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CATALOG
No. 53
CARMAN
The Munson Nurseries, Denison 9 Texas
INTRODUCTORY
We are pleased to hand you our Catalog No. 53. As its number indicates, it is our fifty-third year in bus¬
iness continuously at Denison.
Our continuous business has been only possible by the loyal support of our customers, many of who have
been with us for from fifteen to thirty years, and whose patronage has been deeply appreciated. We feel sure
that we would not have merited this patronage only that we have given full satisfaction in supplying first class
stock, the best varieties and complete service.
It is our plan to continue to give this same satisfactory service not only to our many old customers, but
also to those who have not favored us with their patronage. We trust that we may have the pleasure of
serving you.
The descriptions given for the different varieties, are brief but true, and we have refrained from making
any particular variety stand out and above its natural merits by use of flattery.
Every Home should have its beautiful and fruitful surroundings. Let us help assist in making your home
more beautiful and fruitful.
Yours, with this desire to serve,
THE MUNSON NURSERIES,
Established in 1876 by T. V. Munson. WILL B. MUNSON, Proprietor.
Our Policy, Service and Business Information
We kindly ask our patrons to read, so as to avoid any confusion, mistakes, errors or misunderstandings.
(The paragraphs are numbered for easy reference
(The paragraphs are numbered for easy reference in
case of correspondence.)
1. The ORDER BLANK accompanying this catalog
is for the convenience of customers, and its use will
facilitate the filling of orders. Any other matter should
be written on a separate sheet of paper.
2. ALWAYS GIVE FULL ADDRESS every time
you write. This is important. Please write your name
and address very plainly, so that nothing will have
to be deciphered or guessed.
3. TERMS. Our terms are Cash with Order. The
prices are Net Cash. All prices have been so figured
and discounts deducted. If we extended any credit
or opened accounts, it would be necessary to have
higher or increased prices.
4. REMITTANCES should be made payable to THE
MUNSON NURSERIES, and best way to send them
is by Bank Draft, Express Money Order, Post Office
Money Order. Money if sent by registered mail is all
right. Checks will be accepted from responsible
parties.
5. RESERVATIONS of stock will be made when
one-half of the price accompanies the order. This is
to accommodate those who are not ready to plant
early in the season but wish to secure the stock before
same is sold.
6. THE PRICES named in the catalog are for the
stock at Denison and include free packing on all
orders of $4.00 or more. The prices do not include
paying of express or freight charges. We have found
that by pricing the stock free on board cars at Deni¬
son, secures for the purchaser a lower price than if
quotations include payment of transportation charges.
ACTUAL COST OF STOCK plus ACTUAL COST OF
TRANSPORTATION is lower than DELIVERED
PRICES of most concerns, for in making delivery
prices, an extra amount must be necessarily included
to pay for long distances, and those who live nearer
pay more for their stock than is just.
7. FREE PACKING is given all orders of $4.00 or
more. But on orders of less than $4.00, 50 cents
should be added to partly pay for the packing. Our
packing is the best to carry the stock in the best
manner and is expensive.
8. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. Customers will
please state whether they wish their order to be sent
by Parcel Post, Express or Freight.
OUR SUGGESTIONS
9. PARCEL POST. For shipments of grape vines,
small shrubs, roses, and trees under three feet high,
and not exceeding 50 in number, we find Parcel Post
will be cheaper to points within 300 miles. If over
in case of correspondence.)
300 miles express will be cheaper than Parcel Post
on all packages weighing 12 pounds or more. Within
150 miles, Parcel Post is cheaper than express on
packages up to 40 pounds. Parcel Post is also con¬
venient for making Rural Route deliveries, and even
if cost is more, it is offset by the free Rural De¬
livery service.
10. The Size Limit of Parcel Post is 84 inches in
combined girth and length. For this reason no tree
over four feet high can be sent, unless cut back, even
if it weighs only a pound or two.
11. PARCEL POST CHARGES HAVE TO BE PRE¬
PAID, and for this reason money will have to be sent
to cover cost of postal charges. The exact amount
cannot be determined before hand, but as an estimate
remit 2 cents per vine and 3 cents per tree for first
200 miles, and 1 cent extra for each 100 miles, with
minimum of 20 cents. If excess is remitted, refund
will be made.
12. EXPRESS. For all shipments up to 300
pounds the express is the more satisfactory, and not
any more costly than freight. Even in heavy ship¬
ments express may cost more but the quicker service
pays.
13. FREIGHT. For very large and heavy ship¬
ments, and where quick delivery is not an element.
All our shipments are so packed that they will carry
several weeks by freight without injury to stock.
14. EXPRESS AND FREIGHT SHIPMENTS can
be sent “Charges Collect,” and such charges are no
more than if “Prepaid.” For this reason no money
has to be sent to cover Express or Freight charges.
15. ERRORS and COMPLAINTS. We want every
order to be satisfactorily filled, and the deal is not
complete until satisfaction is given. So if there is
any error or dissatisfaction we will appreciate it very
much if you will let us know, and will appreciate it
all the more if you will let us know as soon after
receipt of stock as possible, or not later than five
days to admit of adjustment. We will immediately
and cheerfully correct any errors of our own.
16. IT IS TO OUR INTEREST to send out the
very best stock possible, true to label, healthy and
packed to arrive in good condition, and this we will
do. But as we cannot prevent drouths, freezes, rav¬
ages of insects, rabbits, diseases, planting in unsuit¬
able soils, or locations, careless or improper planting,
indifferent or ignorant cultivation, WE DO NOT
GUARANTEE STOCK TO LIVE that arrived in good
condition, after passing into other hands. Nor do we
insure or replace any stock sold at the prices quoted.
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17. OUR GUARANTEE:
We guarantee to send:
(a) Healthy stock,
(b) Free from insects, diseases, etc.,
(c) TRUE to Label,
(d) Delivered in Good Condition.
Then our responsibility ceases. If we fail in these,
we will
(a) Replace with other stock of same value, or
(b) Refund the purchase price of stock in ques¬
tion.
But it is mutually understood that we will not be
liable for any greater amount or damages. If stock is
not accepted on these terms, we should be notified at
once, not over five days after receipt, and we will
refund the money remitted and advise disposition of
stock in question.
18. SUBSTITUTION. We desire to follow our cus¬
tomers’ wishes in this respect and have found that
when our supply of stock ordered is exhausted, our
customers ordinarily want us to substitute to the best
of our judgment. We, therefore, substitute when
necessary, unless instructed to the contrary. Please
note in specified blank on our Order Sheet if you
do not wish us to substitute in your order and we
will gladly refund for shortages, if any. Selection of
varieties suitable to your locality is of first im¬
portance to us and our services to you can often be
of more value, if you will leave the selection to us.
19. NO AGENTS. We do not employ any agents
or salesmen, and have no connection with any other
nursery. We deal direct with all our customers and
are directly responsible to them and no one else.
Many nurserymen, dealers and others buy stock of us
to re-sell. Such buyers re-sell the stock on their own
account and responsibility. All commissions and ex¬
penses that usually go to agents have been deducted
from our prices, hence our customers getting full bene¬
fit of such commissions.
20. SHIPPING SEASON opens November 1st and
closes March 15th. Will accommodate late orders after
March 15th if selections are still in stock and not too
far advanced in new growth. Best months in which
to plant are November, December and February.
DISCOUNTS
21. The discounts are already given in what is
termed “Quantity Prices,” that is, where a tree is
priced at 40 cents each, it will be priced at $3.50 per
ten trees, which is a discount of little over 12 per
cent from the single tree. And same tree is priced at
$30.00 per 100, which is a discount of 25 per cent
from the single rate. So in making out your order
use the “Quantity Price” according to the number of
any variety ordered, thereby getting the discount as
figured out in the Quantity Price.
22. SPECIAL SEASON DISCOUNT. In order to en¬
courage early ordering of stock or placing orders early
for later shipment we will allow the following special
discounts upon all orders of $10.00 or more.
On orders placed in November, deduct 4 per cent
from the total of your order.
On orders placed in December, deduct 3 per cent
from the total of your order.
On orders placed in January, deduct 2 per cent
from the total of the order.
On orders placed in February, deduct 1 per cent
from the total of the order.
On orders placed in March, there will be no discount
further than that contained within the Quantity Prices.
In event you are not ready to plant in the earlier
months, you can remit and take the discounts for the
month in which you remit, and have the stock re¬
served to be sent later at your convenience, and thus
get advantage of the Season Discount.
23. General Application of Quantity
Prices
The prices in this price list are quoted in quantities
of one, ten, hundred and thousand lots. One to four
of a variety will be supplied at the “Each” rate. Five
to 39 of a variety at the “Ten” rate. Forty to 299
of a class a{ the “Hundred rate,” and 300 or more
at the “Thousand rate.”
Brief, But Very Important
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
MORE nursery stock is lost through NEGLECT than any other cause. It should be borne in mind that
these products are perishable — that they will not live long and prosper unless they receive proper at¬
tention at planting time, and afterwards. Entirely too few people follow transplanting directions, even
when these are available. We urge every customer to
doubt as to the correct course to pursue.
Care Upon Arrival
On arrival of the trees from the Nursery, if unable
to plant immediately, and if the trees are dug without
a ball of earth intact (Balled) they should be taken
from the bale or box at once, counted and the individ¬
ual tree examined. Should there be a shortage it
should be reported at once. Bare-rooted stock should
immediately be heeled in a well-drained, moist piece
of sandy ground in order that the soil may thoroughly
pulverize between the roots, keeping them from air¬
drying. The soil should be thoroughly packed around
the roots. Water freely and frequently until the trees
are planted.
Stock Arriving in Freezing Weather
If frozen when received, do not open the bales or
boxes, but place them in a cellar or some cool, dark
room that is free from frost, and let them remain
until all frost is drawn out. If no cellar or frost-proof
room, bury the box or bales in saw dust or dirt until
thawed. The point is to get the frost entirely out
without sudden exposure of stock to heat, light or air.
follow the directions herein given, if they are in the least
Even if frozen solid, the stock will not be injured if
handled in this manner.
Time of Planting. In this climate, vegetation, al¬
though inactive in winter for the formation of leaves
and new wood, is never so as to new roots. A tree
transplanted in the early winter will, by the ensuing
spring, have grown sufficient new roots to give it a
firm hold in the ground, and will grow off rapidly when
active vegetation commences. Plant as early after the
first killing frost as practicable, although hardy stock
can be safely transplanted any time during the winter
when the ground is not too wet or frozen. Planting
can be continued until the middle of March, or until
just before the buds begin to swell.
Preparation of the Soil. The most desirable soil for
fruit trees is a rich loam, naturally dry or made so
by drainage. Peaches and plums must be planted on
high, well-drained soil. Before planting, prepare the
land by thoroughly plowing and subsoiling, first using
a two-horse plow, followed by a sub-soil plow. Lay
off the rows at required distances, and dig holes at
least two feet wide and two feet deep; fill the holes
by breaking in the sides, commencing at the bottom
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and going upward. Using surface soil in filling up,
and with this mix one or two shovelfuls of thoroughly
decomposed barnyard manure, or use one or two
pounds of good bone meal. All fertilizers must be
thoroughly incorporated with the soil. Avoid the con¬
tact of the roots with heating manures.
We strongly advocate digging holes with dynamite
whenever feasible.
Preparation of Trees and How to Plant. Before
planting, remove the broken roots; cut back one-year
peach, apple, pear, cherry and plum trees to a naked
stem IV2 to 2V2 feet high, leaving no side branches.
Two-year-old trees should have their branches cut back
to half their length or less; the lower limbs less than
those above, cutting in shorter as you go upward, leav¬
ing the leader the longest. The trees should be set
about 2 inches deeper than it stood in the nursery.
Cultivation. You cannot expect to get good results
from your trees unless you keep them well cultivated.
The soil must be frequently stirred during summer.
The area immediately around the trees must be kept
free from grass and weeds, and this portion of the
orchard should receive especial attention. All suckers
or branches which start below the head of the tree
should be removed.
Fertilizing
Do not use unrotted stable manure or compost fer¬
tilizer when trees are planted. A few pounds of bone
meal or a few shovels full of well rotted stable manure
can be used at the bottom of the hole with good re¬
sults at the time trees are planted. When filling the
hole after placing the tree, put the top soil in the bot¬
tom of the hole and th^t which came from the bottom
of the hole at the surface. Best results with un¬
rotted manure are attained by using it as a mulch,
after the trees are planted. Commercial fertilizers
should be used when trees start to bud out. It is
applied by digging a trench around the tree or plant,
a few inches past the end of the newly planted roots.
Then fill trench to cover fertilizer. For the first two
years cultivate the orchard during summer in some
crop suited to the location, such as cotton, vegetables,
melons, peas, peanuts, velvet or soy beans, giving the
preference to leguminous crops. Never plant corn or
small grain in your orchard.
The Proper Time and When to Plant
All of the stock listed in this catalog can be transplanted any time during the dormant period, that is
from the time the leaves drop in the fall until the buds begin to grow in the spring, which season here is from
November 10th to March 15th. However, if your ground is in good shape and well prepared, we would sug¬
gest fall planting as it has some advantages over spring planting, especially for all deciduous trees. Evergreens
are better planted in the Spring. Strawberries in late October to December 10th, and again February and March.
In the catalog, special remarks will be made concerning each class of stock.
This catalog contains all that we grow and sell, but by no means contains all that can be grown in your
locality or any other section. Its purpose is to let you know what we have, and if you are in need of any of
the things listed, we will be most pleased to have your order.
It is our purpose and desire to supply you with the best that can be grown, and we wish for you every
success. But that success depends largely upon yourself, for no matter how good the stock, it must have
proper attention in handling, planting, fertilizing and cultivating to get the best results. On the other hand if
you plant poor stock, no amount of good or even extra care will bring success. It is our business to supply
that GOOD stock, and we know we can, since we have been satisfactorily doing so for 45 years. To this end
we offer a few suggestions as to care of the trees, but for more detailed information we refer to the list of books
on page 4.
It is always advisable to sow in the fall a cover
crop, such as clover, vetch or rye, using a suitable
fertilizer. Turn under this cover crop in early spring.
When soils are deficient in lime and potash supply
this deficiency with an application of lime, bone meal,
hardwood ashes or high grade commercial fertilizer, as
the soil requires. Satisfactory results cannot be ex¬
pected unless the orchard is supplied with the proper
plant food and receives careful cultivation.
VIGORO as listed on page 40 is a most excellent
fertilizer. Directions are supplied with each package.
P'uture Care
While plants may live and thrive satisfactorily with¬
out proper attention, it is imperative for best results
that planting care be followed by continued attention.
Insects and diseases must frequently be combatted.
Further information concerning care of plants is found
in the Farmers’ Series of Bulletins issued by the
United States Department of Agriculture and the Ex¬
tension Service Departments of our State Agricultural
Colleges. We suggest that all interested planters write
for lists of these bulletins.
See list of books on page 4.
HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION
In the following pages of this catalog we give a few
important facts about the fruits, shrubs, etc., listed,
but it is impossible to give any limited amount of
information even in a catalog many times this size.
So, in order to place at the disposal of our custom¬
ers a fund of horticultural information, we have listed
on the next page a select list of books bearing upon
the different classes of fruits as found in the catalog.
We could name many other very valuable books, but
space forbids.
We do not keep these books in stock, but will be
pleased to order them for our friends and patrons with¬
out further cost than the publishers’ prices, which are
the prices mentioned with each book. If we kept the
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books in stock here, a higher price would have to be
charged to offset the extra expense of maintaining a
stock.
All you have to do is to send us the money as per
price listed and we will take pleasure in forwarding
the order to the various publishers without further
cost to you. The prices are net, postage included.
No discounts.
General Fruits
AMERICAN FRUITS. Samuel Fraser. This is a
standard work and an authoritative guide. It outlines
what to do and tells why and when. It is of equal
value to the amateur as w’ell as commercial fruit grow¬
er. No other book covers the subject as thoroughly
and practically. 900 pages 6x8 inches, illustrated.
§4.75.
BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO FRUIT GROWING. F. A.
Waugh. A simple statement of the elementary prac¬
tices of propagation, planting, culture, etc. §1.25.
AMERICAN FRUIT CULTURIST. J. J. Thomas.
Now in its 21st edition. A complete work upon the
propagation, culture and spraying of all classes of
fruits. Contains authentic and identifying descriptions
of all leading varieties of fruits in U. S. 825 pages,
well illustrated. §3.50.
FRUIT HARVESTING, SORTING, MARKETING.
F. A. Waugh. 232 pages. §1.75.
PRINCIPLES OF FRUIT GROWING. L. H. Bailey.
Up-to-date revision. §2.50.
THE PEAR AND ITS CULTURE. By H. B. Tukey.
The book discusses such subjects as the new pressure
test for determining maturity, the bending of shoots
to promote fruitfulness, setting of fruit, trend of the
industry, pest control, cultivation, pruning, top work¬
ing, picking, grading and marketing, §1.25.
PLANT PROPAGATION, GREENHOUSE AND NUR¬
SERY PRACTICE. By M. G. Kains. Contains direc¬
tions for propagation of fruits, vegetables, plants, etc.
Also chapters on germination, seed testing, grafting,
budding, nursery management and the laws affecting
nursery stock. §2.25.
AMERICAN APPLE ORCHARD. F. A. Waugh. A
manual for the novice as well as a book reference for
all those of more experience. Every detail connected
with the successful cultivation of the apple is thor¬
oughly explained. §1.75.,
Nuts
NUT GROWING. R. T. Morris. Latest up-to-date
book on this subject. Detailed methods of successful
propagation. Illustrated. §2.50.
Grapes
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN GRAPE CULTURE.
T. V. Munson. Out of print.
MANUAL OF AMERICAN GRAPE GROWING. U.
P. Hedrick. Extra fine on grapes. §3.00.
GRAPE CULTURIST. A. S. Fuller. 282 pages.
§2.00.
AMERICAN GRAPE GROWING AND WINE-MAK¬
ING. Geo. Husmann. 270 pages. §2.50.
Small Fruits
SMALL FRUIT CULTURIST. A. S. Fuller. 298
pages. §1.75.
THE BOOK OF THE STRAWBERRY. Edwin
Becket. Also other berries. §1.25.
BUSH FRUIT PRODUCTION. By R. A. Van Meter.
The fruits considered in this book are the raspberries,
the blackberries and dewberries, the gooseberries and
currants, and that newcomer among cultivated fruits —
the blueberry. Everything concerning these fruits
treated in a convincing and practical manner. §1.25.
THE STRAWBERRY. Samuel Fraser. The chap¬
ters include: The Strawberry Plant, where it came
from and how it came; Soil and Planting Problems;
Methods and Conditions in the Southern States; Meth¬
ods and Conditions in the Northeastern States; Meth¬
ods and Conditions in the Central States; Methods and
Conditions in the Western States; Insects and Diseases
and their control; Harvesting, how and when; Varieties
and how to originate new ones. Illustrated. §1.25.
Pruning
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PRUNING. M.
G. Kains. Prepared to meet the needs of practical and
amateur growers. Lavishly illustrated by 300 actual
photographs of specimens showing good and bad prac¬
tice. §2.50.
PRUNING MANUAL. L. H. Bailey. §2.50.
Roses
THE ROSE IN AMERICA. The newest work on
American Roses for American Rose Lovers. J. Horace
McFarland. 245 pages with 20 full page photographic
plates. §3.00.
ROSES AND THEIR CULTURE. S. C. Hubbard. A
full and complete work containing ten chapters. Illus¬
trated, 128 pages. §1.25.
AMERICAN ROSE ANNUAL. A fine book of over
200 pages issued each year and sent free to members
only of The American Rose Society. Send §3.00 with
your application to us, or to Robt. Pyle, secretary,
West Grove, Pa. §3.00.
Landscape and Forestry
LANDSCAPE GARDENING. F. A. Waugh. A
treatise on the general principles of governing outdoor
art; with sundry suggestions for their application in
the commoner problems of gardening. Every para¬
graph is short, terse and to the point, giving perfect
clearness to the discussion at all points. In spite of
the natural difficulties of presenting abstract princi¬
ples, the whole matter is made entirely plain, even to
the inexperienced reader. 152 pages, 5x7 illustrated.
Cloth. §2.00.
HOME FLORICULTURE. Eben E. Rexford. A
practical guide to the treatment of flowering and other
ornamental plants in the house and garden, intended
exclusively for amateur floriculturists by one of the
most successful amateur floriculturists in America.
300 pages, 5x7, illustrated. Cloth. §1.75.
Soils and Fertilizers
SOILS. C. W. Burkett. The most complete and
popular work of the kind ever published. SI. 75.
HANDBOOK OF FERTILIZERS. By A. F. Gustaf¬
son. An effort has been made to present the subject
in as simple a form as possible. Treats source, char¬
acter and composition of fertilizers. Also their appli¬
cation for different crops. Especially valuable to the
amateur. §1.25. ,
FIRST PRINCIPLES OF SOIL FERTILITY. A.
