  by  1 foot. , . 

5 feet  by  2 feet .... 

5 feet  by  3 feet .... 

5 feet  by  4 feet .... 

5 feet  by  5 feet .... 
Spa  feet  by  5>^  feet 

6 feet  by  6 feet .... 

7 feet  by  7 feet .... 

8 feet  by  8 feet .... 

10  feet  by  1 0 feet . . 


of  Plants 
3,630 
2,722 
2,151 
8,712 
4,356 
2,904 
2,178 
1,742 
1,417 
1,210 
881 
680 
435 
302 


Distance  Apart. 

13  feet  by  13  feet . 

14  feet  by  14  feet . 

15  feet  by  15  feet. 

16  feet  by  16  feet . 

17  feet  by  17  feet. 

18  feet  by  18  feet . 

19  feet  by  19  feet . 
25  feet  by  25  feet . 
30  feet  by  30  feet . 
33  feet  by  33  feet . 
40  feet  by  40  feet . 
50  feet  by  50  feet . 
60  feet  by  60  feet . 
65  feet  by  66  feet . 


No.  of  Plants 

257 

222 

193 

170 

150 

134 

120 

69 

48 

40 

27 

17 

12 

10 


12  feet  by  12  feet . 

To  estimate  the  number  of  plants  required  for  an  acre  at  any  given  distance,  multiply  the  distance 
between  the  rows  by  the  distance  between  the  plants,  which  will  give  the  number  of  square  fee4 
allotted  to  each  plant,  and  divide  the  number  of  square  feet  in  an  acre  (43,560)  b-' number  and 
the  quotient  will  be  the  number  of  plants  required. 


SPRAY  CALENDAR 


WHAT  TO  SPRAY  FOR 


San  Jose  Scale.  Scurfy  Scale 
Bud  Moth,  Eggs  of  Apple 
Eggs  of  Red  Spider  [Aphis 
Green  Peach  Aphis 
Oyster  Shell  Scale 
Peach  Leaf  Curl 
Pear  Leaf  Blister  Mite 

Strawberry  Leaf  Blight 


Thrips 


Apple  Scab 
Black  Rot  of  Apple 
Brown  Rot  of  Prune 
Bud  Moth 
Caterpillars 
Codling  Moth 


Canker  (N.  Y.  Apple) 
Mildew,  apple 
Scab,  apple  and  pear 
Grape  Rot  and  Anthracnose 


Plum  Curculio 


Aphis  on  trees  & garden  crops 

Leaf  Hopper 

Oyster  Shell  Bark  Louse 

Red  Spider 

Woolly  Aphis  on  Branches 
Peach  Brown  Rot 
Peach  Scab 

Raspberry  Cane  Blight 
Apple  Cankers,  Aphis  Eggs 
Pear  Leaf  Blister  Mite 
Red  Spider  Eggs 
Tent  Caterpillar  Eggs 
Woolly  Aphis 
Grape  Mildew 


Tussock  Moth 


Crown  Gall 
Fire  Blight 

Raspberry  Cane  Blight 
Strawberry  Crown  and 
Root  Borers 
Leaf  Rollers 


SPRAY  TO  USE 


REMARKS 


Lime  Sulfur 

Winter  strength 


Lime  Sulfur 

Summer  strength 
Nicotine  Extract 
(2.7  per  ct.)  6 qts. 
Water  ....  100  gals. 
Soap  ....  2 to  5 lbs. 

Lime  sulphur 

Summer  strength 
and 

Arsenate  of  Lead 
3 lbs.  to  50 gallons 


Lime  Sulfur 

Summer  strength 


Lime  Sulfur 

Summer  strength 


Arsenate  of  Lead 


Kerosene  Emulsion 
or  Tobacco  Black 
Leaf 


Lime  Sulfur 

Selfboiled  8-8-50 
Resin-  Bordeaux 

Lime  Sulfur 

Winter  strength 


Apply  while  buds  are  swelling  to  Apples,  Pears,  Peaches,  Plums 
and  Cherries  and  small  fruits,  using  the  winter  strength  lime  sulphur 
drenching  all  parts  of  the  tree. 

Test  both  the  commercial  and  homemade  lime  sulphur  with  hy- 
drometer before  using  to  secure  the  correct  strength.  The  tree  must 
be  completely  covered  with  winter  strength  lime-sulfur  when  spraying 
for  scale  insects.  Coat  every  portion  from  ground  to  tip  of  twigs. 
Apply  when  new  leaves  start.  Repeat  every  10-15  days  until  flowers 
appear.  Burn  leaves  as  soon  as  crop  is  harvested. 

