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Residence of Mr. W. A. Harrison

A View of Mr. Harrison's Lawn

Note the artistic arrangement of shrubs and trees

HARRISON NURSERY CO.

HE MANAGEMENT
of the

HARRISON NURSERY COMPANY

— is in the hands of the men whose pic¬
tures appear above

Established 1887 References: Duns, Bradstreets, or

Incorporated for $500,000.00 your home banker

YORK, NEBRASKA

TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE

History

of the

Harrison

Nursery

Company

Over 40 years
Competent personnel
Increased service
High ideals
Able assistance

/. N 1887 two brothers, W. A. and H. S. Harrison, established the present organization of the Harrison Nursery
Company at York, Nebraska. These two brothers are pioneer nurserymen, having seen Nebraska develop
from a treeless plain to a garden spot. At the time these young men entered the Nursery business all they possessed
was youth, health, hope and the genius for labor, coupled with a prophetic faith in the ultimate greatness of Nebraska.
Some of our older customers well remember when these two brothers grew their own stock, sold and delivered it. A bicycle
or horse was used by them while canvassing. By close application and hard work they soon succeeded in creating a
heavy demand for their products. They then felt that their efforts had not been in vain and that the fruits of their labors
were being recognized.

As the demand increased, it was found necessary to enlarge the Nursery field, packing rooms, etc., and to add
more men to the field and selling forces. Several years of successful work followed. During this period the foundation
of a larger business was being laid. The continued service rendered caused a phenomenal growth in the business. Ccnse-
quently, in iqio, it was found necessary to again expand by adding more land and men to the institution. In May
the Harrison Nursery Company was incorporated under the laws of Nebraska with a capital of $100,000.00. The
work of managing the business had become too heavy for the two brothers, so additions were made. Mr. E. H. Smith,
who was born on a homestead near Harvard, Nebraska, living there until he was twenty-one years of age when he entered
the Traffic Department of the Burlington Railroad, in which capacity he worked for sixteen years, became a director
and was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the corporation. Another Nebraska man, Mr. E. E. Mason, who entered
the employ of the Harrison Brothers when seventeen years of age, became a director and was elected Superintendent of
the Nursery farm. Mr. Mason has been constantly in the employ of the company for twenty-six years. Thus a part
of the burden was taken from the Harrison Brothers and placed upon younger shoulders.

During the next eight years the business increased to such extent that it was found necessary to operate a landscape
department. Nebraska was again able to produce a man to fill the new position created. Mr. A. Williamsen, who was
reared on a farm near Dannebrog, Nebraska, was placed at the head of the landscape work. Mr. Williamsen graduated
from the York Business College and completed his landscape work at Lincoln. During the two years following, a mar¬
velous increase in business made it necessary to enlarge the entire plant. Consequently, in IQ20, the company was
reorganized and reincorporated for $500,000.00. Mr. O. Davis, who had been in field work for ten years, was pro¬
moted to the position of Assistant Field Manager. When you visit the Nursery, always call for "Ernie" Mason or
“ Osie " Davis, who delight in showing the customers what class of stock they are able to produce.

The two pioneers, W. A. and H. S. Harrison, are still doing their part to make the institution bigger and better.
They not only planted trees and flowers which evolved from the dull earth forms of beauty which have given comfort and
cheer to thousands, of home builders throughout the country, but they have builded a business institution which places
service and quality above self. Such an organization will no doubt be able to perpetuate itself throughout future ages.

This story, relating to the steady progress of the Harrison Nursery Company, is to convince you that the officers
and emptoyees have at all times been doing their utmost to please the planter who is obliged to rely on some one thoroughly
competent to advise him what to plant, its culture and adaptability of variety to locality. The science of horticulture is
vast in its scope, ranging from the tiny flower to the majestic oak. Horticulture requires technical knowledge. Through
actual experience and hardships the Harrison Nursery Company has learned trees and flowers and is in position to
g ive its customers practical advice.

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HARRISON NURSERY CO.,

Introductory

\\Z/E ARE offering you a catalog with a personality. You art met ting a numbt r oj ll it institution

VV/ who are doing their best to serve you. We extern! thanks to our customers for past courtesies, with assurance
that we shall continue to spare no effort in furnishing superior quality and .service. To all we extend grei tin \s
and best wishes.

Specialists in our line

We devote all of our time and energy in propagating and growing trees, shrubs, vines and Jlcwers W e find that
we have a man' s-size job without tacking on the greenhouse work, the poultry business, the st ed industry and a machinery
department. We are specialists in our line of work

Location

York, you know, is rioted for its citizenship, its thrift and pregressiveness, and especially for its beautiful homes
and well-kept lawns, and here the Nursery influence can he seen, because there are mare distim t spec ies of different < a na-
mentals in York than in any other town in the state. It is a well-known fact that York is located in one of the richest
agricultural districts of the United States. York is located on a system of railroads that give excellent service to all
parts of the country.

Trees grown on high ground

The Harrison Nursery Company field is located on a high divide, with no river bottoms to force the growth of their
Nursery stock. It is just as essential to select Nursery stock from high ground as it is seed corn. The soil is peculiarly
adapted to the successful growth of trees, giving them a strong, vigorous root system and a well-developed, symmetrical
body.