Vivian. A comprehensive treatise on the methods of
maintaining the fertility of the soil. §1.40.
The Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement. Alva
Agee. This book states the facts that have been de¬
veloped by experiment stations and successful practi¬
cal farmers, in simple and convincing language. 100
pages, 5 %x8 inches. Illustrated. Si. 25.
FERTILIZERS AND CROPS. L. L. Van Slyke. This
new book is a timely presentation of facts, not only
giving practical methods for using fertilizers in crop
growing, but placing special emphasis on the reasons
underlying their use, etc. §3.25.
Insects, Plant Diseases
FRUIT DISEASES. Hesler and Whetzel. 460 pages.
§3.00.
INSECT PESTS OF FARM, GARDEN AND OR¬
CHARD. E. D. Sanderson. §4.25.
INSECTS INJURIOUS TO FRUITS. Wm. Saunders.
445 illustrations. S2.00.
PRACTICAL TREE REPAIR. Albert Peets. $2.50.
NOTE. — We will send free with the invoice of each
order sent a small pamphlet entitled, ‘‘Care of Trees
on Arrival, and How to Plant.”
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FRUIT DEPARTMENT
We believe and are sure that our list of Fruit Trees
as found in this catalog cannot be excelled for the
Southwest. In the fifty years of business we have
tried out many varieties, and as any appear to be not
suited, they have been discarded. True there are
some kinds not found listed in this catalog that are
successful. But there must be a limit to any list and
it is impossible to grow all varieties that are adapted.
But we have not listed any variety that generally
has proved a failure. At same time it must be re¬
membered that all varieties successful in the South¬
west are not successful in other parts of the United
States, and there are some that are just as good or
even better in other parts than here. In compiling
our list, we have tried to get a good assortment of
dependable varieties without listing too many varie¬
ties. Oftentimes we receive inquiries asking that we
name a list of successful varieties for the Southwest
or points within that territory. In answering such
questions, we will only be repeating the lists as named
in our catalog. For the reason that Gooseberries, Cur¬
rants and some other fruits are not successfully and
generally grown in Texas and Southwest, we do not
grow them. We do not grow Citrus Fruits or any
sub-Tropical Fruits as our winters will not permit of
such fruits; such fruits are limited to area near the
Gulf Coast in the United States. We are 400 miles
north of nearest point to the Gulf. Red June
Apples
Apples will grow on any good loamy land, that is
well drained, and hillsides are often the best loca¬
tions. Any land that produces corn successfully will
grow apples. Plant from 20 to 30 feet apart. When
planting two-year old apple trees permit three to five
branches to remain, but shorten these to 6 to 8 inches.
Cut one-year old apple trees back to 30 inches high,
leaving only the single trunk.
SAN JACINTO. This variety first came to notice
at Pilot Point, Texas, some thirty years ago in the
orchard of the late Dr. Ragland. It is like an enor¬
mously large Red June, of same shape and color.
Ripens just after Red June. Of best quality and fine
keeper for an early ripening variety. This variety
has become very popular and is regarded as one of
the best varieties in North Texas, New Mexico and
Southern Kansas.
Prices
(See General Application of Quantity Prices and Season Discounts, page 2.)
Each 10 100 1,000
3 to 4 ft _ : _ $0.30 $2.75 $25.00 $225.00
4 to 5 ft _ _ _ .40 3.50 32.50 300.00
5 to 6 ft _ _ _ _ .50 4.50 42.50 400.00
Early Summer Varieties
EARLY HARVEST. Medium, bright straw-yellow.
Tender flesh, sub-acid. Fine eating and cooking ap¬
ple. Good for local market but rather tender for
shipping.
RED JUNE. Tree slow grower but bears young.
Small to medium size; bright red skin; flesh tart and
quality good. Fine table and market; best shipper of
extra early varieties.
FANNY. Vigorous and productive. Large, red,
Nvith flattened ends. Most excellent quality for eating
and cooking. Well adapted for North Texas, where it
originated.
Mid-Summer Varieties
JONATHAN. Medium, if thinned on the tree grows
larger. Roundish, conical, rich bright red on light yel¬
low ground, few minute white dots ; flesh yellowish
white, tender, juicy, sprightly, sub-acid, a standard of
excellence in market apples. Tree has a drooping
pendant habit; very productive, and rquires rich soil.
Universally popular. Should be gathered in August
and stored to obtain best results.
BLEDSOE. Large, roundish-oval, sometimes angu¬
lar, greenish striped splashed with red; flesh white,
sub-acid. One of the best and dependable for the
Southwest, both in North Texas and the Western High
Plateau sections. August and later.
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PEARS
For Toothsome Preserves
As a rule, Pears are most successfully grown in a
very heavy clay, or clayey loam, that has been well
fertilized. If grown in sandy soil, coarse manure or
litter should be worked into the soil. Mulching is
of great benefit, and the orchard should be kept cul¬
tivated at all times.
This list of select varieties has been reduced to
such as have been thoroughly tested and have proven
valuable throughout the largest section of the South.
Distance for planting; Standard trees, 20 to 25 feet.
BARTLETT. Large; buttery, melting, of rich flavor.
Very popular. Ripens end of July and during August.
GARBER. Resembles the Kieffer in size, appear¬
ance and quality, but matures here in August, and be¬
tween the Le Conte and Kieffer. A thrifty grower and
valuable variety.
Kennaird
Fall and Late Varieties
BEN DAVIS. Tree healthy, vigorous, an abundant
bearer; fruit large, handsome, striped; flesh whitish,
tender, juicy, sub-acid, only fair in quality. Popular
on account of its good bearing quality.
STAYMAN S. (Stayman’s Winesap.) Medium to
large; oblate, conical; greenish-yellow, mostly covered
and indistinctly splashed and mixed with dull dark
red, with numerous medium gray dots; flesh yellow,
firm, tender, juicy, mildly sub-acid, aromatic ; quality
best. Another seedling of Winesap originated in Kan¬
sas ; is much larger, more beautiful in color and better
in quality and equal or better keeper.
DELICIOUS. Of peculiar and distinctive shape;
brilliant dark red, shading off to golden yellow at the
blossom end; flesh fine grained, juicy, crisp and melt¬
ing; flavor sweet, with a slight acid taste. Tree vig¬
orous, thrifty and a good, dependable cropper.
ARKANSAS BLACK. Vigorous, abundant, dark
red, medium; excellent market; seedling of Winesap.
KIN N AIR D. Strong, spreading tree, prolific; red,
large; a superb Southern winter apple; the best of
all Winesap seedlings. Flesh pale yellow, crisp, fine
grained; of fine quality. Tree longest lived of all
varieties tested with us; originated in Tennessee.
TEXAS RED. Originated in East Texas. Large,
'round red, of high quality and a fine keeper.
WINESAP. Medium size, round with flattened ends.
Skin red underlined with slight yellow. Flesh slightly
yellow. Fine keeper and becomes mellow after being
laid away. Well known and hard to excel for all
around points. Tree spreading and vigorous.
YORK IMPERIAL. Striped red, fine grained flesh.
Above medium in size. Flesh slightly tinged white,
very crisp and firm; flattened ends; very late and fine
keeper.
KIEFFER. Fruit large to very large; skin yellow,
with a light vermilion cheek; flesh brittle; very juicy,
with a marked musky aroma; quality good. Matures
from September to October. Tree vigorous and very
prolific. Begins to bear when four years old. .
KOONCE. Medium to large; very handsome; juicy,
sweet, very good. Tree a vigorous grower. Middle
of June.
SECKEL. Of exquisite flavor; the standard quality
in pears. Tree a stout, slow grower. September.
PRICES
(See General Application of Quantity Prices and
Season Discounts, page 2.)
Bartlett, Koonce, Seckel —
Each
10
100
1,000
3 to 4 ft _
__ $0.40
$3.50
$30.00
$275.00
4 to 5 ft _
.. .50
4.50
40.00
350.00
Kieffer, Garber —
3 to 4 ft _
.. 30
2.75
25.00
225.00
4 to 5 ft _
.40
3.75
35.00
325.00
5 to 6 ft _
.50
4.50
40.00
350.00
CRAB APPLES
HYSLOP. Medium in size, very bright red skin.
Delicious for jelly and preserves.
WHITNEY. Large, striped, not so juicy as Hyslop
but better for eating.
DOLGO. Brought from Russia in 1897 by Prof.
Hansen of South Dakota. A vigorous, productive,
hardy, disease-resisting tree. Fruit small, long-conical
in shape, of intensely solid red color. Full of juice
and makes a rich ruby red jelly of excellent flavor.
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Quinces
In the South Quinces are not planted for commer¬
cial purposes. They require deep rich soil and three
years time to bear. Plant 12 feet apart.
We only grow one variety, THE MEECH, large,
and fine and best of any for growth of tree and qual¬
ity of fruit.
PRICES: 1 year trees — 20 cents each, $2.25 per
doz. ; 2 year trees 35 cents each, $4.00 per doz.
Figs
This fruit adapts itself to a wide range of soils and
climates. By protecting the plants during winter
some varieties have been successfully grown in the
State of New York.
The Fig thrives in all portions of the Cotton Belt
of the South, and grows on most any soil that with¬
stands drouth. They specially like a good rich garden
soil, and as they are found growing luxuriantly near
trash piles, corners of buildings, chicken runs, shows
their fondness for rich soils.
As the shoots begin to grow a bloom bud is formed
as each leaf is formed, the first bud will begin to
ripen its fruit in June in South Texas, July in Central
Texas and August is North Texas, and then continue
to ripen until frost, and when frost comes the re¬
maining unripened figs will not ripen out. This shows
its everbearing feature which it is at home in the semi-
tropical countries where frost does not interfere. Some¬
times in North Texas the tops will winter kill more
or less, but rarely the entire tree. Cut off the frozen
portion of the tops, new shoots will come and bear
same season though starting to ripen later than they
would if not so winter killed.
PRICES
Each 10 100
18 to 24 inches _ $0.25 $2.25 $20.00
2 to 3 feet _ .40 3.50 30.00
BLACK ISCHIA. Medium, blue-black; good. Bears
abundant crops, and is hardy.
BROWN TURKEY. Medium; brown, sweet and ex¬
cellent; very prolific. Most reliable for field-culture.
One of our hardiest varieties.
BRUNSWICK. (Madonna, Broughton, etc.) Very
large; violet; pulp thick; quality good; productive and
hardy.
CELESTE. (Sugar, Celestial, etc.) Medium; pale
violet, with bloom ; sweet and excellent ; prolific ; early.
Hardiest of all Figs.
GREEN ISCHIA. (White Ischia.) Medium to large,
green with crimson pulp; excellent, prolific. Produces
fruit from middle of July until frost.
MAGNOLIA. Size medium to large, elongated, ovate
in form, with well-set neck; skin smooth, color pale
yellow, with purplish-brown flush; pulp dark red. The
trees commence bearing almost as soon as growth
starts, often producing 150 to 250 figs the same year
they are planted. The second year a profitable crop
is practically assured. Flavor and character closely
resemble the famous Smyrna Fig. This variety has
proven remarkably profitable under field conditions,
especially in very heavy, black, sticky and hog-wallow
soils.
PEACHES
Directions for Cultivating. A sandy loam is best
suited to the Peach, but it will adapt itself to almost
any soil, provided it is well drained. Plant one-year-
old trees 18x18 feet; cut the tree back to 18 to 24
inches, as it is always best to have a low-headed tree.
In the spring, after the growth has started, remove
Mamie Ross
all but three branches and let these be distributed so
that the tree will be well balanced. For the first two
years fertilize with well decomposed barnyard manure,
or a mixture of one part of cotton seed or bone meal
to two parts of acid phosphate. Apply IV2 to 2
pounds to each tree. After the third year avoid nitro¬
genous fertilizers and use a fertilizer containing a
good percentage of bone phosphate and potash and a
small percentage of nitrogen. Prune every year by
cutting off one-third of the previous year’s growth.
The head of the tree should be broad and open, so as
to allow free circulation of light and air.
Borers. Go through your orchard in March and
where you find gum around the surface clean away
the dirt and, with a knife or some sharp-pointed in¬
strument, follow up the borers and remove them, then
throw around the tree a small quantity of lime and
ashes. This plan, if rigidly enforced, will keep borers
down, give you better fruit, and greatly extend the
life of the trees.
There is a preparation now made that is claimed
to kill borers, and is so recommended by the U. S.
Department of Agriculture in Bulletin No. 796. It is
sold under the name of “KRYSTAL GAS.”
To prevent wormy peaches, spray with arsenate of
lead.
To prevent brown and other rots, spray with lime-
sulphur.
To eradicate San Jose and other scales, spray with
lime-sulphur solution, or scalecide.
PRICES
(See General Application of Quantity Prices and Sea¬
son Discounts, page 2.)
Standard Varieties
Each 10 100 1,000
3 to 4 feet _ $0.25 $2.25 $20.00 $175.00
4 to 5 feet _ .30 2.75 25.00 225.00
5 to 6 feet _ .40 3.75 35.00 325.00
The varieties are named as near in order of ripening
as possible. Dates mentioned are for North Texas.
They will be from four to six days earlier for each
100 miles southward, and same ratio later for corres¬
ponding distances north.
(Stubenrauch varieties in separate list, see page 8.
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June 1st or Earlier
MAYFLOWER. The earliest of all peaches. Me¬
dium size, red skin all over, white flesh. Considering
its extreme earliness the quality is very good; much
better than the old Alexander. Originated in North
Carolina.
First Part of June
EARLY WHEELER. Originated in Collin County,
Texas. A large showy white cling, with red cheek.
Very firm, of fair quality. It is valuable as a variety
to reach distant markets as it is as good a shipper
Latter Part of June
MAMIE ROSS. Originated in Dallas County, Texas.
A very successful and sure bearing variety, very pro¬
lific. Large, white with cream blush on one side.
White flesh, semi-cling.
EARLY ELBERTA. Rich yellow skin, with red
cheeks, giving a rich effect. The quality is of the
best, in fact superior to Elberta. It does not con¬
tain blood of the Elberta, but its quality and color
indicate a mixture of some Craw'ford or St. John blood.
It is very prolific and sure. There are other early
freestone varieties of yellow flesh called Early Elberta,
but the type we have is superior to any, and we know
will please.
CARMAN. Originated in Limestone County, Texas.
Has become a nationally famed variety. White flesh,
semi-cling. Very sure and prolific. Skin white, with
blush over two-thirds of surface. In appearance like
a highly colored Mamie Ross but later in season.
SLAPPY. Originated in Georgia. A yellow free¬
stone of the highest quality. Rather shy in bearing
but this fault is made up in the rich buttery eating
quality. Skin lemon-yellow more than half covered
with crimson.
First Part of July
HILEY. (Hiley Belle.) This is an extra fine peach
of a true freestone type of white flesh. Skin white
with red on one side. Shape slightly longer than
round. Of best quality and flesh inside has a crisp¬
ness much desired. Sure and prolific.
BELLE OF GEORGIA. Large size, white, freestone.
A good mate in a white variety for the Elberta in the
yellow. Of finer quality than Elberta and a good
shipper.
J. H. HALE. A large yellow freestone of fine qual¬
ity, coming in before Elberta. Round and not pointed
like Elberta. Originated in Georgia and doing well
over the South.
Late July and Early August
ELBERTA. Originated in Georgia. Well known for
its regular bearing of large crops of large size peaches.
The size, however, dependent upon the soil, as are all
varieties. In good, well prepared soil and when thin¬
ned, you get a fine crop of extra fine show peaches,
but if tree overbears and on thin soil, the size and
appearance are accordingly lowered. Flesh yellow, free¬
stone, large size and of good quality, while not the
richest. A standard for shipping and canning.
September and Later
SALWAY. Brought from England many years ago.
A yellow freestone of best quality, and fine for can¬
ning. Skin rich yellow covered with red.
HENRIETTA. A most attractive yellow clingstone.
Skin rich yellow with red cheek. Quality of the best.
Fine for eating and for sweet pickles.
THE STUBENRAUCH PEACHES
It is with a great satisfaction to us we offer several
of Mr. Stubenrauch’s Originations in Peaches. We
know it will add to our reputation already gained
for introducing varieties of only proven merit. Many
know' of these productions by reading of them in the
Horticultural Press, especially the Farm and Ranch,
which at different times during the past few years
have full-page accounts to these new varieties of '
Mr. Stubenrauch’s productions.
PRIC
For Season of 1929-1930 we will not have any larg.
We have only June Bud 18 to 24 inch size at 25 cents
The proprietor of the Munson Nurseries visited the
orchards of Mr. Stubenrauch in the summer of 1923.
for the purpose of selecting his best varieties to propa¬
gate and introduce.
sizes iu sivck
each, $2.25 per 10, $20.00 per 100.
The Varieties Are Described About in Their Order of Ripening
IMPROVED VICTOR. In appearance and color sim¬
ilar to Victor or Mayflower, but much larger in size.
White, semi-cling. Ripens before Carman.
TENA. A week or ten days in advance of Elberta.
Color a brighter red and yellow than the Elberta with
quality much better. It is a cross of- Mamie Ross
with Elberta. It blooms late with Mamie Ross and
rarely injured by cold. It is a high class yellow free¬
stone.
LIBERTY. Is a large handsome yellow cling. A
cross of a selected superior Elberta with Bell October.
(Bell October is a handsome large yellow freestone
ripening late in September, and contains some Indian
blood.) Full of red juice of best quality. Ripens
close after the Tena.
FRANK. Has already made quite a record as many
have testified. It was first introduced by us in fall
of 1915. Begins to ripen as Elberta is passing out,
about August 10th in Central Texas and August 20th
In North Texas. The past summer makes its twentieth
year it has fruited without a miss in the Stubenrauch
orchard. It is a rich yellow and red cling, above
medium in size, of very fine eating quality. In shape
and color it resembles its mother parent, the Bell
October.
LIZZIE. Closely follows the Frank in ripening, and
a full sister to it, but a freestone, yellow flesh, of
high quality and of large size.
EMILE CLING. A seedling of the Frank. Will
average larger in size, the yellow skin almost entirely
covered with red. Flesh yellow, juicy, of fine quality.
Begins to ripen just as the last fruit of Frank is gone.
CARRIE. Another Frank seedling, equally produc¬
tive and certain. A yellow cling. Round, and larger
than Frank, with beautiful red cheek.
BARBARA. A freestone ripening with the two
clingstones Emile and Carrie. Barbara was introduced
by us in fall 1916. It is a Bell October and Elberta
cross. Round, large. Excellent qqality, extra fine for
canning. A fine grower and immense producer. A
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fifteen-year old tree in the Stubenrauch orchard has a
spread of limbs of 37 feet, and has borne ten-bushel
crops at several different times.
KATIE. Can well be called the September Elberta
on account of its large size and shape similar to El¬
berta. It begins to start ripening as the Barbara
passes out. Large size, yellow flesh, freestone, with
yellow and red skin. Of best quality. Blooms late
and rarely injured by frosts or winter colds. It is
an Elberta and Bell October cross.
FREDERICKA. One of the young generation origi¬
nations of the Stubenrauch productions. A fine com¬
panion for Katie. A large yellow freestone of very
fine flavor. Skin yellow and red of high color.
GOLDEN CHINESE CLING. Seedling of Lucile,
which is a full sister to Frank. Of very large size,
yellow flesh, rich yellow skin covered with red. A
very firm but juicy cling.
GOLDEN CHINESE FREE. A full sister to Golden
Chinese Cling. Rich buttery quality. Large, hand¬
some, with beautiful red over yellow skin. Com¬
mences to ripen as Katie is going out, a fine sort
to close the season.
PLUMS
For best results Plums demand a rich soil and addi¬
tional fertility given after a few years proves berie
ficial. While Plums like good soil they thrive on
thinner soil than peach. In a combination orchard,
plant the plums on the higher land if on a slope, and
then follow with peach, then apple and pear. This
may not do justice to the plum by giving it the thin¬
ner soil, and they would do better on the better soil,
yet the method of planting just stated is best for
all the fruits mentioned, thereby getting best average
results. If plums are planted on the better soil, you
will get better results, but this forces the peach on
the thinner soil, which will not respond as readily to
the thinner soil as will the plum.
Prune Plum trees in same way as peach (which
see.)
Plant same distances as peach.
Curculio and Brown Rot are worst enemies of plum.
To prevent curculio, spray Arsenate of Lead just
as petals are falling, and repeat twice, 15 days apart.
Brown Rot is prevented by spraying with summer
strength of lime-sulphur when fruit is one-third grown,
and again two weeks later.
“YELLOW IOWA” or “TRY ME.” An unknown
variety, possibly a seedling that came in a lot of
trees received by a neighbor as a subscription pre¬
mium. Large, slightly heart-shaped, yellow skin and
flesh of best quality.
AMERICA. A hybrid of Robinson with Abundance.
Tree very thrifty, symmetrical, spreading; fruit me¬
dium to large, bright golden ground with pink cheek,
dotted white; flesh firm, stone medium to large, cling.
BURBANK. Large, clear purplish red, flesh deep
yellow, very sweet and agreeable flavor. Very prolific.