The  period  for  effective  spraying  against  the  adult  thrips,  is  during 
the  time  when  the  buds  are  swollen  and  partly  open,  and  until  they  are 
entirely  open  at  the  tips.  Spray  for  the  larvae  after  the  petals  drop  to 
reduce  the  number  of  insects  for  the  following  year. 

First  application.  Just  before  blossoms  open,  for  apple  scab  and 
various  leaf-eating  insects,  use  lime-sulphur  solution  (32°  Beaume) 
diluted  with  40  parts  of  water,  with  2 to  3 pounds  arsenate  of  lead  to 
40  gallons. 

Second  application.  When  blossoms  are  about  two-thirds  off,  give 
same  treatment  as  (2).  This  is  the  most  important  spraying  for  apple 
scab  and  codling  moth.  Should  never  be  omitted. 

Third  application.  About  two  weeks  later  repeat  (2)  if  weather  is 
favorable  for  apple  scab;  that  is,  moist  and  warm. 

Fourth  application.  About  first  week  in  August  repeat  (2)  to  prevent 
iate  infections  of  apple  scab  and  to  control  second  brood  of  codling  moth . 

PEARS 

Spray  as  for  apples.  As  foliage  appears  to  be  more  susceptible  to 
injuries  by  the  spraying  mixture,  dilute  the  concentrated  lime-sulphur 
solution  (32°  B.)  in  the  proportions  of  1 to  50  and  apply  the  liquid  in 
minimum  quantities,  using  nozzles  with  fine  apertures. 

See  Arsenate  of  Lead  for  combination  spray. 


Apply  when  leaves  are  half  grown;  Just  before  blossoming;  When 
fruit  has  set. 

Repeat  once  or  twice  at  intervals  of  two  weeks.  If  latter  applica- 
tions  are  necessary  use  ammonical  copper  carbonate  solution. 

PLUMS 

First  application.  When  “husks”  or  calyces  drop,  spray  with  arsenate 
of  lead.  3 lbs.  to  50  gals,  of  water  for  the  curculio.  For  leaf  spot  on 
European  varieties  use  bordeaux  mixtures  5-5-50  with  arsenate  of  lead. 

Second  application.  For  leaf  spot  repeat  spraying  with  bordeaux 
mixture  about  ten  days  later. 

Japanese  varieties  of  plums  should  be  sprayed  as  directed  for  peaches 

CHERRIES 

Spray  as  for  plums  for  San  Jose  scale  and  the  curculio. 

PEACHES 

First  application.  When  “husks”  or  calyces  are  dropping  use  two 
pounds  of  arsenate  of  lead  to  fifty  gallons  of  water  for  the  curculio. 
The  self-boiled  lime-sulphur  mixture  may  be  used  as  carrier  of  the 
poison  to  control  also  brown  rot  and  scab. 

Second  application.  Two  or  three  weeks  later  use  88-8-50  self- 
boiled  lime-sulphur  mixture  and  two  pounds  of  arsenate  of  lead. 

Third  application.  About  one  month  before  fruit  ripens  repeat 
treatment  with  self  boiled  mixture,  omitting  the  poison. 

These  are  contact  insecticides  and  should  be  applied  to  exposed  and 
tender  bodies  of  young.  These  are  all  sucking  insects  and  food  poisons 
are  of  little  value. 

Be  sure  to  penetrate  covering  of  woolly  aphis;  be  thorough,  do  not 
allow  any  to  escape. 

Spray  four  weeks  after  blossoms  have  fallen,  again  in  three  weeks 
and  about  one  month  before  fruit  ripens. 

Apply  just  after  leaves  have  fallen. 

Spraying  in  spring  before  buds  open  may  be  substituted  for  this  for 
combating  insects  and  fungus  pests.  However,  it  may  be  desirable  to 
apply  in  fall  on  account  of  rabbits. 


Flowers  of  Sulfur 


Band  trees 


Destroy  infected 
parts 

See  notes 


For  mildew  on  grape  use  finely  pulverized  sulfur.  Dust  ground  and 

vines  freely  on  a bright  morning.  This  should  not  be  applied  while 
the  weather  is  damp  or  the  vines  wet. 