Quality

All stock grown by the Harrison Nursery Company is graded by caliper and height , and everything not up to the
standard is consigned to the brush pile and burned. The caliper proves the physical condition of a tree. The tree
family is similar to the human family. A child one year of age does not have the vitality that a child three years of
age has and its chance for a long life is not so great. The younger child needs far more attention than the older child
How like this is Nursery stock. We have the experience and facilities which the planter does not have, for growing
the young stock into more mature trees and we can do it much cheaper and better than he can. Our experts , after working
three years on a tree, produce one that is just right for orchard planting. Think of it, one bushel of fruit will more than
pay the price of one of these trees and, too, you will get a crop two years sooner than you would if you were to plant
yearling trees — this is economy. Quality is considered above all things else, and the demand for such is constantly
increasing. People are beginning to realize the importance of planting good trees for a permanent improvement. In¬
stead of planting a cottonwood in the front yard as did the early settlers, a nice hardy ornamental tree is selected. I nstead
of planting a cheap whip cherry tree or apple tree in the back yard, a first class graded tree is used. Instead of using
the swine to mow the grass in the front yard, a lawn mower is used with great care to insure the safely of the flowering
shrubbery and roses which adorn the heme.

Prices

People often hunt over a lot of catalogs and select things that are sold cheapest. Those wishing cheap trees at a
cheap price will waste both their time and ours. We put out to our trade nothing but first-class trees, at reasonable
prices. We do not intend to compete with cheap concerns. A row of trees is made up of many grades. We want our
customers to get the best and the brush pile the culls. If you were to go to your neighbor 's to buy some hogs, would you
pick out the runts because they happened to be a few cents cheaper? No. you ivould pick the choicest and pay the price,
because you realize they would be cheaper in the end. Do not get the impression, however, that we are high-priced.
During our existence in the Nursery business we have never attempted to cheapen the grade or quality of our products
in order to meet “ cheap " price competition, because our customers would be the losers. Cheap nursery stock is the
most expensive in. the long run.

Inspection

Our Nursery is inspected each year by the State Entomologist and a certificate, issued by him, showing stock to be
free from San Jose scale and insect pests, and to be in a healthy condition, is attached to each shipment.

Intentional omissions

We have omitted a lot of pictures of fruit, etc., because we think you will be more interested in the description which
we have carefully made. Numerous varieties of fruits, and various sorts of trees, shrubs and vines have been inten¬
tionally omitted. In so doing we are helping you save your hard-earned money We list nothing hut what has been
tested out and found adapted to the territory in which we operate. We could have a n rate catalog if we listed

everything that grows along the “ River Nile," but who wants to be a crocodile?

YORK, NEBRASKA

Service

We mark all trees with white paint, showing the depth to plant. We use extra care in packing orders for shipment.
Burlap and packing material is used in abundance. This insures safe arrival at destination. Our biggest asset is
"Satisfied Customers."

Booh of instructions

Our patrons are requested to read carefully the booklet enclosed which explains fully how to prepare soil, hew to
plant, how to spray, and other valuable information The information is important and success will largely depend upon
the careful observation of the suggestions made. Carry this booklet in your pocket and when worn out, ask for another.

Transportation charges

We will prepay charges to any railroad station within a radius of one hundred and fifty miles from York, on all
orders amounting to $5.00 or more; and to all railroad stations in the United States on orders amounting to $10.00
or more.

Replacing stock

We replace all stock that fails to grow, the first year, at half price. Trees, like human beings, will occasionally die;
yes, they are also subject to murderous attacks. A hailstorm may come along and knock them in the head, or a drought
may burn them at the stake; in either event, it is good to knew that you have a friend who will stand by you until you
get your orchard and windbreak completed.

Claims for errors should be made promptly on receipt of goods, as we cannot rectify them unless promptly made.

Guaranty

We guarantee our stock to be first class, to be delivered in a good, healthy condition. We warrant our stock true
to name, with the express understanding that should any not prove so, we will refund the money paid or replace it with
other stock, but are not liable for damages beyond this. A sure indication of the purity of our stock is the fact that
we have customers who have sent us orders year after year since our business was established.

Testimonials

We can furnish hundreds of them from people you do not know. We feel these would do you no good. If interested
in testimonials, let us know and we shall be glad to furnish you the names of satisfied customers living in your neigh¬
borhood.

Conclusion

You have finished reading the Introductory which has brought to your attention the advantages and satisfaction
to be gained by patronizing an old established firm that devotes all of its time and energy in producing the very best
at a reasonable price.

HARRISON NURSERY COMPANY
York, Nebraska

Mr. Harrison shows hoiv trees should be handled

A Serious Problem

Take Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas for instance. No doubt these are among the best farming Slates in the Union,
and yet in some rural communities over one-half cf the men are renters, the owners having left their farms. A number
of these renters move every year. Under these conditions everything runs down. There is no inducement for the renter
to build up the land. Farms grow poorer and poorer. Houses and barns become dilapidated. Orchards are per¬
mitted to die for the lack of care. Thousands of these land owners have moved to the cities or to some far-away stale
where they have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars. If this money had been spent on the farms what improvements
could have been made!

A Solution

When the time comes for the farmer to retire, he should build a neat cottage with all modern conveniences and stay
by his land, giving advice and encouragement to his renter. How nice it would he for him to continue to enjoy the com¬
panionship of his old neighbors. With the automobile, electric lights, daily paper and radio, he would be doing his
part towards urbanizing the country, thus enhancing the value of his land. This is not all; no doubt his span of life
would be extended ten or fifteen years. His children can be given a good education as the city school and the college
are near. If the children desire recreation, the country is the place for that. The farmer should feel his responsibility
for the ownership of an empire in miniature, and do his utmost to keep it from oblivion.

We are Members of

JrWrifaiAssaaatian ^Nursm/men m

BUILDERS °f BEAUTY

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Wf/E TAKE pleasure in introducing to you the men who have been in our employ for three years or more. These
yy men are responsible for the propagation, growing, digging, selling, packing and delivering of your nursery stock.
The year the employee entered our service is shown immediately following the name. This record shows per¬
manency and stability which are the worth-while qualities of an individual or institution.