SATSUMA. A Japan variety. Tree upright. Fruit
large, round, dark purple skin, with intense blood
red flesh. Fine for fancy preserves.
, GOLD. A variety that is becoming quite popular
'Tin the Southwest owing to its good tree and reliable
bearing qualities. Large, yellow skin with light yel-
1m v flesh, round.
faj MINCO. Seedling of Wayland pollinated by Miner.
Tree very vigorous, free from disease. Fruit large,
red, very late. This is one of the best late plums,
fine for jellies, preserves, etc. Very rarely injured by
late frosts.
PRICES
(See General Application of Quantity Prices and Sea¬
son Discounts, page 2.)
Each
10
100
1,000
2
to
3
feet _
$0.25
$2.25
$20.00
$180.00
3
to
4
feet -
.40
3.50
35.00
340.00
4
to
5
feet _
.50
4.50
40.00
385.00
5
to
6
feet _
.60
5.50
50.00
475.00
MAY BEAUTY. A hybrid of Abundance with some
Chickasaw variety. Tree spreading, heavy cropper.
Fruit bright red, medium size, ripening and coloring
uniformly all over. Ripe here May 20th. While it
ripens early, it blooms late thus escaping freezes that
kill the earlier blooming varieties. In quality it is
of the best.
ABUNDANCE. Medium if allowed to mature as the
fruit sets on tree, but large when fruit is properly
thinned. As this variety is inclined to overbear, it is
best that the fruit be thinned by taking at least one-
half to two-thirds the fruit off when size of small
marbles; the remaining fruit will be of extra size to
more than make the same yield. Roundish, skin yel¬
low, washed with purple with a bloom, flesh yellow,
juicy, sub-acid with apricot flavor, quality superb.
OMAHA (Hybrid). This is another very promising
variety being vigorous in growth and free from dis¬
ease. Being an American- Japanese hybrid, it inherits
the hardiness and productiveness from each parent and
produces great crops of coral fruit that is yellow flesh¬
ed and of good quality.
Cherry-Plum Hybrids
Price same as for Plum.
COMPASS. This is a hybrid of a plum and cherry.
In size larger than the largest cherry but rather a
small plum. Shape of plum with cherry quality. It
will succeed where the true cherries will not and thus
afford one with the best possible substitutes for the
cherry. The tree is vigorous, bears young. The fruit
is red, rather tart. Fine for jellies and preserves.
Ripens early in June.
Hansen Originations
OPATA PLUM. A hybrid of the Sand Cherry of
South Dakota and a Japanese Plum. Flesh greenish-
yellow, with deep red skin. Medium size. Sweet and
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pleasantly flavored. Acid until good ripe. Best to
head low and allow it to bush up from the ground.
Ripens with Abundance.
WANETA PLUM. Largest in size of all the Hansen
hybrids. Cross of America with a Japanese variety.
Flesh dark yellow, covered with rich dark red skin.
Very attractive. Ripens after Burbank.
APRICOTS
Apricots are not a successful commercial fruit in
North or Central Texas on account of their tendency
to early blooming; but when they do set a crop, there
is no nicer fruit. In West Texas, New Mexico, and
on high grounds they are more successful in setting
crops. While the fruit is smaller in the Cluster and
Nellie they are more hardy in flower here than the
Moorpark or Royal which have larger and more showy
fruit. Apricots succeed best in semi-lime soils, and
good rich sandy loam with clay subsoil. Cultural
methods the same as for peach. Apricots ripen here
in May and Early June.
Prices same as for Plum trees.
CLUSTER. This variety originated in Texas several
years ago from seed of the Russian apricot. Medium
size, good quality. In Central West Texas it is
claimed it never misses setting a crop. Here it sets
better than the average apricot though it misses some
seasons.
SUPERB. A variety better adapted in Ozark section
of the United States. Large, best quality, late season.
MOORPARK. Large, yellowish green with brownish
red on sunny side, marked with numerous dark specks,
flesh bright orange, parts readily from the seed; grown
largely for commercial purposes, in those sections
adapted for apricots, especially for canning and evap¬
orating.
ROYAL. European, large, slightly oval, dull yellow
with red next the sun, flesh orange yellow with rich,
vinous flavor. An important commercial variety.
Cherries
Require very best drouth-resisting soil. Peculiarly
adapted in the South for planting in back yard of
town lots, as they succeed better in such situations
than in orchard planting. In Oklahoma and north¬
ward they are successful for orchard planting. They
like the slightly limy soils better than the sandy soils,
and do quite well on mixed soils. Plant 18 to 20 feet
apart.
We grow only varieties of the Duke and Morello
class (Sour Cherries), as they are the only classes
that will succeed in this part of the South. The Sweet
Cherries (Hearts and Bigarreaus) are not successful
here.
Prices: 3 to 4 ft., 50 cents each, S5.00 per dozen;
4 to 5 feet, 75 cents each, S7.00 per dozen.
EARLY RICHMOND. Light pinkish red, medium
size, round. Successful over a greater range of coun¬
try than almost any other variety.
NEW CENTURY. Thought to be a combination of
the Duke and Morello types. Originated in Grayson
County, Texas. Fruit medium to large, light red, of
fair quality. Tree strong, upright, foliage rather broad,
and free from mildew.
ENGLISH MORELLO. Latest to ripen of the sour
cherries. Very dark red, size small. Hangs on tree
well after ripening. Tree dwarfish.
LARGE MONTMORENCY. The best cherry for
general use. Large size; rich red. Very productive;
follows Early Richmond. A good bearer.
Japan Persimmons
for the Fall Market
The Japan Persimmon is thoroughly at home in the
Cotton Belt. It does especially well in the Coast Re¬
gion. Some varieties have succeeded in Middle Ken¬
tucky and Virginia, also are growing successfully in
Southern New Jersey.
The tree is a vigorous grower and an early and
most prolific bearer. In fact, the tree is apt to over¬
bear, and, therefore, the fruit must be properly thin¬
ned. The persimmons will succeed with little care or
attention, but to get the best results it should receive
the proper care and attention as to fertilization and
cultivation.
A careful selection of varieties will give fruit from
August until frost. If the fruit is harvested before it
is touched by frost, and house-ripened, the quality be¬
comes greatly improved. Some varieties have dark
flesh which are edible while the fruit is hard; whereas
the light flesh varieties must be thoroughly matured
before they can be eaten, as they are very astringent
until fully ripened. The fruit of nearly every variety
begins to color when half grown, but should be al¬
lowed to hang upon the trees just before frost is ex¬
pected, or in the case of early ripening varieties, when
fully matured. Many of the late-ripening varieties can
be kept until February. Some varieties will be seed¬
less during certain years, and then again in other
years they will contain more or less seeds. Further¬
more, both round and pointed specimens are some¬
times produced on the same tree.
PRICES
Each 10 100
2 to 3 feet _ §0.40 $3.75 $35.00
3 to 4 feet _ .60 5.00 47.50
4 to 5 feet _ .75 7.00 65.00
AMONG. (Yemon.) Round; flattened; deeply rib¬
bed; dark, orange-red; two and one-half to three inches
in diameter; average weight six ounces; flesh red; very
sweet and sometimes edible while still solid.
COSTATA. (Medium.) Conical pointed; two and
one-eighth inches long by two and five-eighth inches
in diameter. Skin salmon yellow; flesh light-yellow;
astringent 'while solid, excellent when ripe. Ripens
late ; fine keeper ; tree a rapid and upright grower.
Luxuriant foliage.
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GAILEY. This variety is mainly sold for pollina¬
tion of other persimmons and for the flowers. Fruit
small, pointed end, flesh firm and juicy. Dull red
color. One should be planted for every ten trees of
other varieties.
HYAKUME. This is perhaps the most desirable of
all the round, red-fleshed varieties, and as the fruit
affects various shapes, it is known under many names,
such as Pound, etc. Fruit large, averaging three
inches in diameter and five ounces in weight; usually
flattened, but elongated forms are quite common upon
the same branch ; flesh bright orange-red. Keeps very
late; must be soft before being edible. Tree of moder¬
ate height.
TAMOPAN. (Big Grindstone.) In Japan this is
considered the best of all Persimmons. Fruit bright
orange-red; skin thick and tough; flesh light colored;
seedless; of excellent quality. Some without astring-
ency and can be eaten while hard. The tree is a
thrifty grower.
TRIUMPH. Originated in Florida, but grown from
seed imported from Japan. Tomato shaped; medium
size, two and three-quarters to three inches; skin
smooth and bright red ; flesh yellow, firm and of fine
quality. Very few seeds. Tree a strong and upright
grower. Very productive.
Japan Persimmon
NATIVE PERSIMMONS
The Native Persimmon, though not as large and
showy as the Japanese varieties, have a flavor not
to be found in the latter. We have selected the very
best native, and a hybrid of a native and Japanese.
JOSEPHINE. A native found growing in Missouri
some thirty years ago. Medium in size (American or
native), but none finer in quality to be found.
KAWAKAMI. A hybrid of the Josephine with the
Yemon Japanese. Shape of fruit like the native but
much larger. Has much of the Native quality, and a
fine persimmon.
Prices: Nice one-year trees, 40 cents each, $4.00
per dozen.
Mulberries
Mulberries will flourish in any soil or situation.
Where ample space is given, they will make fine in¬
dividual specimens. The fruiting varieties make fine
trees for the poultry yard, as fowls will eat all fruit
as it falls from the trees so none will go to waste.
PRICES
Each Doz. 100
3 to 4 feet _ $0.35 $3.50 $27.00
4 to 5 feet _ .50 5.00 37.50
5 to 7 feet _ .75 7.50 55.00
HICKS’ EVERBEARING. Profuse bearer of fruit
for three months; black in color and fruit one to one
,and one-half inches long. Mild in acid.
MUNSON. An extra fine specimen found among a
lot of Russian Mulberry years ago. It has thicker
but shorter fruit than the Hicks. Bears very full and
lasts two months. More acid than Hicks thus making
good pies.
MALE RUSSIAN. A non-bearing or stamite speci¬
men found several years ago among a lot of Russian
Mulberries, and we have kept this type pure by graft¬
ing from the original tree. Makes a most excellent
shade, and especially so where one desires the mulberry
for shade without annoyance of fruit falling to side¬
walks. The foliage is dense and beautiful. The tree
makes a shapely, compact head. Has been found to
give most excellent satisfaction in West Texas and in
New Mexico ft'here most other shade trees fail.
RASPBERRIES
All varieties of Raspberries are not successful in the
Southwest. The finest varieties of the North and
East are failures here as they will not endure the
long, drouthy summers that we sometimes have. But
those varieties named below after testing over many
years are found to be quite successful in the South¬
west, especially so on favored locations and soils.
Raspberries require the best drouth resisting soil, and
if possible in a location where the soil is kept cool.
They suffer more during the hot drouthy days of
August than any other period of the season. For this
reason it will be beneficial to mulch the ground about
the plants with straw after the crop is off to keep
the soil moist and cool.
VARIETIES AND PRICES
KANSAS. This is one of the best blackcaps that
we have grown, being the largest and very prolific.
Doz. 50 100 300 ‘ 1000
$0.50 $2.00 $3.75 $10.00 $30.00
CARDINAL. A very large, dark red, prolific variety
of best quality of the successful Southwestern varie¬
ties.
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.60 $2.40 $4.50 $13.00 $35.00
ST. REGIS. Large, firm, red sort. Bears from
April on to hot weather in the South, and it is claimed
it will bear on to frost in the North.
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.60 $2.40 $4.50 $13.00 $35.00
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BLACKBERRIES AND DEWBERRIES
These fruits are easily grown and very valuable.
The vines bear the second year after planting and
yield fruit that is profitable for both home and market.
Blackberries thrive almost in any soil, but give far
better results on good rich ground and good cultiva¬
tion. The ground should be manured each season.
Blackberries (and Raspberries) bear their fruit upon
the canes grown the prior summer. Then the canes
that bore their fruit will die that fall, while new
canes that come up during the spring and summer are
the ones to bear next spring. In pruning in the fall
the old canes that bore the fruit should be removed
by cutting off at the ground, and the new canes cut
back at the point where they want to bend downwards,
so that the canes after pruning, will stand erect and
firm.
Varieties and Prices
MAYES DEWBERRY. (Austin’s Improved. Austin-
Mayes.) This is about the only Dewberry grown com¬
mercially in North Texas. Very large, fine flavor,
early and prolific. Fine for home use and local mar¬
ket. Makes preserves and jelly of a different flavor
than blackberries. (The dewberries found in South
Texas are not suited in North Texas.)
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.40 $1.00 $1.75 $5.00 $12.00
THORNLESS DEWBERRY. This is a sport of the
Mayes Dewberry, bearing berries as large in size and
in a great quantity, with quality of flavor about the
same. Otherwise like the Mayes except as the name
indicates it is -without thorns, which makes it quite
desirable.
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.75 $3.00 $5.00 $12.00 $35.00
EARLY HARVEST. This is one of the best early
blackberries grown in the Southwest. It has a perfect
flower. In order to get best results it should be
pruned close as it is inclined to set more fruit than it
can ripen in case season is drouthy. Does best upon
rich, well manured land.
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.75 $2.50 $4.00 $10.00 $25.00
McDONALD BLACKBERRY. This appears to be a
hybrid of a blackberry and dewberry. Large and of
good quality. Earliest of all blackberries and begins
a very few days after the Mayes dewberry. Having
a pistillate or purely female flower, it will not set fruit
alone as it must get its pollen from a staminate or
perfect flowering kind growing near and blooming at
same time. The Mayes Dewberry, Sorsby or Early
Harvest Blackberry are good.
Early Harvest Blackberry
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.50 $1.50 $2.50 $7.00 $18.00
DALLAS. This is one of the most sure of all black¬
berries and endures Texas climate well. Ripens after
McDonald and before the Robison. Has rather droop¬
ing vine, thorny, very productive, medium size berry
of fine quality.
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.50 $1.50 $2.50 $7.00 $18.00
ROBISON. This is the best of all blackberries
and the very best of late ripening varieties for the
Southwest. On good soil produces heavy crop of large
berries almost as large though not so juicy as the
old Kittatinney (which we dropped years ago on ac¬
count of its poor resistance to rust). Best canning
variety.
Doz. 50 100 300 1000
$0.75 $2.50 $4.50 $12.00 $35.00
The Texas Wonder Blackberry
(The statements below are made by Mr. C. P. Orr,
the originator and introducer of the variety. Reports
we have received from plants sent out two years ago,
are quite favorable from a large range of territory.)
This berry ripens with the Klondike strawberry
(slightly later), excellent flavor, has large tender core,
and many of the berries measure one and one-fourth
inches long, three-fourths inch in diameter (no, this
is not the smallest, but a little above the average).
Best shipper of any. Carries well 48 hours by ex¬
press. Extremely hardy. Texas winters do not kill
the leaves. A good canner (heavy, they sink in
water). Ripening period three weeks. It’s long
blooming period will give reasonable crop, if first
blooms are killed by frost. They are propagated from
tips, hence the price of plants will always be high.
Good feeder for other berries, will thrive on large
variety of soils, bears nice crop first spring after set¬
ting, reaches its best about six years old. A normal
crop is 125 to 150 crates per acre if vines are cut
off at ground each year after crop is gathered.
This berry can not be grown one year in nursery
row, and then sold as others. It is such a strong
grower and has such deep roots, that it makes a
profitable crop the first year from tips. Yes, this is
hard to believe, but true. It can only be used in the
spring nursery trade. Plants should be set as potato
or cabbage plants are set. Rows should be 10 feet
wide, and sandy or red clay land is best. Put 200
to 400 pounds of cotton seed meal per acre (first
year — nothing afterwards). Cultivate clean like cot¬
ton. They run the first year, then grow similar to
McDonald (half-bush). All vines, new and old, should
be cut off at the ground each year as soon as crop
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is off. Vines should not be allowed to get over 3 feet.
Cut off tips of vines; this causes them to thicken.
The young plants will not be mature enough to dig
until about March 1. You can order with your other
stock and we will book and reserve your plants until
ready to dig.
PRICES
SI. 00 per dozen, $3.50 per 50, $6.00 per 100,
$50.00 per 1000, $40.00 per 1000, in lots of 3000
or more.
Strawberries
Set the plants as you would tomato or potato plants,
one foot by two or two and a half feet apart. Give
each plant a pint or quart of water. Straw (free of
seed) or leaves should be spread as a mulch over the
ground to cover partially or entirely the plants through
the winter. During warm spells, rake the mulch of
straw or leaves away from the plants. This can
easily be done w rth a small home patch, and the
mulch raked back to the plants during freezing
weather.
Plant in rows 3V2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in
the row, which will require in round numbers 8,000
plants per acre. Or if in rows 31/2 feet by 2 feet
apart in row, 6,000 plants per acre. In garden plat
where cultivating is to be done entirely by hoe,
plant 2 feet by 2 feet each way, at this distance a
plat of ground 50 by 50 feet will take 600 plants.
A good loamy sandy soil about 10 to 12 inches deep
over clay subsoil is best. They respond wonderfully
to fertilizing. See books on Strawberry Culture as
listed on page 4.
Applying Fertilizers
In applying commercial fertilizers, it is best to scat¬
ter them broadcast or drill them into the soil after
plowing or spading. If applied before plowing or spad¬
ing, they are almost certain to be covered too deeply
for best results. When applied to the plowed surface,
the fertilizers can be thoroughly mixed with the soil
by means of the rake or harrow, and they will then
be within easy reach of the plant roots.
Limestone is believed by many persons to injure
strawberries, and it is considered inadvisable to apply
it to strawberry land.
Missionary (S) Early
The Missionary is practically the only variety grown
in Florida. It is the berry which attracts so much
attention in northern markets during the winter and
early spring. The Missionary gives excellent success
in all the southern states. The plants are tall, healthy,
vigorous, productive, and good runner producers. The
berries are of fine color, excellent flavor, medium to
large in size, well-colored to the center, juicy and firm.
They are good shippers and ripen much earlier than
the fruit of the Klondike. We recommend the Mis¬
sionary particularly for planting by southern growers
from Florida to California.
The Lady Thompson is another great southern
strawberry. It originated in North Carolina and has
been very popular in the Southeast. The fruit is of
medium size and somewhat light in color. The berries
are particularly good shippers. The plants are par¬
ticularly good drouth resisters and are very produc¬
tive. The variety is grown extensively in the South
and in southern California.
Klondike (S) Medium
The Klondike is still a popular variety in the South
because of its ability to return profits. Its strong
points are its great productivity, its adaptability to a
great variety of soils, its freedom from disease, the
firm flesh and deep, rich color of its fruit, and its
market, shipping and canning qualities. Any berry
that possesses so many good characteristics is bound
to be popular.
The heavy, dark green leaves and long rank stems
are a big help in protecting the blossoms from frost,
which is of great importance to both home and com¬
mercial growers. We have more than once seen the
Klondike escape frost injury when other varieties
growing beside it suffered badly.
yJ Lady Corneille (S) Medium
This wonderful strawberry represents a rare com¬
bination of qualities. The plants are unusually healthy,
thrifty, large, strong and robust. The variety is re¬
markably resistant to rust and leaf spot, and the roots
strike deeply into the soil, thus insuring plenty of
moisture and fertility for good growth and productivity.
The variety produces runners freely and succeeds un¬
der both the single hill and matted row system.
The fruit is of large size, rich glossy color, slightly
elongated and sometimes wedge-shaped, with bright
golden seeds that give the berries a wonderful appear¬
ance. The quality for both home use and market is
unsurpassed. The fruit starts to ripen at about the
same time as that of the Dunlap and Klondike, but
its season is longer than that of either. The berries
are produced on heavy, thick stems, and are quite
uniform in shape and size. The flowers bear pollen
profusely, thus insuring good pollenation. The plants
are staminate and can be grown alone with entire suc¬
cess.
Aroma (S) Late
The Aroma is one of the best late varieties for both
northern and southern sections. It is the one variety
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that comes nearest to being fitted for both the North
and South. It is especially well adapted for the belt
of territory several hundred miles north and south of
the Mason and Dixon line.
Mastodon
The Mastodon, which was just recently introduced,
is a fall bearing variety of great promise. Wonderful
things are claimed for this new variety. It may be
the fall bearing variety that the horticultural world
has been waiting for. If you are interested in the fall
bearing varieties, we recommend that you try out this
variety, in addition to growing also the Progressive
or the Champion, for it may prove particularly well
adapted to your conditions and you will then have a
lead on your competitors. This variety should give
excellent results throughout the northern half of the
country, especially where water can be applied during
dry weather and where special attention can be given
to the plants.
PRICES
Postpaid Express
Varieties
12
25
50
100
500
1,000
5,000
Missionary _
_ $0.30
$0.50
$0.75
$1.25
$4.00
$7.00
$30.00
Lady Thompson -
_ .30
.50
.75
1.25
4.00
7.00
30.00
Klondike _
_ .25
.40
.60
1.00
3.00
5.00
20.00
Lady Corneille _
_ .35
.60
.90
1.50
5.00
8.00
35.00
Aroma _
..... _ .30
.50
.75
1.25
4.00
7.00
30.00
Mastodon _
_ .75
1.25
2.00
3.00
12.00
20 00
96.00
PECANS
Pecans are a paying investment when the proper
stock is used and given the right soil and climate.