Band  trees  with  tanglefoot  or  strips  of  raw  cotton,  binding  it  in  the 

middle,  leaving  band  loose  above  or  below.  Do  not  apply  sticky 
preparations  directly  on  bark  of  trees.  Use  bands  during  June.  July  and 
August.  Remove  egg  clusters  which  appear  in  masses  as  a white  froth. 
Crown  Gall  is  a bacterial  disease  of  root  or  crown  of  trees.  All  infected 

trees  should  be  destroyed.  Keep  a constant  lookout  for  this  trouble. 

Fire  Blight  bacteria  may  extend  below  discolored  or  blackened 
region,  hence  cut  should  be  made  about  one  foot  below.  Disinfect 
knife  and  wound  with  mercuric  bichloride  one  part  to  1000  parts  of  water. 

Strawberry  plants  should  be  dug  up  and  burned  before  May  1 to 
destroy  insects  before  beetles  escape  to  lay  eggs. 

For  strawberry  leaf  roller  burn  top  as  soon  as  crop  is  gathered. 


INDEX 


Aralia 17 

Achillea 33 

Aconitum 33 

Akebia 30 

Adam’s  Needle 33 

Althea  or  Rose  of  Sharon ...  24 

Almond  Fig 17 

Apples 3 

Anemone 33 

Anthemis  33 

Aquilegia  34 

Arbor  Vitae 22 

Apricots 3d  cover 

Aristolochia  30 

Ash 17 

Asparagus 3d  cover 

Aster 34 

Azalea 24 


Baby  Rambler 43 

Barberry 24 

Beech 17 

Bignonia 30 

Birch 18 

Blackberries 16 

Box 24 

Butterfly  Bush 34 


Calycanthus 25 

Campanula 34 

Catalpa 18 

Celastrus 30 

Cherries 10 

Cherry  Fig 18 

Chrysanthemum 34 

Cinnamon  Vine 30 

Clematis 31 

Clethra  Alnifolia 25 

Climbing  Roses 42 

Convallaria 34 

Climbing  Vines 30 

Crab  Fig 18 

Grab  Apples 6 

Currants 15 

Cypress 22 


Daisy  Shasta 34 

Deciduous  Ornamentals . . 17 

Deciduous  Shrubs 24 

Delphinium  34 

Deutzia 25 

Dianthus 35 

Digitalis 35 

Dicentra 35 

Dogwood 18,  25 


Eleagnus 25 

Elder 25 

Elm 18 

Euonymous 31 

Evergreen  Trees 22 

Exochorda  26 

Forsythia  26 

Fringe  26 

Funkia  35 

Gaillardia  35 

Gooseberries 15 

Grapes 13 

Halesia  26 

Hemerocallis  35 

Herbaceous  Perennials ...  33 

Hollyhock 35 

Honeysuckle 26,  31 

Horse  Chestnut 19 

Hybrid  Perp.  Roses 38 

Hybrid  Tea  Roses 41 

Hydrangea  27 

Hypericum 26 

Ilex  27 

Iris  35 

Ivy 32 

Japan  Quince 27 

Judas  Tree 19 

Juniper 23 

Kerria 27 

Koelreuteria 19 

Laburnum  19 

Larch 19 

Lilac  27 

Linden  or  Lime 19 

Magnolia  19 

Maiden  Hair  Tree 19 

Maple 20 

Matrimony  Vine 32 

Moss  Roses 43 

Mountain  Ash 20 

Mulberry,  Weeping 20 

Myosotis 35 

Nuts  3d  cover 

Oak 20 

Oenothera 36 

Ornamental  Trees 17 


Paeonies 36 

Papaver 36 

Peach  Fig 20 

Peaches T 

Pears 11 

Dwarf 11 

Phlox 36 

Pine 23 

Platycodon 37 

Plums  12 

Plum,  Fig 21 

Poplar 20 

Privet 28 

Quinces  1* 

Raspberries  16 

Rhodotypus 24 

Rhubarb 18 

Roses 37 

Rudbeckia  38 

Rugosa  Roses  and  Hybrids  43 

Snowball 28 

Solidago  37 

Spirea 29 

Spray  Calendar 47 

Spruce 23 

Stephanandra 29 

Stokesia 37 

Strawberries 16 

Strawberry  or  Spindle  Tree.  29 

Sumac 29 

Sycamore  21 

Symphoricarpus 30 

Syringa 29 

Tamarix 30 

Taxus  23 

Thorn  21 

Transplanting  Trees  and 

Shrubs 44 

Tritoma 37 

Trollius 37 

Trumpet  Vine 32 

Tulip  Tree  21 

Weigelia 30 

Wichuriana 43 

Willow 21 

Wistaria 32 

Yellow  Wood 21 


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