Thomas Thrush

’ll

A. K. Gutschow

’21

R. H. Phillips

’04

A. D. Lewis

M. Henderson

F. D. Henderson

C. E. Walker

Peter Traudt

’04

L. B. Phillips

'04

W. T. Decius

George Pfenning

’09

Clarence Mason

’24

S. E. Marele

A. H. Mizell

’25

A. J. Price

’20

G. W. Bayne

Clyde McCormick

’25

H. A. Lewis

’25

A. B. Carper

’21

Peter Johnson

’20

Glen Lundy

’20

Joseph Duhon

’23

J. A. Sawyer

’25

L. E. Garner

’20

M. V. Hill

’20

E. B. Ralston

’25

Henry Haberman

’25

J. O. SCALPH

’22.

I. H. Howard

’21

Jake Green

’25

T. B. Knapp

’25

J. E. Campbell

’23

Jake Haberman

’22

John McKee

’25

L. A. Hettinger

’25

Floyd Mason

'25

Delbert Jared

’24

J. F. Loveridge

’25

Crr.W:)

YORK, NEBRASKA

FRUIT DEPARTMENT

Apples

' Vivian , daughter of
£. H. Smith

T'HE Apple is the first in importance of all fruits. It will thrive on nearly any well-drained soil. Its period of ripening, unlike other fruits,
extends nearly through the whole year. By making careful selection, a constant succession can be obtained. For family use there is no
fruit that is more indispensable. No fruit is so healthful; many physicians say that if a person would eat an apple a day they could
dispense with doctor bills. Besides this, and just as important, is the fact that the average price on the market is steadily increasing and
the immense demand for home consumption, foreign shipping, canning and evaporating assures high prices. The apple, if given the same care
and attention as other farm crops, will yield greater ?•„ returns per acre. The following list we consider to be the best.

Winter apples

BEN DAVIS. Origin, Kentucky. Season, January to April.
Vies with Baldwin as a profitable commercial variety in many
sections; quality not so good but a better bearer and keeper.
Tree very vigorous and hardy in the Central States. Fruit
large, handsome, brightly striped with red; flesh medium quality,

Apples are a necessity, not a luxury. C ,/n
order to avoid paying a luxurious price,
plant trees and raise your otvn. Let us assist
you in selecting proper Varieties.

DELICIOUS. Fruit is large, with the surface almost covered
with a most beautiful, brilliant dark red, blending to golden-
yellow at the blossom end. In quality it is unsurpassed, in flavor
sweet, slightly touched with acid, but only enough so as to make
it all the more pleasing, with an aroma delightfully fragrant.
The flesh is fine-grained, crisp, juicy, melting and withal delicious.
In keeping quality it ranks with the best, coming out of storage
in March and April in perfect condition. Tree is very hardy. We
advise all our customers in the Middle West to plant Delicious.
You will never regret it. No better apple exists. It is no more
an untried novelty, but has been largely planted in the Middle
West and Pacific States. Commercial orchardists plant them
by the thousand.

HARRISON NURSERY CO.

Winter apples — Continued

GANG. Originated in Missouri. Similar but superior to Ben
Davis. It has ail the good qualities in a higher degree, more
brilliant coloring, runs more even in size, and keeps fully as late.
The tree is vigorous and hardy; is a rapid grower; bears while
young. Color bright red without stripes or blotches, and large
and even in size. Season, February to March.

GRIMES’ GOLDEN. Origin, Virginia. Season. November to
January. Tree vigorous, upright, spreading, a good early annua!
bearer. Fruit above medium, regular; surface rich golden-
yellow, sometimes with net veining of russet; flesh yellow, firm,
compact, crisp, aromatic, rich, spicy, sub-acid; quality the best,
A valuable early winter apple and particularly desirable for its
late blooming.

JANET (Rawl's Neverfail). Medium in size, roundish, approach¬
ing oblong or obtuse-conical, often oblique; color pale red,
distinct stripes on light yellow ground; flesh nearly white, fine,
mild, sub-acid, fine texture, crisp, juicy. Growth slow; a profuse
bearer. Keeps through spring. The blossoms open ten days
later than usual kinds, thus sometimes escaping spring frosts,
and hence the name Neverfail.

JONATHAN. Origin, New York. Season, November to January.
Seedling of Spitzenburg, which it resembles in fruit, and is a
much better tree. Hardy in latitude of Central Iowa, where it
is a vigorous and productive variety. A delicious and strictly
dessert apple that always commands the highest market prices.
Fruit of good size, roundish; surface is very smooth, clear light
yellow, almost covered with rich dark red on sunny side; flesh
white, tender, juicy, spicy, aromatic.

MAMMOTH BLACK TWIG. Excels Winesap in nearly every
important point; a better grower, hardier, and the fruit much
larger; color even a darker red; flesh firmer; flavor is milder, but
fully equal. A long keeper.

Autumn apples

CHENANGO STRAWBERRY. Rather large, oblong-conic,
angular; striped and splashed with light crimson on whitish-
yellow ground; cavity narrow and deep; basin narrow; flesh
white, very tender, with a pleasant, mild, sub-acid flavor. Sep¬
tember and October.

MISSOURI PIPPIN. Large, oblong, bright red with numerous
gray dots, very handsome and of fair quality; an early and very
abundant bearer, and very profitable orchard fruit; vigorous.
December to March.