We offer the best varieties, having large size, good
flavor, thin shell and easy cracking qualities, all of
which are propagated from grafts or buds on three
year seedlings. They are hardy and satisfactory.
Plant Pecans 50 to 60 feet apart, according to soil
which should be good. Pecans grow well on rich bot¬
tom soils, on high land of the sandy pine levels, on
sandy soil where there is a clay subsoil, but not in
deep sand and never in pipe clay or undrained land.
A sour soil will kill or injure the trees and never be
satisfactory. To get crops, you must cultivate, fer¬
tilize and properly prune the trees. The Pecan is long
lived. Our trees, if properly cared for, should bear in
five years, bear paying crops at eight years and should
produce 16 to 20 lbs. of nuts per tree at 10 years.
Planting and Cultivating. After Pecans reach ma¬
turity in fall, transplant any time until March. Keep
roots covered with moss or wet sacks at all times be¬
fore planting. The roots must not dry out. Dig hole
for tree before exposing roots. Hole should be 2 feet
wide and deep enough to set tree trifle lower than it
stood in nursery. When hole is dug, take one tree
and cut off ends of broken roots with sharp knife.
Cut off part of tap root so the tree will force lateral
roots. Fill hole half full around roots with well pul¬
verized top soil enrichened with either the proper
amount of well-rotted stable manure, bone meal, or
high grade fertilizer, thoroughly mixed with the soil.
Pack earth firmly as the hole is filled, but leave
two inches of loose soil on top. When soil is very
dry, pour water in hole when partly filled. Trees over
four feet should be cut back to four feet high after
planting. Be careful not to break eyes of trees when
handling. Keep trees cultivated and properly pruned.
Between the rows, you may plant cotton, potatoes,
melons, or any cover crop for several years, but never
small grain. When trees go into bearing, plant and
turn under a cover crop of soy beans, vetch or clover.
Excellent results are obtained in planting Pecans
with dynamite — one-half pound of dynamite placed
two feet below level is ample.
We list a few varieties of two general classes of
the thin-shelled high quality Pecans — the Eastern and
the Western.
The “Eastern Varieties” were originally found in
Louisiana, Mississippi, and adjoining states in the
Southeast. The Western Varieties were found in the
Central West Texas. For the bottom lands of North
and Central Texas, East Texas, and states east thereof
we suggest the Eastern Varieties as the best. For
upland elevations in North and Central Texas, and all
of West Texas, and West and Central Oklahoma we
suggest the Western Varieties. The Western Varieties
will not do so well in bottom lands, while they are
the best for uplands of North Texas, and the Eastern
Varieties are better for bottom lands and not so well
adapted for uplands in same sections.
Eastern
D ELM AS. Size large to very large; shell moder¬
ately thin; kernel plump; quality good to very good;
flavor excellent. Tree vigorous, productive. The most
beautiful shade tree.
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SCHLEY. One of the best. Size medium to large.
Shell very thin; kernel plump; quality very rich;
flavor excellent ; moderately productive, but a regular
bearer. Subject to scab near the coast. Recommend¬
ed for humid belt or where irrigated.
STUART. More extensively planted in the East
than any other variety. Size medium to large; shell
of average thickness, kernel plump; quality good;
flavor sweet. Moderately productive. Has succeeded
east of Central Texas. Should be discarded in Cen¬
tral and West Texas.
SUCCESS. Rather recent introduction. Size large
to very large; shell of average thickness, kernel
plump; quality rich; flavor very good. Generally re¬
ported to be highly prolific. Gaining in favor in South
and Southeast Texas.
Western
SOVEREIGN. (Texas Prolific.) San Saba, Texas:
Number per pound, 52; per cent meat, 56. Nut very
beautiful and attractive. In richness and flavor it is
one of the best that ever came out of a shell, good
enough for the Queen of England. The tree is beau¬
tiful, healthy and is in the heavy bearing class; often
producing nuts in the nursery row. You can recog¬
nize its breeding by its silky foliage.
BURKETT. Callahan County, Texas: Burkett is
our most popular pecan. It is a favorite most all
over the state. The cut used in this folder is an ex¬
act reproduction of a nut sent us by R. B. Metcalfe,
San Angelo, Texas, which weighed 37 nuts to the
pound, and tested 58 per cent meat. Tree very
healthy, and regular bearer. Burkett should have
another variety with it for perfect pollination.
HALBERT. Coleman, Texas: Halbert is the most
prolific of all varieties I have seen except Alexander.
It begins bearing in the nursery row. Nut is medium
size, shell very thin, kernel unusually plump, quality
rich, flavor excellent. Should be planted in West
Texas and places of similar climatic conditions. Should
be one of the best varieties for the Plains and Western
Oklahoma, being early to ripen.
Eastern Varieties
Delmas, Stuart, Success, Schley —
Each
Doz.
100
1
to
2
feet
_ $0.60
$6.00
$45.00
2
to
3
feet
_ .90
9.00
65.00
3
to
4
feet
_ _ 1.25
12.00
90.00
4
to
5
feet
. . . ... 1.75
17.50
150.00
Western Varieties
Sovereign (Texas Prolific), Burkett,
Halbert —
Each
Doz.
100
1
to
2
feet
_ $1.00
$10.00
$90.00
2
to
3
feet
_ 1.25
12.50
100.00
3
to
4
feet.
_ .... 1.60
16.00
140.00
EXTRA LARGE SIZES FOR SHADE OR MORE
IMMEDIATE RESULTS
Eastern Varieties —
6 to 7 feet _ $2.00
7 to 8 feet _ 2.35
8 to 10 feet _ 2.60
Western Varieties —
4 to 5 feet _ $2.00
5 to 6 feet _ 2.25
The Mahan Pecan
We take great pleasure in offering our customers the
opportunity of securing trees of the Mahan Pecan, as
a real horticultural sensation that is sweeping the
country. We show a picture of a tree only 19 months
old bearing over a pound of nuts. So far the nuts
have brought wholesale over $1.00 per pound.
While we have not fruited this variety on our place,
we find from investigation that it can be relied upon
MAHAN PECAN NUTS AND TREE 19 MONTHS OLD.
ALREADY BEARING.
to succeed anywhere the Stuart, Success and those
Eastern varieties will grow. This will include almost
the entire Southeast of the 98th meridian and South
of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee, includes these
states.
The Nut — A giant in size, supreme in quality. Thin
of shell, attractive to the eye.
The Tree — A vigorous grower, unusually large, beau
tiful foliage, prolific early bearer, annual producer, very
ornamental.
Years of closest observation fail to disclose a par¬
ticle of Scab, or any disease either of tree or nut, or
the parent tree or any of the nursery trees.
Size of Nut — 33 make a pound.
The trees we offer are grown by the Monticello
Nursery, and will be labeled “MAHAN” with an alu¬
minum label, and copyright.
Origin of the Mahan Pecan
Eighteen years ago, J. M. Chestnut of Kosciusko.
Miss., was visiting the State Fair at Jackson, and
persuaded a man roaming around with a glass jar of
fine pecans to sell five of the nuts for $1.00, Mr.
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When you clip out this order blank, you will mutilate this leaf in the catalog, however, we will
send you another copy of catalog on receipt of this blank containing your order for Mahan Pecan
T rees.
ORDER BLANK FOR MAHAN PECAN TREES
Place . . .
Date . . .
Munson Nurseries,
Denison, Texas.
Gentlemen:
You may enter my order for . Mahan (trade-mark registered)
Pecan Trees . . . , at $ . each,
to be shipped about . . . . — .
to . . . .
via express collect unless otherwise stated. Terms of payment not less than 20% with order
and balance before trees are shipped, or trees to be shipped C. O. D. for unpaid balance.
Realizing the advantages of having all propagating of the Mahan variety done by one
nursery so as to keep the strain clear and true to type, and realizing the great expense of
the widespread testing and investigation of the Mahan variety and the great cost of its
introduction, it is a protection to the general public as well as the Monticello Nursery Com¬
pany from the imposition of substitution and misbranding often practiced by unscrupulous
dealers. This is intended to prevent fakirs from misbranding and marketing inferior varie¬
ties of pecans and pecan trees as genuine Mahan. Furthermore this will enable nut grow¬
ers who purchase genuine Mahan pecan trees to reap the rewards of the high prices on
the nut markets for the Mahan nuts without having the damaging influence of bogus and
inferior sorts which may be substituted as genuine. Thus the reputation of the Mahan for
being the finest quality pecan in the world, with thin shell, large size, early bearer, luxuri¬
ant grower, and most profitable to raise will be maintained and protected by the co-opera¬
tion of the Monticello Nursery Company and the purchasers of all Mahan trees, for the
general good of all purchasers. Therefore, in addition to the money consideration I will
also agree not to allow anyone either directly or indirectly to use the Mahan trees pur¬
chased from you or any wood or buds from the trees for propagating purposes nor will I
myself use the Mahan trees or buds or wood from the trees for propagating purposes, before
1937. In the event that any part of this covenant is breached or violated, you or your as¬
signs are to have the right to apply for and obtain injunction or other legal remedy from
court of proper jurisdiction.
(Signed) .....
Mail address
Chestnut took them home to Kosciusko and planted
them. One of the young trees that came up showed
EXCEPTIONAL VIGOR and when it started bearing
the nuts were much finer quality and larger size than
the original nuts planted. The tree continued to bear
good crops and when it was 14 years old bore about
80 pounds.
Price of the Mahan Trees
All size trees are of the same price, first orders
being given preference on the larger trees.
This tree is sold under a special Non-propagating
agreement, which must be assented to by signing the
agreement, which is published in this catalog for your
information, and is a part of the consideration in addi¬
tion to the money price. Copy the agreement as pub¬
lished, or clip it from the catalog, or send to us for
extra blank.
Price of a single tree _ $ 6.50
Price of two trees _ 12.00
Price of three to eleven trees, each _ 5.50
Price of 12 or more trees, each _ 5.00
Asparagus
This earliest and finest of spring vegetables is
among the earliest cultivated and most profitable. A
bed once planted suffers no deterioration for many
years if it is properly attended to and is well manured.
See that the ground is well manured and well drained;
work it up fine and deep, and make it very rich with
well rotted barnyard manure. Place the plants 8
inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. Spread out the
roots in a trench made deep enough to permit their
crowns to be covered with 3 to 4 inches of mellow
dirt. Give bed liberal dressings of manure at inter¬
vals.
Set the Plants Fairly Deep
Asparagus plants should be set 10 to 12 inches
deep. In the home garden, they can be set in a
trench dug with a spade. For commercial plantations,
the rows should be opened with a 12 to 14-inch plow,
throwing the soil out on both sides. The loose dirt
should then be removed with a shovel or pulled aside
in the furrow with a hoe. The rows should be made
4 to 5 feet apart.
The plants should be set about 2 feet apart in the
bottom of the furrow or trench. Spread the roots out
in their natural position and cover them with 1 to 2
inches of fine moist soil. As the young shoots begin
to grow, work the soil gradually to them until the
trench is level. Following this, practice level cultivat¬
ing throughout the season.
We list the best variety, the MARTHA WASHING¬
TON. One year, 40 cents per dozen, $1.75 per 50,
$3.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000.
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GRAPES
The Universal Fruit
The paragraphs are lettered for easy reference in
case of correspondence.
A. This ancient fruit is at home on any character
of soil and there is not a place that should be with¬
out it. Whether in the vineyard or arbors, backyards,
or trained on fences, porches or buildings, the grape
bears with astonishing regularity.
B. All bearing grapes have one of two kinds of
flowers — both kinds are pistillate, but one has perfect
stamens and will bear alone; the other has imperfect
stamens and will require a perfect stamen variety
blooming at the same time planted near to render the
imperfect stamen variety fruitful. Some of the best
varieties are those having imperfect stamens. In the
following descriptions characters are given after the
name of the variety, which will indicate to the reader
the kind of flower and date of flowering. So in select¬
ing mates for the imperfect stamen kinds, select those
varieties with perfect stamens, blooming within three
days earlier or at same time. The perfect flowering
kinds are indicated with (t) and the imperfect flow¬
ering with (*). In respect to date of blooming, A is
for April and M is for May, and the figure following
is the date as A9 means April 9th. The dates men¬
tioned are for Denison for the average period of years.
They will vary in other sections and vary from year
to year in any place.
C. All the varieties possessing Post-Oak blood, in
order to get best results in cropping, should be treated
the same as Herbemont, that is, plant wide apart, as
much as 12 to 16 feet in the rows, and have long
arm pruning. They do especially well upon the Mun¬
son Canopy Trellis mentioned in Foundations of Amer¬
ican Grape Culture. Distance apart to plant are men¬
tioned with each variety, just by mentioning the num¬
ber of feet, as “8 feet.” Those mentioned to be
planted 8 feet should have SHORT ARM pruning,
say 3 to 4 feet. Those mentioned to be planted 12
feet should have MEDIUM ARM pruning, say arms 4
to 6 feet long; and those mentioned to be planted 16
feet apart should have LONG ARM pruning, say with
arms 6 to 8 feet long. The distances mentioned are
for the vines in the row’. All rows can be uniformly
10 feet apart regardless of distance in the row. What
is meant by Short, Medium and Long Arm Pruning is
fully described in FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN
CULTURE.
D. Regret to state that “FOUNDATIONS OF
AMERICAN GRAPE CULTURE” is now out of print,
and unable to supply any more. The two best books
on grapes, though not written for the South, are
“MANUAL OF AMERICAN GRAPE GROWING,” bv
U. P. Hedrick, and “GRAPE CULTURE,” by Andrew
Fuller. Some of the Experiment Stations have issued
valuable bulletins on the grape, as well as the Bureau
of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Wash¬
ington, D. C. Write to them for lists of such bulle¬
tins.
Suggestions
F. While all of the varieties listed in the catalog
are well adapted and successful in most parts of the
South and Southwest, still there may be those who
wish a selected list for a restricted or certain pur¬
poses. To help making such selections, we offer the
following suggestions:
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G. For marketing and long distance shipments,
which like large berry and large cluster grapes, good
quality and skin tough enough to carry well: Lomanto,
Concord, R. W. Munson, Niagara, Bailey, Armalaga,
Carman, Muench, Fern, Last Rose.
H. For local marketing, where high quality grapes
of good appearance, but not so well adapted for long
distance shipment: Headlight. Brilliant. Captivator,
Rommel, Mericadel, Ellen Scott, Edna, Ronalda, and
all those named in paragraph G.
J. For home use where extra high quality is
wanted, but varieties otherwise may have too small
berry for market or too tender skin for shipping long
distances: Bell, Wapanuka, Albania, Manito. All
those mentioned in paragraphs G and H are also fine
home use varieties.
K. For red juice or for making red wine: America,
Cloeta, R. W. Munson, Concord, Jacquez.
L. For light amber colored juice or wine: Mar¬
guerite, Ellen Scott, Herbemont, Blondin.
M. For very limy soils where the Post-Oak Grape
hybrids will not succeed, the following are most suc¬
cessful: Lomanto, Ladano, Bell, Salamander, Lukfata,
Champanel, Elvicand and Valhallah.
N. For Coastal Plain or near the Coast: Carman,
R. W. Munson, Bailey, Ellen Scott, Edna, Niagara,
Beacon, Extra. In places where Phvloxera is present
or Root Rot, then varieties will have to be grafted
upon resistant stocks. The varieties named in para¬
graphs M have nearly resistant roots of their own.
Prices on Grape Vines
These prices are for Number 1, one-year vines. In some varieties we have two-year vines at same price.
Number 2 vines at 60 per cent the price of Number 1 vines. The prices are made on basis of supply in stock
and not on merits of the variety.
1 to 4 at “Each” rate; 5 to 39 at “Ten” rate; 40 to 299
rate.
VARIETIES (NAMED IN THE ORDER OF RIPENING
Size refers to berry.
Headlight. Medium, red _ _
Manito. Medium, black _ _
President. Large, black - -
Bachman Early. Large, black _ _
Campbell Early. Large, black _ _
Lomanto. Medium, black _ _
Brilliant. Large, red _ _
Captivator. Large, pink _ _
Rommel. Large, white _ - _
Hernito. Large, black _ _
Delaware. Medium, red _ _ _ _
Caco _ _ _ _ .. _
Wapanucka. Large, yellow _ - _
Concord. Large, black _ _ _
Lukfata. Large, black _ _
Cloeta. Medium, black _ _
Salamander. Medium, red _ __ _
Mathilda. Large, red _ _
Niagara. Large, white _ _
Bell. Small, white, best _ _
Ellen Scott. Large, purple _ l _ _
Ladano. Medium, red _ - _ _
R. W. Munson. Large, black___. _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Bailey. Large, black _ _
Champanel.. Large, black _ _
Mericadel. Large, red _ _
Blondin. Medium, white _ _ _
Salem. Large, red _ _ _
Beacon. Extra large, black _ _
Armalaga. Large, white _ _
Extra. Large, black _ _
Catawba. Above medium, red _ _
America. Medium, black _ _
Valhallah. Large, red _ _ _ _
Edna. Large, white _ _ _ _
Volney-. Large, red _ _
Wine King. Medium, black _ _ _ _
Carman. Medium, black _ _
Ronalda. Large, white _ . _ _
Muench. Medium, black _ _
Minnie. Large, white _ _
Elvicand. Medium, red _ _
Albania. Medium, white _ 1 _ _
Jacquez. (Black Spanish) _ _ _ _
Herbemont. Small, purple _ _
Fern. Large, black _ _
Goethe. Late, light pink _ : _ _
Columbian. Extra large, purple _ _
Marguerite. Small, black _
Last R ose. Large, clear red _
Longfellow _
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European or Vinifera Varieties
Violet Chasselas - _
Fresno Beauty _
Muscat Rose _
Red Malaga _
Ollivette de Vandemain _
Thompson Seed.ess _
Escol _
Ribier _
SOUTHERN MUSCADINES—
James. Large, black _
Thomas. Large, black _
LaSalle. Medium, black -
San Jacinto _
Scuppernong. Large, bronze _
San Rubra. Medium, bronze _
San Alba. Medium, white _
Male Muscadine. (Pollenator) _
STOCK GRAPES—
Vitis Champini. Dog Ridge variety
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Descriptions
The varieties of grapes are described about in their
order for ripening as is possible to give. There is
variation from season to season.
PRICES will be found on page 18.
See Key on page 17 for explanation of letters and
figures immediately following the name of the variety.
Period I — Last of June
HEADLIGHT. (*A19. 8 feet.) Hybrid of Moyer
with Brilliant. Vine slender, but more robust than
Delaware, and making much longer vines, less at¬
tacked by mildew, leaves resembling those of Bril¬
liant, but not so large; clusters small to medium, very
compact, shouldered; berries clear, dark red, globular,
medium or above in size, very persistent. Skin thin,
tough ; pulp tender, very sweet, almost equal to Dela¬
ware in quality and the finest in quality of any
American grape ripening so early.
Period II — July 1 to 10
BRILLIANT. (tA17. 8 feet.) (Lindley x Delaware.)
Growth strong. Vine endures winters anywhere up to
15 degrees below zero. Clusters large, cylindrical, or
somewhat conical, often shouldered, open to compact.
Berries large, globular, light to dark red, translucent,
with a thin bloom, very handsome when well ripened;
skin thin, rather tender, but seldom cracks; pulp
meaty, yet very tender, melting and delicious, usually
preferred for table and eating fresh to Delaware.
Ripens just before the Delaware and yields on an
average fully twice as much. It ships about equally
as well or better than Concord.
MANITO. (1'A20. 12 feet.) Hybrid of America and
Brilliant. Growth very similar to America, endures
extremes of climate very well. Clusters long, cylin¬
drical, rather open, with long peduncle ; flowers per¬
fect, bears well alone, but better among other kinds
blooming with it, very prolific, berries medium, glob¬
ular, persistent, dark purple, with white specks; very
distinct and unique in appearance; skin thin and
tough, pulp very tender, juicy, sweet and agreeable,
parting from the seeds with ease. Ripens very early,
about with Moore Early.
LOMANTO, (tA20. 12 feet.) Hybrid of Salado and
Malaga. Vine vigorous, prolific, healthy, no rot nor
mildew; leaf medium, having little pubescene; cluster
above medium, conical, properly compact berry, very
persistent, medium to large; spherical, dark purple or
black, skin thin, tough, pulp melting, excellent qual¬
ity; juice, claret red. Valuable for limy soils and hot
climate.
BACHMAN’S EARLY. This grape originated in
1903 from seed of the Brighton, fertilized with pollen
of the Campbell’s Early (which is a Moore Early-
Black Hamburg Combination). Cluster uniformly large,
long, often shouldered. Berries large to very large,
black, ripens very evenly. Skin thin but tough. It
ripens very early, with Moore Early, or two weeks
or more ahead of Concord. Quality of the very best.