NORTHWESTERN GREENING. Origin. Wisconsin. Season.
December to March. Tree a splendid, vigorous grower, quite
hardy. Fruit large to very large; green, becoming yellowish-
green when ripe; flesh yellow, fine-grained and firm; flavor a
good sub-acid; very smooth and attractive; should be given
plenty of room in the orchard to secure large, even fruit. One
of the best growers we have in the nursery and in the orcl ard
is very prolific and regular when mature.

ST A YM AN’S WINESAP. it i -• n< >w attracting attention every¬
where as a profitable market variety. It has large size, bright
red color, great productiveness and best quality to commend it.
The tree is a vigorous grower and, like its parent, is irregular
and drooping in habit, and adapts itself readily to different soils
and situations. Season, November to February.

WINESAP. Origin, New Jersey. A valuable, old. well-known
variety. Season, December to May. One of the leading export
apples. Fruit medium, roundish; skin moderately thick and
very tough; dark yellow, almost entirely covered with dark red;
flesh yellow, fine-grained, firm, rich, crisp, sprightly sub-acid;
quality excellent. Moderately vigorous; rather open, irregular
head. Very productive; an early bearer.

YORK IMPERIAL (Johnston’s Fine Winteri. Origin, Penn¬
sylvania. Medium, oblong, angular, oblique, smooth; yellow,
shaded red, indistinct red stripes; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, sub¬
acid, good. Winter. An excellent shipper; brings high prices.

FAMEUSE (Snow Apple). Origin, Canada. Season, October
and November. An old and well-known variety. Tree a moder¬
ate grower, productive. Fruit medium in size; color pale greenish-
yellow, mixed with stripes of red, with splashes of same on shady
side; flesh white, tender and juicy, slightly perfumed; flavor sub¬
acid, extra good.

A Scene In Our Field No. 1

Autumn apples — Continued

MAIDEN BLUSH. Of uniformly good size, smooth, round,
beautifully flushed with red on creamy yellow ground; flesh
tender, of pleasant but not high flavor. A good market sort
because of its attractiveness and the tree’s heavy crops. Sep¬
tember and October.

PRICE'S SWEET. Of very strong, upright growth in nursery
and orchard. Popular in parts of the West. Fruit medium,
regular, oblong, conical, often unequaled; surface yellowish-
green, mostly thinly covered with mixed and marbled dull red,
obscurely splashed and striped; dots, large, distinct, numerous,
russet, rough; flesh yellowish-white, moderately juicy, very sweet,
good. October to November.

Summer apples

DUCHESS (Duchess of Oldenburg). Origin, Russia. Season,
July and August. Tree upright, vigorous and extremely hardy.
An early and annual bearer of uniformly large crop. Fruit
large, greenish-yellow, with red stripes, low, medium. Flesh
light yellow, fine-grained, firm; flavor a pleasant acid; a great
cooking favorite and prime market sort. A good shipper for an
early apple and commands good prices. Should be planted in
every orchard. The most profitable early apple for commercial
purposes.

EARLY HARVEST. Size medium, roundish, usually more or less
oblate, smooth, bright straw color when ripe; flesh nearly white,
flavor rather acid, fine. Season July. Productive. Needs rich
cultivation to be fine. Good throughout the northern states and
southwest.

UTTER (Utter’s Red). Origin, Wisconsin; a vigorous, upright
grower. Season, September to October. Fruit above medium
to large; surface yellow, splashed, mottled, striped and much
dotted with bright red. Flesh white, fine grained, tender, juicy
mild, pleasant sub-acid.

WEALTHY. Originated about 1861 by the late Peter M. Gideon,
Excelsior, Minn. This one variety is an enduring monument
for its originator. Season, September to January. Almost
too well known to need description. Since its origination it has
been extensively planted in all the apple growing states. Fruit
large, regular, smooth, light yellow with crimson stripes and
splashes; flesh white, often stained with red, tender, very juicy,
sprightly sub-acid with delicious aroma. Splendid dessert and
cooking apple. Market demand never supplied.

RED JUNE. Size medium, oblong, very red; flesh white, tender
juicy, sub-acid, with a sprightly agreeable flavor; quite early and
continues to ripen for four weeks and will keep long after ripe
for a summer apple; profitable for market. The tree is a fine,
erect grower, very hardy, bears young and abundantly. A
valuable early apple.

YELLOW TRANSPARENT (White Transparent, Thaler,

Etc.). Origin, Russia. Season, July. Imported from Pet-
rograd by United States Department of Agriculture. One
of the most valuable and early apples. Fruit medium, smooth,
transparent skin; clear white, becoming pale yellow when fully
ripe; flesh white, tender, fine-grained, of splendid quality. Tree
is moderately vigorous and a good annual bearer.

Crab Apples

Within the past few years a good many people have given much attention to improving this class of fruit. Their efforts have been attended
with marked success. Crab apples succeed equally well in all sections and are valuable for cider, preserving and jellies, and some of the improved
sorts are excellent for eating. Every orchard should contain a few, as the trees are handsome, annual bearers and usually fruit the second year.

GOLDEN BEAUTY. Medium size; flesh white, fine-grained,
mild, sub-acid; one of the best crabs grown; tree vigorous grower.

HYSLOP. Origin, America. Season, September to October.
Tree vigorous where hardy. Blights in some localities. Fruit
medium; yellow grounded with heavy shadings of deep crimson
and splashes of maroon with heavy blue bloom; flesh fine, firm,
yellow, astringent; bears abundantly in clusters, which make tree
exceedingly ornamental. Its high color always commands a
fancy market price for it. One of the most desirable crabs for
culinary purposes.

FLORENCE, Origin, Minnesota. Season, August. Originated
with Peter M. Gideon, who also produced the Wealthy apple.
A hardy, spreading tree; bears young and inclined to overbear.
Fruit medium; color carmine when well colored; flesh yellowish,
medium fine, acid; excellent for cooking. A fine jelly crab, and
valuable for early market, as well as home use.

WHITNEY (Hybrid) (Whitney No. 20). Origin, Illinois.
Season, August. Fruit large to very large for a hybrid; yellow,
striped with red and mostly covered with red on sunny side;
flesh yellow, very juicy and fine grained; flavor rich and almost
sweet. Its crab parentage is shown in the health and vigor of the
tree. The fruit equals many apples in size and quality.

A permanent improvement
mands the best. Tree planting
permanent improvement. .

You cultivate corn to obtain a
crop — why not cultivate your orchard?

Wrap All Fruit Trees With Cornstalks to protect from rabbits and sun-scald

Pears

The cultivation of this fruit is rapidly extending as its value is appreciat' d and the demand is increasing every year, making it ■
most profitable to plant. The range of varieties is such that, like apples, they can be h it r ; conditio t ft \ugust ut

The melting, juicy texture, the refined flavor and the delicate aroma of the pear give it rank above all other fruits ex eptii the grape,
most important points about the management of pears is the gathering at the proper time. Summer pears should be gathered at least It n da
before they are ripe, and autumn pears at least tu-o weeks. Winter varieties may hang until the leat in a cool dry t ‘liar.

When the pear trees are heavily laden the fruit should be thinned when about one-third rown cist tu III

Summer pears

BARTLETT. Large size, with a beautiful blush next the sun.
buttery, very juicy, and highly flavored; tree a strong grower,
bears early and abundantly. A very popular pear. Ripens in
August and September.

Autumn pears

DUCHESS d’ANGOULEME. Very large, greenish-yellow, some¬
times russeted; makes a beautiful tree and heavy bearer; buttery,
melting and sweet. October and November.

FLEMISH BEAUTY. Large, juicy, melting and rich; strong
grower and good bearer, very hardy. September and October.

GARBER. Large, bright yellow, with red cheek, juicy and good;
a splendid canning pear; tree vigorous and hardy, not subject to
blight; ripens just after Bartlett.

JVo farm is complete buithout a farm or¬
chard.

KIEFFER. This is the most populai peai grown; fruit of fine
size, rich color and good quality; tree very vigorous and seldom
blights; should he picked at maturity and ripened indoors.
October and November.

SECKEL. Small, rich, yellowish-brown; one of the best and
highest flavored pears known; very productive. September and
October.

Cherries

There are few more desirable fruits than the Cherry. They are being planted more and more each year and there is always a brisk demand
on the market for good fruit. Aside from their fruit value, they make very ornamental trees for the lawn, especially the Heart and Bi ggereau
varieties, which are strong, vigorous growers, with large glossy leaves, and open, spreading heads. Cherries thrive in mast any dry or u ell-drained
soil; the fruit is delicious whether eaten out of hand or preserved. No home garden is complete without a few cherry trees.

EARLY RICHMOND. Medium size, dark red, melting and juicy,
acid flavor; one of the most valuable and popular of the acid
cherries and is unsurpassed for cooking; tree slender grower,
exceedingly productive and very hardy; will stand the most
severe weather.

ENGLISH MORELLO. Medium to large, roundish; dark red,
nearly black when ripe; flesh purplish-red, meaty, juicy, slightly
astringent and good; very productive. August.

LARGE MONTMORENCY. Large, roundish, red; flesh tender,
mildly acid and good quality; larger than Early Richmond and
about ten days later; one of the most popular sorts. Late June.

OSTHEIM. Large, roundish, one side compressed, dark red and
much darker when fully ripe; flesh liver-colored, tender, juicy,
sub-acid and very good; early and ripens over a long period.

WINDSOR. Of Canadian origin and noted for the hardiness of
fruit and bud; large, dull red, almost liver colored; substantial
and meaty; without doubt the hardiest of the sweets. Popular
in the East.

WRAGG. Large, roundish, heart-shaped; dark crimson and when
fully ripe, black or nearly so; flesh and juice light crimson, firm
and good; very productive. One of the hardiest and is usually
a sure cropper.

Compass cherry -plum

Originated at Springfield, Minnesota, by M. H. Knudson,
through scientific hybridization by applying pollen of the English
Morello Cherry and Miner Plum to the blossom of the Sand
Cherry (Prunus BesseyiiL It is absolutely hardy, wonderfully
prolific, frequenly producing fruit on young trees in nursery
row. In shape, size and coloring of the fruit the characteristics
of the Plum and Cherry are about equally divided. Color bright
red, deepening as it becomes well ripened, until it reaches a rich,
dark wine color. Valuable for canning and preserving.

A Scene in Our Field No. 2

YORK, NEBRASKA

Plums

The Plum, like the pear and other finer fruits, succeeds best in heavy soil with some clay, and being almost entirely free from disease, they
can be grown very profitably. Of late years the demand has been growing very rapidly. The finer kinds are excellent for dessert fruits of rich
and luscious flavor; for cooking and canning they are unsurpassed. For home consumption they should be allowed to remain on the trees until
fully ripe, but for shipping they should be gathered a few days earlier. Some of the varieties are inclined to overbear and should be thinned in
order to produce perfect fruit. Most all the varieties, especially the native sorts, are extremely hardy and will withstand the most severe weather.

European varieties

GERMAN PRUNE. Medium, oval, purplish-blue; rich, juicy and
of high flavor; tree vigorous and very productive.

LOMBARD. Medium, roundish-oval, violet-red, juicy and pleas¬
ant; adheres to stone; a valuable market sort, hardy and adapted
to light soils; nearly always produces a crop.