Seeds very small and few. Pulp juicy and melting.
The vine is vigorous, hardy and productive. The
flowers are self fertile. It is the finest market grape
on account of its nice uniform size, and ripeness, un¬
excelled eating qualities and fine flavor. A rightly
much admired grape.
PRESIDENT. (tA18. 12 feet.) Pure seedling of
Herbert. Has a much better vine, which is strong,
healthy and prolific. Flower perfect. Cluster, medium,
compact; berry large, black, persistent, does not crack.
Ripens with Moore’s Early and of far more value in
the South than that variety. Quality excellent, much
better than Concord. Recommended for the latitude
from Texas to 40 degrees north.
CAMPBELL EARLY. (1A15. 12 feet.) Hybrid of
Concord, Moore’s Early, and Muscat-Hamburg. Cluster
large, shouldered, berry very large, black, slightly
ovoid. Better in quality than Concord.
CAPTIVATOR. (IA18. 12 feet). A cross of Her¬
bert with Meladel, that is a combination of Rogers
No. 44, his best black grape, Delaware, Goethe, and
Lindley. The growth is fairly vigorous. Very prolific.
Cluster above medium, cylindrical. Berry large, round,
very persistent of a beautiful bright translucent pink¬
ish red. Skin thin, tough, without cracking. Pulp
melting, of exceedingly delicious flavor, nothing supe¬
rior.
Period III — July 10 to 20
DELAWARE. (tA20. 8 feet.) Originated in Ohio.
Full historic description, page 143, Foundation of
American Grape Culture, and illustrated on page 145,
same book. Cluster medium, berry medium, bright
red, juicy and of high quality. Succeeds well in the
South.
LADANO. (*M4. 12 feet.) Hybrid of Salado and
Headlight. Vine vigorous, healthy, foliage similar to
that of Headlight; cluster medium, compact; berry
medium or above dark, clear purplish-red, translucent,
round ; skin thin, tough ; pulp tender, melting, rich,
pure and sweet; seeds few. Fine for hot climate and
limy soils.
ROMMEL. ( 1 1 8 . 8 feet.) Hybrid of Elvira and
Triumph. Growth medium, endures climate better
than Concord. Prolific. Clusters medium to small,
ovate or cylindrical, often shouldered, compact, pe-
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— as Grown in Mississippi
Beacon
duncle short. Berries large, globular, persistent, green¬
ish yellow when fully ripe, skin very thin and delicate,
too tender for long shipment, carries well 50 to 100
miles; very profitable for a home market grape, as it is
always in demand on account of its most agreeable
and fine eating qualities. Pulp melting and perfectly
delicious when well ripened, but acid when under¬
ripe.
BELL. (tA15. 12 feet.) A hybrid of Elvira with
Delaware. Vine vigorous, healthy, free from mildew
and leaf folder, very hardy, a good sure producer;
cluster medium, cylindrical, often with a shoulder;
fairly compact ; berry medium, round, greenish-yellow',
rarely attacked with Black Rot; skin thin, sufficiently
tough to prevent cracking under ordinary wreather
changes; pulp rather tender, juicy, very sweet and
agreeably flavored; ripens just before Concord.
WAPANUKA. (tA22. 8 feet.) Rommel x Bril¬
liant.) Growth medium to strong, equal with Con¬
cord, less attacked by mildew than Brilliant. Cluster
medium to large, cylindrical, shouldered, properly com¬
pact; peduncle short to medium. Berries large, five-
eighths to seven-eighths inch in diameter, globular, per¬
sistent, rich yellowish-white, translucent; skin very
thin and delicate.
HERNITO. (tA26. 8 feet.) A seedling of Roger’s
No. 44, Herbert. Vine very vigorous, healthy, with
foliage similar to that of Concord, endures the climate
of Texas better than Concord, but more specially rec¬
ommended for Northern States w'here something much
better than Concord is desired. Flow'ers perfect, clus¬
ter of medium size, compact; berry very large, black.
CACO. A cross of the Concord and Catawba, orig¬
inated in the North. Very handsome pink, large berry,
medium cluster. Of high quality and flavor. Has
done well here the short time we have had the va¬
riety. Vine seemingly as vigorous as Catawba.
Period IV — July 20 to August 1
SALAMANDER. (tM3. 12 feet.) A combination
of Salado, Delaware and Lindley. Vine very vigorous
and healthy, enduring drouth perfectly and 15 degrees
below zero of cold. Prolific, of medium, handsome,
compact clusters of good, medium translucent red ber¬
ries, having thin tough skin, melting pulp of quality
about equaling Delaware, seeds small. A variety
adapted to all soils and to a wide range of climate.
LUKFATA. (*A20. 16 feet.) (V. Champini x
Moore’s Early.) Growth strong. Endures heat,
drouth and cold remarkably well. Succeeds in black,
limy soils. Not injured by mildew. Cluster medium,
ovate, sometimes shouldered, compact; berries glob¬
ular, large, persistent; does not crack; pulp about
same as Moore’s Early, more juicy and very sweet and
agreeable.
CONCORD. (tA18. 12 feet.) This is the standard
variety of the North w'here it does well and ripens up
evenly. In the South it does not ripen up so evenly,
especially after the vines get old. It ships well and
is a good market grape. Fine for jellies. Cluster me¬
dium to large, berry large, black with foxy flavor.
Pulp not as tender as many other varieties. It is a
good variety to use_ for pollenating R. W. Munson,
and some other of the extra fine but imperfect flower¬
ing varieties.
R. W. MUNSON. (*A3. 16 feet.) (Big Berry
Post-Oak x Triumph.) Growth strong. Clusters me¬
dium to large, cylindrical, often shouldered, peduncle
medium. Berries when well grown, medium to large,
globular, persistent, black without bloom ; skin never
cracks; pulp tender, juicy and of a very good quality,
better than Concord or Beacon. Gives good satisfac¬
tion on market. Bears heavily on long pruning nad
when pollenated by other erect stamened varieties
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flowering at some time, its own pollen not being fully
adequate, although its flowers are perfect. Concord
and Brilliant good pollenators for it.
NIAGARA. (*A18. 12 feet.) Originated in the
North but does quite well over most of the South,
and better near the Coast than Concord. A good
white mate for the Concord. Cluster very large,
berry very large, skin thick and tough making it an
excellent shipping variety, and opens up well and
makes good appearance. Quality same as Concord.
SALEM. (*A17. 12 feet.) Niagara a good pol-
lenator. Cluster medium to large with pretty red,
large berries, of pleasant flavor. One of Rogers Hy¬
brids of Labrusca and Vinifera. Quality of the best.
CLOETA. (*A25. 16 feet.) Though having imper¬
fect stamen, it seems to set full without assistance of
other varieties. American x R. W. Munson cross.
Vine very vigorous and healthy, and heavy bearer.
Fruit quite handsome with its medium size conical
clusters, with rich black medium size berries. Very
juicy, and fine for red juice or wine.
Period V — August 1 to 10
MERICADEL. (IA26. 12 feet.) A hybrid of Amer¬
ica with Delaware. Vine very vigorous and very pro¬
ductive; clusters large, berry medium, purple, very
persistent to cluster; skin thin and tough; pulp tender
and meaty, of very best quality; fine for table and
market. Ripens late, just after Concord.
CHAMPANEL. (tA20. 16 feet.) (V. Champini x
Worden.) Growth rampant, exceedingly resistent to
heat and drouth, growing well in limy black soils.
Clusters large, conical, with long peduncle, rather
open. Berries globular, large, black, with white
bloom, persistent. Does well in any soil, but espe¬
cially valuable for very limy soils of the South.
EXTRA. (tMl. 16 feet.) (Big Berry Post-Oak
x Triumph.) Growth strong cluster oblong to cylin¬
drical, sometimes shouldered, moderately compact. Ber¬
ries persistent, globular, medium to large, dark purple
to black, with moderate bloom ; skin tough, never
cracks; pulp tender, juicy, sprightly, agreeable, sweet.
No vines — all sold this season.
BAILEY. (1A26. 16 feet.) (Big Berry Post-Oak
x Triumph.) Growth strong. Clusters large to very
large, cylindrical or often branching, generally com¬
pact. Berries persistent, large, black, with little
bloom; skin thin and tough, never cracking; pulp
meaty, but not tough, juicy, sprightly, of pure very
good quality, considerably above Concord; seeds read¬
ily parting from pulp. A valuable market grape, easily
superseding Concord, especially in South-Central and
Southwest Texas, where it has done remarkably well.
The Bailey is taking a lead in Oklahoma and seems
destined to become the “Oklahoma State Grape” just
as “Carman” has become the “Florida State Grape.”
See the bulletin issued by the Oklahoma Experiment
Station entitled the “Grape in Oklahoma.” We will
supply a copy with any order for grape vines of $2.00
or more.
BEACON. (*A22.) (Big Berry Post-Oak x Con¬
cord.) Growth medium in South Texas, becoming
stronger in north Texas, to very strong in Missouri.
Very prolific, of large cylindrical clusters, often should¬
ered, moderately compact. Berries as large or larger
than Concord, black, with rather heavy white bloom,
hang to cluster about equally well with Concord, but
not so well as Bailey; skin a little tougher than Con¬
cord, never cracks; pulp rather more tender than Con¬
cord, very juicy, sprightly and of a very similar flavor
to Concord; rather more agreeable; seeds readily leave
the pulp.
Period VI — August 10 to 20
AMERICA. (*A23. 16 feet.) (Seedling of Jaeger,
No. 70.) Growth very strong. Cluster conical, suf¬
ficiently compact. Berries very persistent, medium
size, globular, black, with little bloom, and scatter-
ingly dotted jet black, with white speck in center of
dots; skin thin and tender, but does not crack; pulp
melting, juicy, easily freeing the slender seeds, when
fully ripe very rich in sugar; also rich in agreeable
acid; possesses a very distinct peculiar flavor, much
liked by some; not “foxy,” making a good combina¬
tion market and wine grape. A very good port wine
has been made from it without “fortifying.” Very
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prolific with long arm pruning and when pollenized
by other varieties, as it does not thoroughly pollenize
itself.
CATAWBA. (tA18. 12 feet.) Cluster medium,
conical. Berries above medium, clear dark red. Skin
thin but tough to make good shipper. Pulp rather
tender, juicy and sprightly with fine flavor. Fine for
table, market and wine. A good variety to plant
among America, R. W. Munson and Fern to pollenate
them.
BLONDIN. (tA30. 16 feet.) Combination of Ten
Dollar-Prize-Post-Oak, Norton Virginia and Herbemont.
Cluster large, compact, shouldered ; berry medium,
white translucent ; skin very thin and tough ; pulp
very tender, juicy, sprightly, quality excellent, nearly
best. Very vigorous, prolific. Late, with Triumph
and Catawba in season. Very valuable as a late mar¬
ket and white wine grape.
VALHALLAH. (tA20. 16 feet.) A hybrid of
Elvicand and Brilliant; that is, one-fourth Mustang,
one-fourth Elvira, one-fourth Lindley, and one-fourth
Delaware. A very vigorous drouth-resisting prolific
vine, well suited for black lands and will endure
Missouri winters. Cluster medium ; berry large, bright
clear red; thin, tough skin; tender, juicy pulp of
quality nearly equalling Brilliant.
WINE KING. (tA26. 16 feet.) A hybrid of
Winona and America. Winona is a pure seedling of
Norton Virginia and quite an improvement on that
celebrated variety, hence Wine King is a thoroughbred
pure American blood of the finest wine properties.
Cluster large, berry medium, black, very persistent.
Skin thin, never cracks, pulp tender and juicy, rich
and sprightly, intensely red juice.
ARMALAGA. (tM2. 12 feet.) A hybrid of Arm-
long (which is a hybrid of native Post-Oak grape with
Black Eagle) and Malaga. The vine is vigorous and
healthy. Flower perfect. Cluster large and compact.
Berry large, yellowish-green, translucent, persistent to
cluster. The skin is thin, tough, yet pleasant to
taste, without astringency. It endures shipping as
well as Tokay. In quality equal to the best foreign
grapes. This promises to be very valuable in all of
the drier portions of the Southwest, as it is much
hardier than pure Vinifera kinds.
Period VII — August 20 to 30
ELLEN SCOTT. (tM3. 12 feet.) Armlong hybrid¬
ized with Herbemont. Vine beautiful, healthy, vigor¬
ous, prolific. Cluster large to very large, conical.
Berry large, translucent, violet covered with a delicate
bloom. Skin thin and ■ tough. Pulp tender, very
juicy and sprightly, of pure high quality, reminding
one of the best foreign grapes. A very handsome table
and market grape. Ripen after Catawba. This grape
is especially valuable in Wrest and Southwest Texas
wrhere the European varieties will grow, and we be¬
lieve will become a valuable commercial variety for
those regions.
EDNA. (*M3. 16 feet.) This is one of the hand¬
somest grapes that wre have. Large clusters of white
berries. Of best quality. A hybrid of Armlong with
Malaga. Has that flavor of the Muscat that is so
good, but in this variety is superior owing to the
peculiar combinations. It sets its fruit well though
has recurved stamens. Ronalda, Ellen Scott and
Armalaga are good pollenators for it.
CARMAN. (tA26. 12 feet.) (Post-Oak No. 1 x
Triumph.) Growth vigorous; foliage never attacked
by leaf folder or mildew, very prolific. Cluster large
to very large, have reached two pounds in rare in¬
stances, shouldered or branches, conical, very com¬
pact. Berries persistent, medium, globular, black with
thin bloom; skin thin and tough, never cracking; pulp
meaty, firm, yet tender wrhen fully ripe, of pure, rich
quality, much superior to Concord; seeds easily leav¬
ing the pulp. This variety has become popular and is
a standard along the Coast from Corpus Christi to
Florida.
Period VIII — September
Grapes in this period, while ripening here the last
week of August, and first week in September will
hang on for several weeks without deteriorating, as
the nights are cool and birds have left.
MINNIE. (tM4. 12 feet.) Minnie is a seedling of
Edna, probably crossed with Longfellow. The cluster
is large, conical and handsome. The berry is white
covered with a peculiar bloom that makes the fruit
look as though it were frosted, wrhich adds much to
its attractiveness. The berry is large. The pulp is
tender and the quality of the very best.
COLUMBIAN. (tM10. 12 feet.) Seedling of Isa¬
belle, and first introduced as Union Village. Cluster
small; berries immensely large, purple. Quality fair.
Ripens unevenly. Its extreme large berries make it a
novelty for those who wish large berries to be the
prime object. Fine for jelly.
RONALDA. (fM4. 16 feet.) Armlong-Malaga hy¬
brid. Long, large clusters of w'hite berries. As hand¬
some as the Edna. The berries are round while slight¬
ly elongated in Edna. The Edna and Ronalda are full
sisters.
ELVICAND. (tM4. 16 feet.) Elvira-Mustang hy¬
brid. Clusters small, berries medium, red. A fine vine
for grafting stock, and also a fine variety to use as
basis for breeding. A very interesting historical ac¬
count is given on page 173 Foundations of American
Grape Culture.
MUENCH. (fM2. 16 feet.) A hybrid of Neosho
(a Missouri Post-Oak grape found by H. Jaeger) and
Herbemont. Vine very vigorous and free from all dis¬
eases; cluster large to very large; berries above me¬
dium, purplish black; pulp very tender and meaty, of
fine quality. Sells readily in the market, also fine
for table. Well adapted to the South.
JACQUEZ. (tM2. 16 feet.) (Le Noir, Black Span¬
ish.) Very prolific. Cluster rather open, but long and
large. Berries small, very juicy and sprightly. Fine
for red wine. Does well in Southwest Texas in semi-
arid regions. In moister regions requires spraying to
keep off mildew and black rot, to which it is subject.
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HERBEMONT. (tM5. 16 feet.) Vine very vigor¬
ous, healthy and long-lived in the South. Clusters
large; berries small to medium, brownish-red or trans¬
lucent purple, not coloring much when in dense shade
of foliage. Juicy and sprightly. Fine white or amber
wine. Much subject to black rot, which will have to
be kept in check by spraying. Well adapted for
the South and only as far north as Kansas, as winters
with 15 degrees below zero and colder will damage it.
ALBANIA. (tM2. 12 feet.) Parentage: Post-Oak
x Norton x Herbemont. Cluster large to very large,
shouldered; berry medium, translucent white; skin
thin and tough; pulp very tender and juicy; sprightly,
with Herbemont character, but sweeter; very vigorous
and prolific; uses, late market, table and white wine.
MARGUERITE. (tM18. 16 feet.) A Post-Oak
grape and Herbemont hybrid. Clusters medium, berry
medium. Pulp very tender and juicy, of best flavor.
Dark purple in color. Very late to ripen. Most ex¬
cellent wine variety.
FERN MUNSON. (*M4. 16 feet.) (Post Oak No.
1 x Catawba.) Growth very strong. Cluster medium
to large with long peduncles. Berries globular, me¬
dium to large, very persistent; very dark purplish red
to nearly black; skin thin, tough; pulp firm, but not
tough; very juicy, sprightly, with very agreeable Ca¬
tawba flavor when fully ripe; seeds leave the pulp
readily. Very profitable, as it ripens when all old
varieties are gone. Free from black rot. Has en¬
dured 27 degrees below zero and has borne well the
following season. It endures drouth excellently. This
is one of our very best varieties for general market
when grapes are in greatest demand. It shows up
well, ships well, and the vines are so vigorous, long-
lived, and very prolific when well pollenated. Ca¬
tawba, Muench, Herbemont, are good pollenators.
LAST ROSE. (*M. 16 feet.) A hybrid of Arm-
long and Jefferson. Vine vigorous, healthy and pro¬
lific. Cluster very large, compact, long, peduncle, con¬
ical, with heavy shoulder. Berry medium to large,
dark bright red, round. Pulp tender, of very good
quality. Ripening very late with or later than the
Fern Munson, probably the latest grape in the list.
Adapted to the same regions as the Ellen Scott. A
very handsome market grape.
Vinifera or European
Grapes
As we find most varieties of this class not generally
successful in the more humid regions east of the
Rocky Mountains, we are not growing any vines of
them, except that we have a few vines of the most
hardy here, namely, the Muscat Rose, Violet Chas-
selas, Fresna Beauty, Red Malaga, Ribier and Escol.
See list in Price List, page 19.
BULLACE, OR MUSCADINE
GRAPES
(Vitus Rotundifolia)
This type is purely Southern, and is of no value for
the Northern or Western States. Vine is free from
all diseases. The fruit never decays before maturity.
The product is very large, and the cultivation reduced
to the simplest form. Plant from 20 to 30 feet in a
row; train on an arbor or trellis.
Succeed in deep rich soil throughout the South.
Requires much high trellis room. Plant 16 to 20 feet
apart in rows. Require little or no pruning. Fruit¬
ing varieties, to render them fruitful, need male vine
growing near to pollenate them.
Prices on page 19.
A most excellent work on the Muscadine Grape has
been published by the United States Department of
Agriculture, entitled THE MUSCADINE GRAPES by
Geo. C. Husmann and Chas. Dearing. It is a bulletin
of 60 pages with numerous high grade halftones and
colored plates. We have no copies of this bulletin for
distribution, but if you send 25 cents to Superintend¬
ent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Wash¬
ington, D. C., and ask for “Bureau of Plant Industry
Bulletin No. 273, Muscadine Grapes,” a copy will be
sent you if still in print. Also Farmers’ Bulletin,
April, 1916, No. 709.
JAMES. Black, of large size, 5 to 7 berries, which
seem to hold in cluster better than most pure musca¬
dines. Skin thick but flavor good.
THOMAS. Very large, black, two to five berries
to cluster, not persistent. Best of the pure black mus¬
cadines. Good wine.
SCUPPER NONG. Large bronze yellow, juicy, good
wine. Four to six berries to cluster.
The following are hybrids of the Scuppernong made
by us. The LaSalle and San Jacinto being of the
first generation and the others of the second genera¬
tion from the Scuppernong.
LA SALLE. Hybrid of Muscadine and Post-Oak.
Large, black berry with 6 to 15 to cluster and more
persistent than Thomas. Skin thin, pulp tender and
better quality than Scuppernong. Earliest to ripen of
this class.
SAN JACINTO. Berry above medium. Cluster a
little more filled than LaSalle, about three times the
the size of Scuppernong. Quality a little better than
LaSalle and follows it in ripening. Very prolific.
Same blood as LaSalle.
SANRUBRA. Hybrid of San Jacinto and Brilliant;
about the same size as in San Jacinto; berry not
quite so large as Scuppernong; much more persistent
to cluster; skin quite thin, but never cracking; pulp
melting and of best quality. Nearly as sweet as San-
alba; a great acquisition. Very vigorous and produc¬
tive.
MALE MUSCADINE. To pollenate the bearing va¬
rieties to render them fruitful. One male for each six
or less bearing vines will answer if all are in the
same plat. At least one male should be in each plat,
and one male for each six bearing vines when there
are many bearing vines in the row.