BURWOOD. Largest and finest of the hardy plums, being a
cross between Burbank and Brittlewood. More productive and
profitable than Burbank or any of the native varieties.

SHIPPER'S PRIDE. Large, nearly round, dark purple, juicy
and sweet; a splendid shipper and good market variety; tree
moderate grower, but productive.

Japanese varieties

BURBANK. Medium to large, orange-yellow, dotted and
marbled with red; flesh meaty, yellow, sweet and good; valuable
for canning and a good market plum; mid-June. Hardiest and
most prolific of the Japan varieties.

Native varieties

FOREST GARDEN. Large, nearly round, deep red when fully
ripe with numerous yellow specks; flesh firm, sub-acid, good
quality; season late.

THE OMAHA. A large, nearly round plum, light brilliant red;
flesh firm, rich yellow, juicy and sweet. Tree is a strong, vigorous
grower, hardy and productive. The Omaha originated with the
late Theo. Williams, Benson, Nebraska, who has done so much
to develop a race of hardy plums.

WEAVER. Large, oblong, flattened at ends, dark mottled red
with purplish bloom; flesh firm, meaty and very good; a constant
and regular bearer and very hardy.

WILD GOOSE. Medium to large; roundish-oblong, skin light
red and shining, making an attractive market plum; flesh yellow,
pulpy and sweet; very popular, but a poor fertilizer. Should be
planted with other trees of abundant pollen.

WOLF. Medium to large, yellow mottled with red; flesh yellow,
firm and good quality; tree vigorous and a prolific bearer.

WYANT. Medium to large, oblong, purple-red on yellow ground;
flesh firm and good quality; one of the most popular of the
American sorts.

Minnesota varieties

LA CRESCENT. A remarkable new plum; bears fruit of an
orange-gold color, the fruit being large and exceedingly sweet.
Tree grows shapely and well balanced. Stone medium-sized and
semi-free. Season early.

MONITOR. A good market plum of high quality and firm flesh.
Productive and regular bearer; fruit large size, dark red.

Prof, Hansen’ s hybrid varieties

A new fruit originated by Prof. Hansen of the South Dakota

Experimental Station: a cross between the Sand Cherry and the

Plum. Perfectly hardy, well adapted to our northern states.

Young trees bear fruit the next year after planting.

HANSKA (Sioux Indian word for “Tall”). The fruit of this
variety has been much admired for its beautiful color, which is
bright red with heavy blue bloom, firm yellow flesh, good quality
and rich fragrance.

OPATA (Sioux Indian word for “Bouquet”). Opata is a
plum tree in habit of vigorous growth, and forms fruit buds
freely on one-year-old shoots in nursery; foliage large and glossy;
fruit one and three-sixteenth inches in diameter, dark purplish-
red with blue bloom; weight one-half ounce.

SAPA (Sioux Indian word for “Black”). The Sapa fruited
first in 1907 on a tree cut back very severely for bud sticks; the
tree is plum-like in habit; one-year trees in nursery have many
fruit buds; the glossy, dark-purple skin, and the rich dark
purple-red flesh of its Japanese sire.

WANETA. Prof. Hansen describes it thus: ‘‘It is probably the
largest of over 10,000 seedlings; here about 2 inches in diameter,
weight 2 ounces; good red color; skin free from acerbity and witr»
delicious flavor; has borne the past four successive years.”

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Apricots

A beautiful and delicious fruit; a close relative of the /dam and peach, combinin , the qualilit s oj both Tfu fruit ripens after the early
cherries and just before plums and peaches. Tree is as hards as the pear h and requires about the same cultivation It ship » U md i immands
a good price in the market, and for drying and canning it has no superior. Russian varieties are the earliest and m <st hardy.

ALEXANDER (Russian). Medium to small, light orange-
yellow, flecked with red; flesh tender, juicy, sweet and good
quality; hardy; productive. July.

DUDD (Russian . Medium to lai je; light orange with I >1 1 1 - 1 1
on sunny side; flesh sweet, juicy, with flavor of the peach; hardy
and productive. August.

Peaches

To secure healthy, vigorous and fruitful trees, the ground must be well drained and kept clean and mellow Peach trees are easily cultivated
and their freedom from disease, the short time it takes to come into bearing and the immense demand for the fruit . make them extreme I \ profitable.
Peaches are borne on wood of the previous season s growth, and this makes it absolutely essential to prune the ire w yearly, remoi e dead branches
and let in light and air. Keep the trees in good shape and you will have splendid returns.

ALEXANDER (Cling). Medium size; greenish-white, nearly
covered with rich red; flesh sweet, juicy; vigorous, productive.
Good market peach.

CHAMPION (Free). Large, round, quite regular; yellowish-
white mottled with red on sunny side; flesh white with red at
the pit; one of the best in quality.

CROSBY (Free). Medium to large; orange-yellow splashed with
red; flesh yellow, red at pit, juicy and rich; tree hardy and
prolific; fruit should be thinned in order to make good sized
peaches; a popular market sort. Middle of September.

ELBERTA (Free). The great market peach of the Southwest;
perfectly hardy in the North and is believed by many growers
to be the best all-around peach; color lemon-yellow with blush
on sunny side; flesh pale yellow, tender and juicy; tree vigorous;
a good shipping peach.

J. H. HALE. Fruit larger than the I

Is of a rich golden-yellow color. Skin thick; flesh dark-yellow
and firm. Flavor of the very best. Ripens a little earlier than
Elberta.

HILL’S CHILI (Free). One of tin- best; medium to large oval,
yellow with red; flesh rather dry, but good. Valuable sort for
drying. September.

TRIUMPH (Free). Medium to large, round, somewhat flatl
greenish-yellow, broken stripes of purplish-red and pink dots;
flesh yellow with red stains, juicy and very good; one of the early
sorts.

WRIGHT. An Iowa seedling; tree dwarfish, spreading, willowy
habit; fruit slightly below medium size, light yellow splashed
with red on sunny side; flesh white, best quality, small pit.
Profuse bearer; has proven to be much hardier than any of the
old varieties; worthy of a trial. Season. September.

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Grapes

EVERYONE should have a few grapevines in the home garden. They require very little cultivation and the returns are so abundant. If
proper selection of varieties is made, one may have grapes on the table for several months in the year. They can be trained over fences,
trellises, or doorways and thus be ornamental as well as useful. To grow for market, they can be planted on hillsides that are unsuitable
for other crops. They should in all cases have a free exposure to the sun and air.

BETA (Black). Small to medium size. Black colored fruit.
Very fine flavor; very early, prolific and healthy; very hardy.
Also valuable for arbors.

CAMPBELL’S EARLY (Black). A strong, vigorous and hardy
sort; ripens early and bears abundantly; berry large, black with
blue bloom; tender, sweet and rich; good market berry; it is a
good shipper and long keeper.

CONCORD (Purple). The old reliable grape known by every
man, woman and child. Bunches and berries of good size. Dark
color; skin tender; flesh juicy and sweet.

MOORE’S EARLY (Black). Bunch large, berry round with
heavy blue bloom, quality said to be better than Concord;
hardy, prolific; a good market grape; ripens about two weeks
before Concord.

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NIAGARA (White). One of the leading white sorts; bunch
large, shouldered, compact; berry large, yellowish-white, juicy;
vinous and sprightly; quality good; skin tough. Good for market.

POCKLINGTON (White). The great vigor and hardiness of the
vine with the beauty and size of the clusters, place this in the
front rank of white grapes; berry a light lemon-yellow, tender,
sweet and fine aromatic flavor; very prolific.

WYOMING (Red). Bunch small and compact; berry medium,
red, brighter than Delaware; tender, juicy, sweet and very good;
a hardy, vigorous and prolific grape. It is one of the best early
red grapes.

WORDEN (Black). A seedling of the Concord; bunch large and
compact; berry round, black with blue bloom, pulpy, juicy and
very pleasant; ripens several days earlier than Concord.

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Gooseberries

This fruit is very useful for cooking either green or ripe
and is used for canning extensively. Requires the same culti¬
vation and treatment as currants.

DOWNING. Large and round, light green, with distinct
veins; fruit is soft, juicy and finely flavored; vigorous
and productive variety; skin smooth. One of the best.

HOUGHTON. Size medium, pale red, sweet and juicy;
is a vigorous grower, abundant bearer and free from
mildew.

CARRIE. A marvel of productiveness and a good Goose¬
berry in every way. When fully ripe, it is maroon in
color and of good quality. It is a strong grower and holds
its foliage late in summer. If the berries were a little
larger in size, it would be one of the very best of the red
varieties. Originated in Minnesota and is absolutely
hardy.

PEARL. Similar to Downing, but fruit a little larger, very
hardy, free from mildew and very productive. Valuable
for home use or market.

Currants

The Currant is one of the most valued of the small fruits.

They mature just before raspberries and can be used either

raw or cooked. Being very hardy, they do not winter-kill

and are easy of cultivation, requiring little care. They can

be grown in any good garden soil.

BLACK CHAMPION. Very productive, large bunch and
berry, excellent quality and a strong grower.

CHERRY. Large, deep red; rather acid; short branches;
very productive.

FAY’S PROLIFIC. A cross between the Cherry and
Victoria; one of the most popular of the red currants and
immensely prolific.

NORTH STAR. Said to be the strongest grower among
the red varieties; bunches average four inches in length
and are freely produced; extra quality and extremely
hardy.

WHITE GRAPE. Bush vigorous and productive; clusters
long; berries large, very attractive, mild flavor and good
quality; a good table variety. Distinct from White
Dutch.

WILDER. Clusters above medium length and berries
large, bright red, of excellent quality, with mild, sub¬
acid flavor; ripens early and is a good keeper. A Two-Year-Old Plant of Houghton Gooseberry from Our Nurseries

Miscellaneous Berries and Roots

Dewberries

The Dewberry is a dwarf and trailing form of the blackberry. yf
The fruit is highly prized as a market fruit owing to its large size:
and fine quality. Set the plants two feet apart in the row and cover'
in winter with coarse litter. Should be mulched in the spring to
keep them off the ground.

LUCRETIA. Perfectly hardy and remarkably productive;
said to be the best of this class of fruit; ripens early; is often one
and one-half inches long by one inch in diameter; sweet, luscious
and melting; this variety is recommended most highly.

Blackberries

Blackberries are among the best known and most valued of our
berries. No fruit of any kind is more wholesome. A liberal use of
berries and other good fruit will save doctor's bills. Blackberries
should be planted in rows six or seven feet apart, three to four feet in
the row. Keep the ground light, rich and clean, and pinch the canes
back when they have reached four feet in height. The demand for
blackberries is always good.

MERSEREAU. Large, oval, sparkling black, sweet, rich and
melting, hardy and productive.

SNYDER. The hardiest blackberry known; fruit medium-sized
and of a good quality; a standard market variety.

Raspberries

The Raspberry is one of the most delicious and popular fruits
grown. They are always in demand in season and command good
prices on the market. For canning purposes they are unexcelled.
They are easily cultivated and require little care. Cut out the old and
weak shoots each year; plant in good soil in hills about four feet apart.
With a little care and attention they will produce large crops of
berries. For winter protection, bend the canes over and cover with
straw or leaves and remove early in the spring.