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Munsotrs Dependable Nursery Stock
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
Many fine shade trees die the first season, after
being carefully planted, from neglect of cultivation
during the summer. Dig extra large holes, 4 feet
across and 2V2 feet deep. It would benefit to dyna¬
mite the bottom of the hole. In filling up roots use
only good loamy moist soil. Then every two weeks
during the summer cultivate the ground whether weedy
or not, whether wet or dry, by digging up the soil two
inches deep for a radius of 4 feet. Allow no Bermuda
or other grass closer to the tree than 4 feet for two
years. It will be well to mulch the trees with Tak¬
ings of grass or old leaves. All these points are im¬
portant. Many start to cultivate during the cool days
of spring, but neglect during July and August, just
the very time young set trees should have attention.
Directions for Planting and Pruning. Before setting
out, cut off the broken or bruised roots, should there
be any. Trees with branching heads should have the
smaller branches cut out, and the larger branches
cut back to within three or four buds of their base;
but, when a tree has an abundance of roots, and a
small top, and few branches, then the pruning need
not be so severe. However, when the roots are small
and the top heavy, then prune the tree severely. In
many cases remove every lateral limb, preserving only
the leader, and this, if xtoo long, may be cut back to
the proper height. Frequently large trees are trans¬
planted without pruning. This neglect will often cause
the tree to die. Dig the hole intended for the tree of
ample size, so when the young roots start out they
will have soft ground in which to grow. The best
fertilizer is well-rotted stable manure, thoroughly
mixed with the soil.
Plant about 2 inches deeper than the tree originally
stood in the nursery row, using the top soil for filling
in around the roots. See that every interstice around
the roots is thoroughly filled, and that every root is
brought into contact with the soil. When the hole is
nearly filled, pour in a bucket of water, so as to set
the soil around the roots, then fill in the balance of
the hole and press the dirt gently with the foot.
When the tree is planted, mulch with 5 to 6 inches
of well-decomposed stable manure, or rotted leaves;
this should extend over the circumference of the hole.
Keep free from grass and weeds, and loosen up the soil
every 15 days.
We do not advocate planting extra large shade trees,
say about 2 inches in caliper measuring at top of
ground. While larger trees can be planted and seem¬
ingly give a quicker effect, in reality they do not after
five years’ time. The larger trees are slower to start
off and often remain stationary, if they do not die,
so a younger, thrifty tree will be growing all the while
and at end of five years will overtake the oversized
tree, and also be a far better tree. The 6 to 8 ft.
tree up to the 2-inch caliper tree is the ideal size, and
for this reason we do not quote larger, although we
have many much larger.
ARIZONA ASH. (Fravimus velutina.) Also known
as Evergreen Ash, Rio Grande Ash. Each year the
popularity of this tree increases remarkably. Not en¬
tirely evergreen, it is the first to come into full leaf
in spring. Several weeks ahead of most trees. The
foliage falls after all other deciduous trees are bare.
Makes nice lawn or shade tree in two or three seasons.
The foliage is very light, bright green. Later in the
season the foliage is darker, the upper surface of the
leaves being quite glossy. The bark is gray.
ELM, AMERICAN. (Ulmus Americanna.) One of
our most satisfactory shade trees where beauty in
shape is desired. They grow tall with the new growth
switchy and pendant at ends making a very graceful
tree. It is a little slower in developing than the
Locust or Sycamore, but is long-lived. The leaves are
broad.
Elm
ELM, CHINESE. Ulmus Pumila.) This comes from
China and has now been tried out in the drier sec¬
tions of Western Oklahoma and Texas and endures
the dry and hot extremes of those sections well. It
promises to fill a want where other Elms have failed.
However it grows well where moisture is plentiful.
The Experimental Stations at Lubbock, Texas, and
Woodward, Okla., have found it the best shade tree
of any for their semi-arid conditions. The foliage of
the Chinese Elm is dense, of a rich green color, leaves
out early in spring and remains on long after others
have shed their leaves, almost of an evergreen nature.
The tree is very rapid in growth.
ELM, MOLINE. This is a new type of the Amer¬
ican Elm that was found to be growing without any
crotch and hence would not split and break. The
tree grows tall and well shaped. To keep the type
true to form the trees we offer are grafted instead of
being grown from seed.
HACKBERRY. (Celtis Occidentalis.) Although of
slow growth at first and slow to establish itself, it
becomes soon a vigorous tree, durable and long-lived.
The tree is well filled with many branches of small
green leaves which makes a dense shade. It is pecu¬
liarly well adapted to very limy soils, though it thrives
in most any situation. It has one peculiarity in trans¬
planting that often the trees will remain alive for sev¬
eral months after transplanting and then start off.
Once in growth it very seldom dies. Make fine street
trees, as well as single specimen trees.
LOCUST, BLACK. (Robinia Pseudacacia.) A well
known species, largely planted throughout our country
as shade and street trees, windbreaks and timber belts.
Very popular in the treeless prairies, especially west
of the 100th meridian. Of rapid growth, reproducing
itself quickly after cutting, and the timber is very
durable.
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Besides the sizes priced we can supply larger trees
from 2 inches, 2x/4 inches, 2% inches, and 3 inches at
$1.50 to $3.00 each. Our stock of locust is large in
all sizes. Those wanting large numbers we will be
glad to make special quotations.
MALE RUSSIAN MULBERRY. The flowers on this
tree are nearly staminate but have dudimentary pistil,
which sometimes metamorphoses and will set insigni¬
ficant fruit, especially first season or two after trans¬
planting, but after tree recovers from check of trans¬
planting and gets into full growth, rarely any fruit
sets. What fruit does set does not begin to compare
in size and productiveness to the regular bearing sorts.
This variety does not sprout like the non-fruiting
Paper Mulberry. This has a round head of compact
form, well filled with leaves. The trees we grow are
grafted, the same as the fruiting sorts.
MAPLE. Most all maples are not successful in the
Southwest, and this is especially true of the Hard,
Norway and Sugar Maples. The only maple that is
at all successful is the -one we grow — The SOFT
MAPLE. This makes a beautiful tree, well shaped,
and does well upon good deep drouth-resisting soils,
but not adapted to thin soils or dry situations.
POPLAR, CAROLINA. (P. Caroliniensis.) Con¬
sidered as distinct from the Cottonwood, it differs in
its strict, straight appearance, making a more upright,
uniform head. A very rapid growing, effective tree,
much planted throughout our country.
Umbrella Catalpa
POPLAR, LOMBARDI. Very tall and slender in
growth. Best for ornamental planting, and for plant¬
ing along division lines and close up to sides of build¬
ings where branches of spreading type trees would not
have any room.
SYCAMORE. (Platanus occidentalis.) A native
tree that grows equally as well in river bottoms and
upon high dry uplands, succeeds well over a large area,
in limy soils as well as in sandy soils. The tree grows
very symmetrical, quick. Easy to transplant. Heavily
loaded with large broad leaves. The thin outer bark
sheds and exposes a white under bark which is at¬
tractive.
UMBRELLA CATALPA. (C. Bungei.) This tree
has become popular because of its straight stems, and
symmetrical roundish heads which resemble an um¬
brella. The tops are dwarf and while they do not
grow very rapidly their wide leaves give them the
appearance of much larger trees. The foliage is very
pleasing and the effect obtained when planted in pairs
along walks, drives or entrances is greatly admired.
Heads grafted 6 to 7 ft. above ground, $2.00 each.
FLOWERING WILLOW. Tree like shrub — See un¬
der Shrubs.
MINT TREE. A very valuable tree like shrub and
more fully described under shrubs, which see page 32.
TAMARIX. See also under Shrubs.
RED BUD. See under Tree Like Shrubs.
PRICES ON SHADE TREES
Variety
Sizes
in Height (Feet)
Sizes
by Caliper (In Inches)
3-4 ft.
4-6 ft.
6-8 ft.
114 in.
1 Y2 in. 2 in.
2V2 in.
ARIZONA ASH
_ $0.75
$1.00
$1.50
ELM, American _ - -
_ .30
.40
.75
$1.00
$1.50 _
ELM, Chinese _
_ .75
1.00
1.25
ELM, Moline _
_ 1.00
1.25
HACKBERRY _
_ .35
.60
1.00
1.50
1.75 $2.00
LOCUST, Black _
_ .15
.25
.35
.40
.60 .75
$1.00
MALE RUSSIAN MULBERRY ...
_ .35
.50
.75
_
MAPT F
_ .20
.35
.50
.75
1.00
PUPLAR Carolina
.25
.40
.60
.75
POPT.AR Lombardy
_ .30
.40
.60
.80
SYCAMORE _ '. _
_ .20
.30
.40
.60
1.00 1.50
2.00
UMBRELLA CATALPA _
.
1.50
2.00
_
MINT TREE (Vitex) _
_ .40
.75
1.00
TAMARIX — See under Shrubs.
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M u nsons Dependable Nursery Stock
A Foundation Planting of Shrubs
DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS
Largely in demand for massing or grouping effects
in landscape parks or other ornamental plantings and
also as single specimens. Much depends upon the
skill of the artist or planter in the proper selection,
grouping or massing of Flowering Shrubs, to bring out
the most pleasing and artistic effects. It is scarcely
practicable to define set rules. Good soil and good
culture will be amply repaid.
We have grown a large stock of shrubs to meet the
growing demand which is increasing. As the South¬
western country is getting older, more attention is
being paid to ornamentation of Homes, Yards, Parks,
etc. To be successful, plant only those shrubs that
are adapted. Do not make a mistake of planting some
shrub that makes a fine show 1,000 miles away, for
it may not endure the conditions here. All those list¬
ed by us are fully successful in the Southwest.
PLANTING AND CULTIVATING SHRUBS
The same directions for the preparation of the soil
and planting as given for deciduous fruit trees apply
to the average deciduous shrub. We cannot, however,
too strongly emphasize the necessity of keeping the
ground free from weeds and grass, and loose by fre¬
quently stirring, after being planted.
Do not fail to properly prune your shrubs as soon
as planted. The success of your plants depends upon
proper pruning. All deciduous shrubs should be
pruned annually. All tops and branches should be
cut back one-third or one-half if necessary; all dead
branches and weak growth should be removed, and
care must be exercised not to cut off the blooming
wood. All shrubs that flower on the previous years’
growth should not be pruned until June or July, or
after the blooming period has passed. To this class
belong the Althaeas, Cydonias, Deutzias, Forsythias,
Philadelphus, Spirea, etc., but such varieties as Ceano-
thus, Hydrangea, Lonicera, Lilac, etc., which produce
flowers upon the young growth, should be pruned dur¬
ing winter. Do not fail to fertilize your snrubs at
least once a year.
FOR YOUR BENEFIT
We have bought several copies of “THE AMA
TEUR’S GUIDE TO LANDSCAPE GARDENING,” by
E. G. Hilburn of North Dakota. This is an attractive
book of 48 pages, printed upon the best of paper and
well illustrated, and gives the best ideas of how to
plan your home grounds, planting to get best results
both from viewpoint of effect as well as to growth of
the shrubs, evergreens, and trees that are planted.
WE GIVE THIS BOOKLET FREE ON ALL SHRUB
ORDERS OF $6.00 OR MORE, Provided you make re¬
quest for same, at time of sending order.
STILL BETTER
Get This Book Before You Order.
In order that you may have the opportunity to read
this booklet before you make out your order, and
thereby get the helpful knowledge it contains and
which will assist you in making proper selections, and
get valuable suggestions, we will send you the book
first. This is how you can get it before making an
order. The price of the Booklet is 75 cents. Just
send us 20 cents, and we will send you the Booklet.
Then when you send us an order for Shrubs, Ever¬
greens, or Roses, amounting to $6.00 or more, deduct
the 20 cents you first sent, and this makes the book
free to you. In case you do not order, we will not
redeem the book, but you retain it, and you get a
mighty fine little work on Landscaping costing only
20 cents.
Prices on Shrubs
After the description of each kind of shrub we give
the single price. No other quantity prices are men¬
tioned, but in quantity of six or more we make the
following prices:
6 to 19 of any one kind, deduct 10 per cent.
20 to 39 of any one kind, deduct 12 per cent.
40 to 59 of any one kind, deduct 15 per cent.
60 to 99 of any one kind, deduct 18 per cent.
100 or more of any one kind, deduct 20 per cent.
This does not apply to aggregate number of as¬
sorted kinds. In some instances special quantity
prices are mentioned.
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Bush Honeysuckle
ABELIA GRANDIFLQRA
A hardy, free blooming shrub with shiny, purplish,
evergreen leaves ; bears a profusion of clusters of
tubular shaped flowers about 1 inch long, white inside,
delicate pink outside. Fragrant. Very desirable. For
best results in transplanting, it is best to cut tops
off to within 4 inches of crown. 6 to 8 inch, 25c
each; 8 to 12 inch, 40c each; 12 to 18 inch, 60c
each.
ALMOND (Amygdalus) .
Bloom very early before they leaf out. Growth
dwarf, bushy, compact. When in bloom completely
hidden by beautiful double globular flowers snuggling
tight to the twigs.
White Double Flowered Almond. 60c each.
Pink Double Flowered Almond. 60c each.
ALTHEA
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). Upright grow¬
er; different colors, resembling the hollyhock; with¬
stands drouth; blooms July till frost. Suitable for
planting in foundation plantings where foundations
are high. We offer the following colors:
Double White.
Banner (Light Double Pink).
Brabandt (Reddish Lilac).
One year, 25c each; two-year, 40c each; 4 to 5
feet, 75c each.
BARBERRY (Berberis)
Barberry Thunbergii (Japanese Barberry). There is
no shrub in existence so generally planted or more
practical for all purposes where beautiful foliage effect
is desired than this. It is dwarf growing, uniformly
bushy and rounded in form, numerous leaves densely
covering the thorny twigs. These give a paramount
importance for us as a filler and edging for shrubbery
groups; as a foundation screen in front of porches and
above all, as a compact, impassible, hardy, low hedge
for confining lawns or dividing properties. 6 to 8
inch, 20c each; 8 to 10 inch, 25c each; 12 to 18 inch,
40c each; extra large, 60c each.
BUDDLEIA
Butterfly Bush (Summer Lilac). One of the most
admired and sought-after shrubs in the trade. Of
quick, bushy growth. The lovely bloom spikes appear
in July and bloom profusely until cold weather. The
blossoms have the tint and the shape of the Spring
Lilac and their delightful perfume attracts numerous
large and gorgeously colored butterflies that swarm
about it as though vieing with it in brilliancy of color.
Flower spikes 10 inches in length by 3 inches in diam¬
eter are not unusual. The bushes grow from the roots
each season to height of 3 to 6 feet, and here and
northward the tops die back with first frost, only to
renew themselves with a greater growth next season.
In digging the bushes, we cut tops off to near the
ground. 1 year, 30c each; 2 year, 40c each.
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera)
Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle. (L. Fragrantissima). A
spreading shrub with deep green foliage and fragrant
small white flowers which appear before the leaves;
bushes are erect in growth. 1 year, 25c each; 2 year,
40c each.
Lonicera Morrowi (Japanese Bush Honeysuckle).
Wide-spreading branches, growing from 4 to 6 feet
tall. Flowers white, changing to yellow. Fruit bright-
red and attracts desirable birds. Very useful for
foundation planting and border. Each, 50c.
Lonicera Tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). Tall,
bushy shrubs with pink flowers, followed by red or
orange berries, attaining a height of 8 to 10 feet.
Its dense foliage makes it one of the best for screen
planting. Each, 40c.
HERE size is mentioned im¬
mediately after the name ,
indicates the size the shrub attains
at maturity. Where size is men¬
tioned with price indicates the
nursery size sold for such price.
Deutzia
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Munson’s Dependable Nursery Stock
CREPE MYRTLE
This is typically a Southern shrub, attaining 20 feet
high at ten or so years old. Blooms from June to
September in hottest summers. Has plume-like clust¬
ers of crape flowerlets. Can be planted singly, in
groups or in hedge formation. The Crape Myrtle
blooms in several shades of pink, crimson and white.
Formerly we grew some of the several colors. But as
the demand has almost settled upon one particular
shade of pink, known as the Watermelon or Imperial
Pink, we have ceased to grow any other color, and can
supply nice bushes of the Imperial Pink only. 12 to
18 inch size, 25c each; 18 to 24 inch size, 40c each;
nice large heavy 2 to 3 ft. size at 75c each; and
3 to 4 ft. size at $1.00 each.
CYND0N1A JAPONICA
Scarlet Japan Quince. One of the best flowering
shrubs; flowers a bright scarlet crimson, size of plum
blooms, borne in great profusion in early spring; foli¬
age retains its color of bright glossy green the entire
summer; hardy; make good hedge plants. 1 year, 20c;
2 year, 35c; 3 year, 60c.
DEUTZIA
Valuable self-sustaining shrubs whicch vary consid¬
erably in height and habit, but bloom alike in dainty
bell or tassel-shaped flowers borne thickly in wreaths
along their branches. The taller sorts are useful for
specimens, groups, and the background of shrubberies;
the dwarf, for borders or for planting near the house.
Deutzia Crenata. Tall light pink. 1 year, 25c;
2 year, 40c.
Deutzia Watsonii (Pride of .Rochester). Tall, pure
white. 1 year, 25c; 2 year, 40c.
Deutzia Lemoinei. Flowers pure white; shrub dwarf
and free flowering; excellent for forcing. 1 year, 40c;
2 year, 60c.
Deutzia Gracillis. Pretty, small white flowers;
dwarf growing; very dense. 2 year, 1 foot, 60c.
Hydrangea Aborescens
Philadelphus
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell)
A valuable genus of shrubs from China and Japan,
blooming very early in spring. Flowers yellow, droop¬
ing, borne in great profusion. Entirely hardy here
and of the easiest culture. These splendid old shrubs
growing 8 to 10 feet tall eventually, light up the
garden with glinting masses of yellow, very early in
spring before leaves appear. The upright forms make
excellent tall hedges, and are bright-hued fillers for
massed shrub groups. 1 year, 35c each; 2 year, 50c
each.
HYDRANGEA
When given a rich, moist soil, where they are pro¬
tected from the afternoon sun of summer, and the
plants kept well enriched, there is nothing more at¬
tractive than a mass of well developed specimen Hy¬
drangeas. They are also very desirable when grown
singly or in tubs. In the South most Hydrangeas will
not grow well in the open and for this reason we list
the most hardy, and even it will not stand the direct
hot rays of the afternoon sun of July and August. We
list it for those who wish to try it out.
Hydrangea Arborescens. Hiils of Snow. Blooms
very large and snowy white, and continuous through¬
out summer under favorable conditions. 50c each.
JASMINIUM
Semi-climbing or vine-like shrubs.
Jasmine Humile. The Italian Jasmine. Nearly ever¬
green in the South. Has yellow flowers in terminal
peduncles. Can be grown as a shrub among a group
or trained up on side of porch, or under window. 40c
each.
Jasminium Nudiflorum. Glossy green leaves until
late in fall. After stems have become naked the
shrubs will bloom nearly all winter, having small yel¬
low flowers. 40c each.
KERRIA JAPONICA
Kerria Japonica (Japan Corchorus). A handsome,
green-leaved shrub, growing 4 to 5 feet. Graceful,
slender, drooping branches, painted with a wealth of
rich dark yellow flowers in June, and to some extent
all summer. Does better in partial shade out of hot
sun. 1 year. 50c each.
LESPEDEZA (Desmodium)
Half-shrubs, the long canes of each season’s growth
usually winter-killed. The stools become stronger,
throwing up more shoots and forming a thick shrub
3 to 5 feet high, in showy late summer bloom.
Desmodium Penduliflorum. Arched branches and
long, close, drooping racemes of purple-magenta flow.
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Purple Common Lilac
ers. As it starts to bloom late in the summer and
continues until frost, it makes a fine plant to use in
foundation and mass planting, thus giving a succession
of bloom after other shrubs have passed out of bloom.
Like the Butterfly Bush, the canes die down each
winter only to grow up stronger next season. 1 year,
35c each; 2 year, 50c each.
LILACS— SYRINGA
Popular old-time garden shrubs, that fill the early
spring with their fragrant, beautiful, conical, terminal
cluster blossoms. They begin blooming in the second
or third year, when 2 to 3 feet high, and will reach a
height of ten feet at end of eight to ten years, the
whole shrub being covered at blooming time with
flowers.
We have the two classes, the common Lilac (Syringa
vulgaris) and some of the budded French varieties as
listed below.
In the Common Lilac, we have two colors, namely:
White Common Lilac.
Purple Common Lilac.
12 to 15-inch plants, 15c each; 15 to 20-inch plants,
30c each; 2 to 3 ft. size at 50c each.
Lilac, French. These are the very much improved
variety sold to name and color. They bloom unusu¬
ally soon after planting and their large trusses of
blossoms are very attractive. They are more expen¬
sive than the common variety but where space is lim¬
ited are certainly worth planting.
We have the following named varieties at 75c each:
President Grevy. Large; handsome; double; soft
blue.
Single White No. 1. This is one of the best of the
single white varieties and is no doubt a named variety
but we do not know what it is.
Marie Legrade. An excellent single white that
blooms freely.
Michel Buchner. Double; pale lilac-blue; a good
grower.
Mad. Abel Chatenay. Large; double white.
Madame Lemoine. Fine double white.
William Robinson. Double; violet shaded pink;
rather dwarf; excellent.
PHILADELPHUS
Very handsome and vigorous growing shrubs with
large foliage and beautiful flowers, which are produced
in great profusion the latter part of April and early
May in North Texas. Often called Syringa or Mock
Orange.
Philadelphus Coronarius. Sweet Mockorange. A
highly scented species, the pleasant fragrance being
noticed at quite a distance. 1 year, 25c each; 2
year, 40c each.
Philadelphus Grandiflorus. The big scentless Mock-
orange. Larger white flowers than Coronarius, but
not so sweet scented. 35c each.
Philadelphus Virginalis. A magnificent new variety.
Moderately tall, with good foliage and compact habit.
The flowers are the largest, handsomest, and most
sweetly fragrant of any known variety, with longest
blooming season. Stem completely covered with bloom
before foliage develops to any extent. 1 to 2 feet,
50c each; 2 to 3 feet, 75c each.
POMEGRANATE (Flowering)
Puncia Granatum. Shrubs with glossy green leaves
with large, waxy-like, beautiful flowers about 2 inches
across. Generally hardy in North Texas, but fully
hardy from Waco, Tyler and south. One of the bright¬
est and most popular flowering shrubs in the South.
When pruned becomes spiney and makes a defensive
hedge.
Double Salmon. 1 year, 20c each; 2 year, 35c each.
Double Scarlet. 1 year, 25c each.
THE PRIVETS— Ligustrum
Besides being one of our best hedge plants, the
various species of Privet form interesting groups on
the lawn, and make richly green foliage backgrounds
against foundation walls. They are almost evergreen,
of dense compact habit; useful in shaded places. To
plant a single row, set them about 12 inches apart;
for a double row, about 18 inches apart each way and
alternately.
Amur Privet (South) (Ligustrum sinense). Leaves
smaller than the Amur North, plant more bushy and
spreading than the North. In all other respects will
fill same purposes as the North. Prices given under
Hedge Plants, page 30.
Shaped Privets. We have taken specimen plants of
the Amur South and by trimming several times through
two seasons have shaped them into spherical, phyra-
midal and conical forms. Prices: 12 to 18 inch, 75c
each; 18 to 24 inch, $1.50 each.
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California (L. Ovalifolium). Quick growing, straight,
densely clothed shoots; the foliage in precise arrange¬
ment, a dark shiny green. The handsomest and most
generally used of the entire group for hedging. Prices
given under Hedge Plants, page 31.
Lodense. Another outstanding new development in
Privets, which converts the beautiful foliage and twig
formation of Ovalifolium, onto a slow-growing densely
compact dwarf bush which can be used without shear¬
ing, for very low hedges and borders. It can be
planted close and kept clipped down like Boxwood
(which it resembles), but is even more attractive and
useful spaced for individual rounded clumps. Al¬
though widely distributed for testing, supply is still
comparatively limited.
Each Dozen
6 to 8 inch size _ $0.25 $2.00
8 to 12 inch size _ .40 4.00
Privet, Japan (Ligustrum Japonica). Has large
leaves, beautiful and glossy. Will grow to very large
trees in South Texas. In North Texas hardy when
temperature does not go below 5 degrees above zero,
when younger plants will be partly killed to ground
but older established specimens will only have branches
killed back. Fine for massing, grouping, foundation
planting, as well as hedging and specimen plants.
Each
Dozen
8
to 12 inch _
-$0.20
$1.75
12
to 15 inch _ _
_ .25
2.25
18
to 24 inch _
_ .40
4.00
Glossy Leaved Privet (Ligustrum
Lucidum) .
One
of
the finest broad-leaved evergreen
privets.
Large
glossy leaves that remain on the plant the year round.
The leaves are thick and waxy, the upper surface
being highly glossed of black green color, the under
side a lighter shade. Very compact and heavily
branched, and can be sheared into perfect forms if
desired.
Each Dozen
12 to 15 inch specimens _ $1.00 $9.00
PYRACANTHIA
Pyracanthia coccinea (California Hawthorn, Burning
Bush). Originally from Europe. Large thorny shrub,
attaining a height of 12 to 15 feet in ten years’ time,
and spreading. With small ovate leaves. Bears a
great profusion of pinkish-white flowers in flat corymbs,
followed by a mass of orange-red berries in fall and
hanging on for several weeks. A very attractive
shrub especially for fall effects. 1 year plants, 6 to
8 inch, 35c each; 2 year, 12 to 15 inches, 60c each;
3 year, 18 to 24 inches, $1.00 each.
SALVIA
Red Salvia Gregii. A new shrub found native in
Southwest Texas. Blooms from early spring to late
fall. Always covered with bright red flowers. Makes
a neat, compact, graceful shrub 2 to 4 feet high. En¬
dures heat well. 8 to 10 inch, 35c; 10 to 12 inch,
50c each.
WHITE Salvia Gregii. Of same size as the red,
that is, makes a bush 18 to 24 inches high, but
spreads out as it grows instead of growing taller. Has
white flowers, blooming at same time as the red. 8 to
10 inch, 35c each; 10 to 12 inch, 50c each.
SYMPHORICARPOS
S. Vulgaris (Pied Snowberry). (Coralberry, Buck
Bush, Indian Currant), 4-5 feet. A very hardy,
tough shrub that can be established where others fail.
Its wealth of coral-like berries are quite showy during
winter. 25c each.
HEDGE PLANTS
Where boundary markers are necessary, hedges are
most attractive. Many of the deciduous shrubs are
suitable for hedges; also the coniferous evergreens
are frequently used. For an informal hedge use the
deciduous shrubs, conifers, or any of the following, but
where a close-clipped hedge is desired the ones listed
will give best results.
The hedge is more than its own excuse for being;
it justifies its existence in various ways. Around
the small yard of a cottage or the formal terrace of a
city house, the Amur Privet or Arborvitae can be trim¬
med and kept in scale with the size of the lawn. If
there is an ill-kept vacant lot adjoining, or the sun
room is near the street, then let your Amur hedge
grow rankly.
A hedge may serve to shield from view the chicken
yard or the family wash, or suggest to the children
that the playhouse yard must end where a neighbor’s
lawn begins.
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Amur Privet (South) (L. aniurense). Fine leaf
type. Fine large shrub for specimen or screen plant¬
ing, the horizontal, feathery, fern-like method of
branching being exceedingly beautiful. Foliage is light
green, small leaves, practically evergreen in this coun¬
try. Groups of three to five in backgrounds give very
pleasing effect. Economical, quick-growing, attaining
a height of 20 feet in remarkably short time.
For sheared hedges, Amur River Privet is by far
the best and most practical for the South. We can
suggest and supply many other varieties for special
kinds of hedges, such as informal and flowering.
Plants should be placed in loose, very rich soil at
intervals of 10 to 12 inches. To give more density
to the hedge, plant in two rows 15 inches apart, zig¬
zagging from one row to the other. Cut plants back
to within 8 or 10 inches of the ground so they will
branch out thick at the bottom. Shear hedge often,
not allowing new growth more than 4 to 6 inches
between shearings. This practice will give you a very
beautiful, solid wall of green.
Each
Doz.
100
1
year,
8
to
15 inches _
--- $0.15
$1.25
$ 8.00
1
year,
15
to
24 inches _
_ .20
2.00
10.00
9
year,
2
to
3 feet
_ .30
3.00
16.00
For Sheared or Shaped Specimens, see under Shrubs,
page 29.
Privet, California (Ligustrum ovalifolium) . Of up¬
right growth, rapid. Foliage of lighter green than the
Amur. Most popular for hedging purposes, as well as
single specimen plants. Flolds its foliage through to
spring in mild winters, but a severe freeze will cause
its leaves to drop.
Each
Dozen
1
year, 6 to 12 inches _
$0.10
$0.75
$ 4.00
1
year, 12 to 18 inches _
.15
1.25
6.00
1
year, 2 to 3 feet _
.20
2.00
9.00
2
year, 2 to 4 feet _
.25
2.25
12.00
Lodense Privet (Ligustrum
Nanum Compactum).
This is a new dwarf and distinct
; form
of Privet
of ex-
tremely compact and low growing habit. It has been
under observation for the last four years and its habits
of growth are unquestionably fixed. The foliage is
rich dark green and of extreme hardiness. It is par¬
ticularly useful for low hedges and borders as it stands
shearing very well and can be kept low and compact
very easily.
Each Doz. 100
6 to 8 inch _ $0.25 $2.00 $15.00
8 to 12 inch _ .40 4.00 30.00
Hardy Orange (Citrus Trifoliata). This has proven
by test here one of the most beautiful and efficient
hedges known. In three years will turn stock. Does
not sprout. As tap roots go straight down, does not
exhaust soil any great distance away. Has proven
perfectly hardy at 15 degrees below zero. In spring
is full of beautiful white flowers, and full of yellow
fruit in fall. It is easily transplaated.
100 1000
3 to 4 inch seedlings _ $2.50 $20.00
Euonyamus Japonisa. An evergreen similar in ap¬
pearance to Box, but with larger, more glossy leaves
and more rapid grower than the Box. Fine for single
specimens. Also makes pretty hedging plants for walks
and borders, as it does not grow near so rapidly as
the privets.
See under evergreens for prices.
Tamarix Plumosa. A very pretty feathery foliage
tree. Used for making windbreaks as well as for or¬
namental hedging.
(See also under Tree-Like Shrubs.)
Each Doz. 100
2 to 3 feet _ $0.15 $1.25 $ 7.00
3 to 4 feet _ .20 1.75 12.00
4 to 6 feet _ .25 2.50 16.00
The Barberry, Japan Privet, Althea, Spirea, also
make effective hedges. See descriptions and prices
of these under Shrubs.
Spirea
All the Spireas bloom with a riotous extravagance;
style, color and habits of growth differing so markedly
that a collection of varieties will ensure bloom the
entire season and still evade repetition.
This family contains more attractive varieties than
any. They range in height from very dwarf to tall,
color of bloom from white to red, and period of
bloom from early April to August. It contains a large
number of species and those we catalog are really the
choicest. All are very attractive and they are not
particular as to soil.
Spirea Anthony Waterer. Bright rose pink. June
and July. A compact low growing shrub with dense
foliage usually deep green with occasional variegated
leaves of pink and white on young growth. Flowers
are borne in full flat clusters on erect stems. If
these are cut away when they fade the shrub will
usually bloom intermittently during the summer. Very
valuable for edging in front of shrubbery or some¬
times used as a dwarf hedge. 1 year, 40c each.
Spirea Arguta Multiflora (Snow Garland). A slen¬
der, upright shrub, 3 to 5 feet high, with branches a
snowy mass of clear white flowers in early May. IV2
to 2 feet, 50c each; 2 to 3 feet, 75c each.
Spirea Billiardii rosea (Billiard’s Spirea). Bright
pink. July and August. Erect in habit of growth,
red-brown branches and dull green foliage. The term¬
inals always crowded with dense spikes 6 inches long;
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bright pink. Grows anywhere and is found especially
serviceable on hill sides and dry places. 1 year. 15c
each; 2 year, 25c each; 3 year. 40c each.
Spirea Callosa alba. In habit and shape of flower
cluster very similar to Spirea Anthony Waterer, ex¬
cept the color of flowers are white. 1 year. 35c each.
Spirea Douglasi. Deep pink. July. Slightly taller
and a little more branched than Spirea Billiardii.
Flowers a shade deeper, otherwise in character of
growth, habitat and general characteristics like Bil¬
liardii. 1 year, 25c each; 2 year, 35c each.
Spirea prunifolia. (Plum-leaved Spirea). White.
April-May. This is an old-fashioned variety, flowers
borne close to the slender erect branches in the spring
before foliage appears. The individual flowers resem¬
ble miniature roses and are usually borne in great
profusion. The foliage is shiny dark green and in the
fall turns bright red. 1 year, 25c each; 2 year, 35c
each.
Spirea Froebeli. Same shape and color flowers as in
Spirea Anthony Waterer, but the shrub is upright
growing 4 to 5 feet tall. Matches the Billiardii in
color and size, except flowers are flat instead of long
spikes as in Billiardii. 2 year, 3 to 4 feet, 50c each.
Spirea Richmensis. A new variety of the upright
forms. Flowers are of a beautiful rose-pink borne on
terminal panicles. Makes a good vase flower. 2 year,
2 to 3 feet, 75c each.
Spirea Van Houttei (Bridal Bower or Bridal Wreath)
White. This is the most useful of the hardy shrubs.
It has grown so popular that we sell more of it than
any other variety we grow7. The flowers are in flat
clusters usually an inch or more across produced on
spreading, pendulant branches often drooping to the
ground. In full bloom they are a mass of white and
never fail to attract attention. The foliage is an at¬
tractive green wTiich it retains late in the year. 1
year, 20c each; 2 year, 35c each; 3 yearL 60c each.
Spirea Thunbergi. Forms a dense feathery bush, 3
to 5 feet high, the foliage, wThich is a peculiar but
pleasing shade of yellowish-green, changing in autumn
to bright red and orange. Flowers pure wThite, borne
in feathery masses in early spring. 1 year, 25c each;
2 year, 35c each.
WEIGELIA ( Diervilla)
Hardy, profuse-blooming shrubs of spreading habit.
These are among the showiest of the garden shrubs,
producing in early April great masses of showy flowers.
Weigel ia Rosea. Rose-pink flowers, green foliage.
35c each.
Weigel ia Variegata. Variegated green and white
foliage, bright pink fkwers. 40c each.
Weigel ia Eva Rathke. A gorgeous sight when filled
in early summer with its blood crimson flowers. 12 to
18 inch, 50c each; 18 to 24 inch, 75c each.
Tree-Like Shrubs
TREE-LIKE SHRUBS
While these do not grow with tall straight trunks
to make suitable sidewalk or large shade trees, they
are fine to plant in groups covering large space, or as
single specimens in any part of the yard.
Red Bud (Cercis Canadensis). Bears large clusters
of pink flow'ers in early spring, before tree leafs out.
2 to 3 feet, 50c.
Mint Tree (Chaste Tree) (Vitex Agnus Castus).
Will grow to height of 20 feet in five or six years, but
has shrub-like shape, globular in form. Leaves are
deeply five-fingered. Has spikes of blue flow'ers all
Buddleia
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summer. Foliage has mint-like fragrance. Attractive
to bees and fine for honey. Very valuable in hot dry
sections, and blooms all through the hot summer. 1 to
2 ft. size, 25c each; 2 to 3 ft., 40c each; 3 to 4 ft.,
75c each; heavy 4 to 6 ft., $1.00 each.
Flowering Willow (So-called) (Chilopsis linearis). A
tall tree-like shrub, with narrow leaves resembling
willow, also the branches have the willow drooping
effect. Blooms all summer in hottest of weather, and
fine for arid regions as well as moist. Has tubular
flowers, IV2 inches long. We have two colors.
White Flowering Willow. 40c.
Purple Flowering Willow. 40c.
TAMARIX
Tamarix Plumosa (Salt Cedar). Fine willowy foli¬
age. Foliage resembles cypress. Flowers red, small
flowerlets in large terminal spike. Blooms March and
April, over short season. This variety blooms ten
days earlier than next Japon. To get graceful effects,
trim severe yearly. Fine for hedging. While it will
grow most anywhere, it is used along the seacoast
where but few other trees will grow, as the salt
atmosphere does not injure it. 2 to 3 feet, 15c each;
3 to 4 feet, 25c each.
Tamarix Japonica. Like the Plumosa except that
the flowers are pink instead of red. 2 to 3 feet, 35c
each; 3 to 4 feet, 50c each.
ROSES
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING, PRUNING AND
FERTILIZING
Soil and Preparation of Same. The rose will adapt
itself to almost any well-drained soil, but give best
results when planted in a good, rich, deep loam which
has been thoroughly drained and well fertilized. If,
however, the soil is thin and sandy it is advisable to
add a good portion of heavy soil. It is best to plant
roses in an open, sunny place where the plants will
be exposed to a full light. Never plant roses under
large trees or where the ground is taken up by the
roots of adjacent trees. You can never expect to get
good results unless the ground is kept free from grass
and weeds and thoroughly cultivated. A mulching of
straw, leaf mold, leaves, or thoroughly rotted cow
manure is beneficial. During the growing season it
Flowering Willow in Bud
is advisable to fertilize roses from time to time,
using bone meal, well rotted cow manure or liquid
manure; apply at intervals of a month or six weeks.
So soon as the fertilizer is applied it should be worked
into the soil.
Never use a spade in rose beds, but use a digging
fork, as this is less likely to cause injury to the roots.
After the beds have been cultivated, rake the surface
smooth and even. Frequent stirring of the surface is
beneficial. A top dressing of hardwood ashes is ex¬
cellent.
Planting. We cannot emphasize too greatly the
necessity of pruning all roses before transplanting.
All weak growth should be cut out, leaving only the
stoutest and most vigorous shoots, and these must be
cut back to within 3 to 6 inches of the ground. Of
course, the length to which these branches are to be
cut back depends upon the vigor of the plant. The
hole in which the plants are to be set must be of
ample size. Place the plant in the hole about 1 inch
deeper than it stood in the nursery row, provided it
is on its own roots. Budded roses should have the
budded portion set 2 to 3 inches below the level. Fill
the hole half full of soil, pour in water, let this settle,
put in some more earth, firm this well about the roots,
then fill in the hole and firm when the job is com¬
pleted.
Water the plants whenever needed, and keep the
soil well cultivated.
The best time to plant Field Grown Roses in the
South is in the fall, from November 10th to December
20th. They will then have opportunity for roots to
get hold of soil and thus make earlier and larger
blooms in spring. Next best time is in February.
They can be planted up to March 15th, but the late
planting will not give as satisfactory results. It is
too late after March 25th, as they are in new growth
which will wilt and weaken plants on moving. If
roses are wanted later, then secure the potted plants
which can be found in Greenhouses. The potted
plants, of course, will not bloom as soon as the two-
year field grown plants.
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PRICES
Two-year-old Rose Bushes
Each. 40c; 6 for $2.25; per dozen. $4.00; 30 for
$9.00; 100 for $30.00.
Special on Baltimore Belle. Each, 35c; per dozen.
$3.50.
FREE. On all orders containing one dozen or more
rose plants we will send a valuable booklet entitled
"Garden Roses. How to Make Them Grow and Bloom. "
If you wish this booklet, please make request when
you send in the order.
Varieties and Descriptions
The Tea and Hybrid Tea (H-T) Roses are nearly
everblooming from early spring until fall, except when
checked by drouth or adverse conditions. The bushes
are spreading rather than upright. The Hybrid Per¬
petual (H-P,) are stronger and more upright in growth.
They do not bloom constantly but have a good crop in
spring, and again in fall if season is favorable. They
eenerallv are more fraerant than the Hvbrid Teas
(H-T). '
WHITE AND BUSH
Bessie Brown t.H-T). Pure white flushed with pink ;
petals large and of fine form. Free and profuse bloom¬
er.
Frau Karl Druschki (H-T). Sometime scalled White
American Beauty. Strong grower, branching freely,
vigorous and hardy. Upright canes having large bright
green leaves. Marvelously white large flowers on stiff
stems.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (H-T). Probably one of
the most satisfactory White Hybrid Tea Roses grown.
Has pure white buds, pointed, borne on good stems,
opening into a fine double flower; quite fragrant.
Blooms continuously from spring until fall unless
checked by adverse conditions.
Sunburst
White Cochet (Tea). Very robust bush, very free
bloomer. The buds are large and rather long. Inner
petals pure white, but outside petals are a pink. On
opening the white shows well in contrast with the
pink. Identical in habit and growth to the Pink
Maman Cochet.
BUFF AND YELLOW
Mrs. Aaron Ward (Tea). Coppery orange in the
opening bud. changing to a golden orange, when the
flower is fully open it is a lovely shade of pinkish-fawn.
Golden Ophelia (H-T). Buds and flowers of a me¬
dium size, beautifully formed of a bright golden yellow.
Jennie Guillimot (H-T). Deep saffron yellow, open¬
ing canary, with dark shadings. Long bud.
Lady Hillingdon (Tea). Buds of remarkable quality
and elegance, of good size, opening into handsome
flowers of clear apricot-yellow. Plant relatively hardy,
of much vigor, and with an autumn-blooming habit.
Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell (H-T). Well shaped
buds of deep apricot which open to graceful, loose-
petaled flowers of the utmost elegance, the color pal¬
ing to orange-salmon.
Sunburst (Tea). Long and lovely buds, which open
to large and full flowers of distinct and beautiful
sulphur-yellow, which stands the sun reasonably well.
PINK
President Taft (H-T). Shell pink of shining, in¬
tense distinctive color. Fine stem; glossy foliage.
Pink Maman Cochet (Tea). Rich rosy pink, shaded
with silvery rose on outer petals. A most satisfac¬
tory grower and bloomer for the South.
Jonkheer J. L. Mock (H-T). Clear Imperial pink,
large fine buds on stiff stems. One of our best for
cut flowers. This disappoints no one. A highly satis¬
factory varietv.
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Pink Radiance (H-T). Brilliant rosy carmine, shad¬
ed with opaline-pink tints in the open flower. Strong
grower and profuse bloomer.
Caroline Testout (H-T). Brilliant satiny-rose, deep¬
ening at center; broad petals, large flowers. The
famous rose of Portland, Oregon.
Paul Neyron (H-T). Largest of all rose blooms.
Bright shining pink, clear and beautiful. Strong up¬
right growth. Flowers on long stems, almost thornless.
Premier (H-T). The blooms are immense, buds long,
full and pointed, borne on very heavy, almost thorn
less canes. Deep rose-pink without any shadings.
Highly fragrant.
Ophelia (H-T). Salmon-flesh shaded with rose, of
superb beauty. Buds of unusual attractiveness.
Mrs. B. R. Cant (Tea). Strong growing variety,
producing heavy stems. Deep rose with silvery rose
center. Style of Helen Gould.
Columbia (H-T). Deep peach pink, deepening into
a glowing pink of perfect color. Borne on strong
shoots. The open flower is quite large.
Commonwealth (H-T). Bud large, long, pointed;
flower large, open, double. Deep solid pink. Plant
vigorous, upright with few thorns.
CRIMSON AND RED
American Beauty (HP). Of deep rose. Large
flower, flat opening out from a large bud without
remaining in bud formation but short while. Vigor¬
ous bush and upright.
Red Radiance (H-T). This has proven one of our
very best red roses. Clear red without any other
shadings or color, and retains its vividness an un¬
usually long time after being cut. A remarkable
bloomer.
Etoile de France (H-T). Brilliant shade of clear
red-crimson velvet. Large flowers on long stems, re¬
markably free blooming and vigorous.
Francis Scott Key (H-T). An American rose that
differs from any other Hybrid-Tea in its immense size,
the regular arrangement of its petals, and its rich
crimson-red color. The plant is sturdy and a good
bloomer, both in spring and fall.
General McArthur. Of strong, vigorous, healthy
growth, branching freely, it produces its wonderful
blooms profusely from May until October, of full
scarlet crimson. Every shoot carries a large double,
well-formed flower of exquisite fragrance and lasting
quality.
Climbing Roses
Climbing Lady Ashtown. Strong rapid grower, pro¬
ducing large delicate pink flowers.
Climbing American Beauty. A crimson red, and not
the rose color of the Bush American Beauty. Healthy
leathery foliage which makes it most desirable for
climbing. The flowers are large and are borne on
single stems and not in clusters.
Dr. Van Fleet. Remarkable shade of flesh pink on
outer surface, deepening to a rosy-flesh in the center.
Center high, petals undulated and cupped.
Paul’s Scarlet C'imber. Vivid scarlet shaded a
slightly crimson. Retains its almost flaming scarlet
for a long time. Remains in blooming for two to three
W'eeks in spring.
Baltimore Belle. Pale blush passing to white, double
flowers in beautiful clusters, loaded for two weeks in
early spring. Vine very vigorous making a good
screen, and most desirable where quick effect in
covering is wanted.
Dorothy Perkins. Similar to Crimson Rambler in
forming mass of bloom. Flowers are borne in large
clusters, are very double, with prettily crinkled petals;
remarkably pretty pointed buds, beautiful clear shell
pink in color, lasting a long time without fading.
The bush is perfectly hardy in all localities, a rapid
and thrifty grower, bearing its wondrous flowers in
great clusters.
Silver Moon. Blooms very large, four or more
inches in diameter, pure white in color and of good
substance, beautifully cupped, forming a clematis-like
flower. The large bunch of yellow stamens in the
center makes it very attractive.
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EVERGREENS
Are Important in Any Planting
Much care should be exercised in transplanting
Evergreens not to allow the roots to be exposed to
sun or air. Our rule is to coat the roots, as soon as
dug, with a puddle of earth or mud, and pack with
moss.
Evergreens will be much benefited in transplanting
if protected from wind and sun until they begin to
take hold of their new soil. This can be done by
placing barrels or boxes over them. The spring winds
are specially very hard on transplanted Evergreens.
Little care and good judgment will insure their suc¬
cess while neglect will mean failure.
Coniferous Evergreens
Arbor vitaes
We have an unusually fine stock in well developed
specimens from 15 to 30 inches in the following va¬
rieties :
Prices
Each
12 to 15 inch _ ....§1.00
15 to 18 inch _ 1.25
18 to 21 inch - 1.50
21 to 24 inch _ . _ 2.00
24 to 30 inch— _ 3.00
Twelve for price of ten.
Baker’s Pyramid (Thuja orientalis). Grown from
cuttings. A fine pyramidal type which is unexcelled
for its tall, columnar growth filling a place in orna¬
mental planting for which there has been a great need.
A hybrid product, it has all the good qualities of the
Oriental class, vigorous growth, intense coloring and
distinctive appearance.
Berckman’s Golden (thuja orientalis). (Cutting
Grown). Formerly called Dwarf Golden and Aurea
Nana. Compact and bushy; rich golden-tipped foliage.
Always beautiful from the little plant until maturity.
Slow growth permits many uses. Foliage flattened
perpendicularly and each branch close against the
others, giving an unusually beautiful appearance and
making the plant very compact. You will like the
Dwarf Golden as a specimen or in a coniferous group.
It adds quality to plantings of broad leaf plants. No
pruning required.
ROSEDALE. This Arbor-Vitae is different from any
other Arbor-Vitae in the fineness of its foliage. It can
almost be described as feathery. On account of its
perfect symmetry it is most often used for urns.
Bluish-gray foliage; making a very striking plant. Per¬
fect uniform shape. Small sizes admired by all ob¬
servers.
TEXAS BLUE (thuja orientalis). Grown from cut¬
tings. Texas Glauca. The blue color of this variety
is its distinctive quality.. A beautiful new variety
with soft blue foliage, strong open growing, upright,
pyramidal. This is the only member of the Thuja
family with such form and delightful color.
Cedrus Atlantica. A fine pyramidal evergreen with
its open pendant branches of dark gray-green. Even
more effective than Cedrus Deodora. 15 to 18 inch,
40c each; 2 to 3 feet, §2.00 each.
Italian Cypress. Tall erect growth, making a col¬
umnar effect. Very fine for special places as in front
of tall columns of posts, or places where special effect
is desired. 12 to 18 inch, §1.50 each; 2 to 4 feet,
§2.50 each; 3 to 4 feet, §4.00 each.
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Broad-Leaved Evergreens
The same precautions must be observed in trans¬
planting as with Conifers, and it is far safer and
better in addition to these precautions to have the
leaves removed, from most kinds, when taken up, and
let them put out a new set of leaves. After being
carefully planted and properly watered, it is well to
mulch with coarse material to prevent rapid drying
out.
Abelia Grandiflora. See first item in Shrub list on
page 27.
Euonyamus Japonica. An evergreen similar in ap¬
pearance to Box, but with larger, more glossy leaves
and more rapid grower than the Box. Fine for single
specimens. Also makes pretty hedging plants for walks
and borders, as it does not grow near so rapidly as
the privets.
Each
Doz.
100
4
to
6
inch _
.—$0.20
$2.00
$16.00
6
to
8
inch _
— .35
4.00
30.00
8
to
12
inch _
— .50
5.00
40.00
12
to
18
inch _ „
.60
6.00
2
to
3
feet _
-- 1.00
10.00
Euonyamus Japonica Compacta. A special form ori¬
ginated- by J. B. Baker, which grows and forms with¬
out shearing, a perfectly formed conical specimen.
Each Doz. 100
8 to 10 inch _ $0.75 $8.00 $60.00
Dwarf Evergreen Box. Small green glossy leaves.
Perfectly hardy. Excellent for cemetery planting and
to edge walks and beds.
Each Doz. 100
3 to 4 inch _ $0.25 $2.50 $20.00
6 to 8 inch _ .50 5.00 40.00
Magnolia Grandiflora. The grandest of all evergreen
and flowering trees. Has large, glossy, bright green
leaves. Succeeds throughout Texas and Oklahoma, as
well as in other Southern states. By clipping off all
but a few of the tip leaves when taken up, and treated
as in our handling, they are readily transplanted.
Each
10 to 12 inch _ _ _ $1.00
12 to 18 inch _ 1.50
18 to 24 inch _ 2.00
24 to 30 inch _ 3.00
30 to 36 inch _ 4.00
Golden Nona Arborvitae
Mahonia (Berberis aquifolia (Oregon Grape). Dense,
low, spreading shrub, beautiful holly-like foliage, glos¬
sy green, bluish-purple and bronze, moderate growth,
3 to 5 feet, exceedingly hardy; blossoms yellow ra¬
cemes, March to May, followed by blue grape-like ber¬
ries. Fine for low shrubberies, mass planting, individ¬
ual specimens or groups, equally good in shade or sun.
Each
6 to 8 inch _ $0.50
8 to 12 inch _ .75
12 to 15 inches, bushy _ 1.00
Like Magnolia Grandiflora they transplant with bet¬
ter success by clipping away a portion of the leaves
to check evaporation until roots become established.
ORNAMENTAL CLIMBING AND CLINGING
VINES
With their variance in color, their beauty of foliage
and blossom, their grace wherever used, these vines
frequently provide the finishing touches of any plant¬
ing. Some adhere to the masonry, some must be
trained through lattice or trellis and others with their
tendrils will cling tenaciously, unshaken by wind or
weather.
Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. (Virginia Creeper or Amer¬
ican Ivy.) An attractive( self-clinging vine; very
quick of growth and foliage changing from dark green
to autumnal colors in fall.
Ampelopsis Veitchii. (Boston Ivy.) Very popular
cover for brick, stone or wooden walls; very rapid
growth; foliage smaller than Quinquefolia; clings to
smooth surfaces.
Honeysuckle, Chinese Evergreen. Foliage light green,
dense, rapid grower; flowers white and buff. 15c each.
Honeysuck'e, Fuschia Leaved. Of the coral type,
vine upright, flowers red on outside of corolla, with
yellow inside, perpetual bloomer, very fragrant, gen¬
erally evergreen, one of the best climbers. Foliage
dark green. 25c each.
Honeysuckle, Halls. Flowers very fragrant, white
in opening, becoming buff. Very profuse, perpetual
from early spring until fall; evergreen. 20c each.
Trumpet Creeper. A stout, woody, handsome vine,
with compound leaves and perpetual, waxy, large,
tubular orange flowers in clusters; fine to ornament
outhouses, tree bodies, etc., as it climbs by aerial
roots. 10c each.
Wisteria. American purple. Hardy; fine for ar¬
bors, porch screens, etc. Profuse in early spring. 20c
each.
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Munson’s Dependable Nursery Stock
Wistaria
Perennials
These are so classed because the roots will live for
an indefinite number of years. The tops grow up each
spring from the crown of the roots, bloom, and at
close of the season the tops die, to be regrown from
the live root again next season.
Generally they want to be planted in well drained
but drouth-resisting soil, so that water will not stand
on the unseen roots over the resting season.
HYBRID HARDY PERENNIAL HIBISCUS
Of all the wonders produced by hybridization, none
is more remarkable or strikingly beautiful for bedding
in borders or in the garden than these.
The flowers are not double, but though single, are
gorgeous. They bloom out full in early morning and
fold up during heat of afternoon.
In sending plants, we leave a part of the last sea¬
son’s (dead) top as a handle by which to lift and
otherwise handle the roots. The roots should never
get dry, and plant so the crown is covered up. New
top will come out from same crown as indicated by
the dead top.
The plants do not come true to color from seed, but
in an assortment of few or many, there will be all
colors, either white, pink or scarlet.
Each Doz. 100
1 year roots, colors not marked $0.10 $1.00 $ 7.00
2 year roots, colors not marked .20 2.00 15.00
Seed saved from all colors, 25c per packet.
PEONIES
In the Southwest the Peony has not been given the
attention it has received in the North, perhaps that it
was not given proper attention in selection of site
and richness of soil. The best situation is on North
or East side of building so as to protect roots through¬
out the summer from excessive heat of afternoon sun.
Also a partially shaded situation among higher shrubs,
is good. They are easily grown and once planted do
not have to be replanted each season.
Prices given for 3 to 5 eyed divisions from bloom¬
ing plants.
Edul is Superba. Beautiful deep rose pink; large, of
good form. One of the earliest and blooms over a
long season. Vigorous and blooms profusely. 35c
each; $3.60 per dozen.
Duchess d’Orleans. Large carmine pink guards, cen¬
ter soft pink, interspersed with salmon. Large. Mid¬
season. 35c each; $3.60 per dozen.
Festima Maxima. Of enormous size and wondrous
beauty; pure paper white, some center petals flecked
carmine. Early, very long heavy stems. 50c each;
$5.00 per dozen.
Duchess de Nemours. Superb Ivory white becoming
pure white, finest midseason white. 40c each; $4.00
per dozen.
Red. Unnamed variety. 40c each; $4.00 per dozen.
Mixed. A good selection of mixed named but un¬
labeled varieties and grown mixed. 25c each; $2.50
per dozen; $18.00 per 100.
Peony Roots do much better if planted in the fall,
from October 15th to December 15th. If you are not
ready for any other stock, send in your peony order
at once. We may not have any roots left late in
the season.
IRIS GERMANICA
(Liberty Iris.) The most popular of the Iris family.
Besides their usefulness in landscape, they are becom¬
ing very popular for cut flowers and floral work. We
have a mixed assortment of varying hues of blue and
purple. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100.
PHLOX
(Hardy, Strong, 1 Year Field Grown.) Beauty and
usefulness bring these hardy border plants among
those of greatest importance. For massing they are
very effective and their great variety of colors add
Peony
The Munson Nurseries, Denison , Texas
39
a brilliancy to the landscape. Their flowering season
begins in July and then the past bloom spikes are
removed, the blooming period may be prolonged until
fall.
Should you not be ready to plant Phlox when you
are ready for other items, you can include in your
order, but we will not send until March, if you so
desire. By remitting with your fall orders, or winter
orders, we will reserve good roots for you.
Price: 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $15.00 per 100,
for all named varieties listed. Mixed and unnamed
colors: 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.
Anna Cook. Soft lilac pink. 30 inches.
Bridesmaid. Pure white with crimson eye; extra
tall, 40 inches.
Champs Elysse. Fine dark purple. 24 inches.
Edareur. Brilliant rosy-magenta, with lighter halo.
32 inches.
Frau A. Buchner. Pure white, very large. 32
inches.
Jeanne D’Arc. Pure white, late flowering. 48
inches.
Mad. P. Duthrie. Pale pink; large trusses. 32
inches.
Mrs. Chas. Dorr. A beautiful shade of lavender.
48 inches.
Richard Wallace. Pure white with maroon center.
30 inches.
Rynstrom. Deep pink; large flowers. 48 inches.
Sir E. Landser. Bright crimson. 32 inches.
Mrs. R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy-red with crimson
eye. 24 inches.
Hardy Phlox
Pantheon. Clear, deep, crimson pink. 30 inches.
Rheinlander. A most beautiful salmon, immense
flowers. 32 inches.
Insecticides and Fungicides
Prices f. o. b. Denison. Postage extra.
Scalecide. The complete dormant spray for San Jose
and all kinds of scale, insects and winterspores of
all fungus diseases.
1-quart cans _ _ _ $0.60
1-gallon cans _ 1.45
5-gallon cans _ 6.50
Prices on barrel lots on application.
Sulfocide. For prevention of all fungus diseases such
as rots, mildew, leaf spot, canker, etc.
1-pint cans _ $0.50
1-quart cans _ _ _ .75
1-gallon cans _ 2.25
5-gallon cans _ — 9.00
Dry Lime-Sulphur. For eradicating all kinds of scale,
preventing apple scab, peach leaf curl, brown rot
of peach and plum, and other fungus trouble.
1-pound cans _ $0.40
5-pound cans _ 1.75
Bordo-Fungi. (A dry form of Bordeaux Mixture and
ready when diluted in water. Fresh Bordeaux Mix¬
ture can be made at home from many of the for¬
mulas published.)
1-pound cans _ $0.50
5-pound cans _ 2.00
Krystal Gas. For killing peach tree borers.
1-pound tins _ $1.00
VOLCK is a spray for Scale Insects, Mealy Bugs,
White Flies, Red Spiders, Rust Mites, and similar
insects. It is a distinct improvement over former
sprays sold to kill these insects and will kill some
insects that were previously uncontrollable.
Pint cans, makes four gallons of spray _ $0.50
Quart cans, makes eight gallons _ 90
Gallon cans, makes 32 gallons _ 2.60
5-gallon cans - 10.00
Arsenate of Lead. For killing Curculio, Canker Worm,
Codling Moth, Tent Caterpillar, Slug, Leaf Roller,
Fruit Worms, Berry Moth, and other Eating Insects.
V2 -pound package _ $0.30
1-pound - .50
5-pounds _ 2.00
Black-Leaf 40. A concentrated sulphate of Nicotine
for killing all forms of aphis and all SUCKING
INSECTS. A contact spray.
$1.60 per 12-ounce can. Will dillute for 50 gallons
spray. 1 ounce will make 4 gallons spray.
For solving your fertilizer problems, we suggest you
write your Experiment Station and get direct infor¬
mation for your particular needs or case.
Remedies for Chewing Insects
Leaf-eating insects, such as beetles, weevils, grubs,
worms, etc., are conntrolled by poison applied to the
leaf.
Arsenate of Lead, Paris Green, Hellebore, etc., are
most commonly used.
Remedies for Sucking Insects
Sap-sucking insects, such as aphis or plant lice which
suck the juice from the green leaves are best con¬
trolled by some tobacco solution as Black Leaf 40.
Nicotine Solution, Volck, etc.
Sap-sucking insects like scale, which suck the juice
from the twigs or branches and even from the trunk
itself, are best controlled by some dormant spray such
as Lime Sulphur solution, Scalecide, etc.
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Munson's Dependable Nursery Stock
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Sprayers
Each
Auto-Spray No. 1. Brass Tank.
Auto-Pop . $ 9.50
Auto-Spray No. 1. Galvanized.
Auto-Pop . 6.50
Auto-Spray No. 26. Quart size,
all tin . 85
Auto-Spray No. 26. Quart size,
brass tank . 1.10
Brown Duster No. 2. B. Pint
size . 1.00
Brown Duster No. 2. C. Quart
size . 1.20
Auto-Spray No. 5. Pump, noz¬
zle, hose, strainer, but not any
container . 4.50
Each
A 3%-gal. knapsack for No. 5 3.50
Or a brass knapsack for above 6.00
Auto, Wheelbarrow Spray No. 3.
8-gallon brass tank . 19.00
Larger tank sizes can be or¬
dered.
Barrel Spray Pump. Brass lines,
20 feet of hose, connections
and nozzles . 16.00
Other styles and sizes of barrel
pumps, as well as large power spray¬
ers, from $35.00 to $400.00.
Sprayer Catalog on Request
Garden Settee
ped knocked-down, packed in carton.
Just the thing for the lawn, the garden,
or porch. It is convenient to move about,
weighs only 18 pounds. This new “Lite-
Wate” Settee is sturdily built, has all
channel iron legs and braces, sheridized
bolts and oak slats. All the qualities of
a high-grade bench at a low price.
The bench is 42 inches long (ample
room for two people) 30 inches high to
top of back, seat is 13 inches from front
to back. Iron parts painted moss green
and slats finished in tinted green. Ship-
weight, 20 pounds.
PRICE $3.00, F. O. B. DENISON
Avoid Gardening Failures Use VIGORO
Successful gardening is dependent
upon proper feeding! Not the old
makeshift methods, but with a com¬
plete plant food containing all the ele¬
ments that plant life requires for
healthy growth.
Such a food is Vigoro. Complete and
“for everything you grow”
properly balanced. Clean, odorless, it
can be sown by hand like grass seed.
For a thick growth of healthy grass,
beautiful flowers, leafy shrubs and
trees, and crisp vegetables use Vigoro.
Full directions in every bag — get
enough now for everything you grow.
A Swift & Company product.
100-lb. bag . $5.00
50-lb. bag . 3.00
25-lb. bag . 1.75
5-lb. pkg . 50
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For over one hundred years this American Elm
has continued to grow and increase in its slender
beauty. This tree is still growing upon a highway
in the State of Indiana.
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The American Elm also can be developed into a most charming and
beautiful spreading tree, as we have one such now fifty years old, with
spread of 80 feet, as was shown in a photograph published on page 28 of
our 1926-1927 (Golden Anniversary catalog).
Price of trees from 50 cents to $4.00 each, according to size. See page
24 under Shade Trees.
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Established 1876
by T. V. Munson
Now Owned by
Will B. Munson
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