COLUMBIA (Red). Resembles the Shaffer, but is much better;
the berry is firmer, dark red and adheres to the bushes much
longer; a strong grower, attaining large size. One of the hardiest
and most productive and stands at the head for canning, jams,
etc.

CUMBERLAND (Black). The largest of all black caps; a healthy,
vigorous grower, throwing up stout, stocky, well branched canes
that produce immense crops of magnificent berries. Fruit very
large, firm, quality about the same as Gregg; keeps and ships as
well as any of the blacks. The most profitable market variety.
KANSAS (Black). Large, round and firm, moderately juicy,
strong grower and very productive. Ripens early. Considered
one of the best market berries on account of its handsome appear¬
ance.

Ground lhai produces bueeds built produce
berries. Plant berries and kill the bueeds.

Mulberries

The Mulberry is valued as an ornamental shade tree and the fru it
is quite popular in some sections. Should be planted in deep, rich
sandy loam. Requires little care and is of easy culture. The fruit
is sprightly and refreshing and is a valuable addition to any fruit
garden.

RUSSIAN. A very hardy rapid-growing, limber tree of great
value, especially in the West; foliage abundant and said to be
very desirable for silkworm culture; fruit good size and produced
in large quantities. Introduced into this country by the Men-
nonites.

WHITE. This is the variety used most for feeding silkworms;
it forms a very large spreading tree.

Asparagus

This delicious and healthy vegetable should be found in every
garden. Nothing can be more easily grown and no plant gives such a
healthful food for such little outlay. Set in the fall or spring with the
crown of the plant about three inches below the surface of the ground.
Ten to twelve inches by two feet is a good distance to plant.

BARR'S MAMMOTH. The largest of all, is very early, and quite
tender and delicious; light color. The yield is simply enormous,

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. A standard kind of first-class quality.
Tender and high flavored; valuable market and garden sort.

Rhubarb

This very desirable vegetable comes early in the spring. The
large stems of the leaves are used for pie-making and stewing. It is
also valuable for medicinal purposes. A deep, rich soil is indispensa¬
ble to secure large, heavy stalks. Plant in rows four feet apart, with
the plants three feet distant. Set so that crowns are about one inch
below the surface. Top dress in the fall with stable manure and fork
under in the spring.

LINNEAUS. This variety produces a small stem, fine quality;
early; excellent for cooking.

VICTORIA. Very large and valuable for market. Early.

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LANDSCAPE SERVICE

CHARMING grounds, well laid out and cared for, make a home of pleasure and beauty. Everyone appreciates
the pleasure in beautifying his home grounds. The general principles of landscape gardening are to:

Keep lawns open and clear of aimlessly placed plants. Bank shrubbery against the walls of the house to
give it proper setting. Put high shrubs at corners and between windows. Have full, wide-growing shrubs for the general
mass. Beneath windows, and in very low points, as well as in front cf higher growing shrubs, place the low-growing
varieties. Mingle evergreen and deciduous plants in proper proportion to give continual beauty. Plant thickly around
corners to swell and round them out from the line of shrubs along the icalls. It is well to mark property lines with good
shrubbery. Do not be afraid of ample color among green shrubs. Place shade trees for effectiveness. Screen un¬
sightly views and outbuildings with tall, informal shrubs. Provide a background or skyline to frame the view of the
house with tall trees or shrubbery. Write us for further advice

Special attention to small home grounds

t ' A discussion of your landscape problems with us entails no obligation on your part and will un- * p

doubtedly prove greatly to your benefit and afford you much delight in learning the possibilities of the \
grounds around your home. J

Before Planting

After Planting

Before Planting

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Well planted home grounds reflect permanency and stability

ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT

/F THE grounds surrounding the house are extensive, beautiful effects can be produced by planting shade trees,
shrubs, vines and flowers according to some pre-arranged plan. To give your home an inviting approach, the
trees and shrubs should not be planted at random. A well-cut lawn with shrubs planted near the foundation of
the residence, a few ornamental trees planted in an appropriate place, along the drives leading to the house and other
buildings, bespeak the spirit and character of the home. Open-lawn treatment is very artistic, and gives a picture of
expression. Vines trained over porches, trellises, fences, etc., can be male very effective at a small cost. Real estate
owners who have vacant property to sell are beginning to plant fine trees and shrubs, knowing that they can secure a
larger percentage on their investment , as purchasers will pay more for a fine-looking lot than one given over to unsightly
surroundings. We would also emphasize the fact that you should BUY NONE BUT THE BEST. A little thought
will convince you that it is not the quantity, but the quality, that counts. Buy none but the best stock properly grown
by reliable nurserymen, who have given their best thought to the careful propagation and best varieties. We have a
large stock of all kinds of shade trees, ornamental shrubs, etc., that has been selected with the greatest care and attention,
both as to variety and quality.

How to plant

A fine, well-cut lawn is one of the handomest features of a place. Trees and the larger shrubs may be planted along
a lane or avenue leading to the house, or dotted about the lawn on lines radiating from it. This will secure light, air,
and a good view from the house. In laying out the grounds, take into consideration economy in labor, and make as
few walks as possible. Upright shrubs, roses and flowers should be planted in clumps, each kind by itself, and avoid
making the lawn look like a checkerboard. These beds should be well cultivated and the plants pruned annually. Mass
the trees and beds on the boundaries so as to leave a broad space for the lawn, and where there is a pretty view leave an
opening. Where there is an unsightly object, conceal it by planting trees or climbing vines. Do not plant large trees
near the house, except enough on the sunny side for shade.

Vines

Should be planted near to and allowed to climb upon and about the house, or trained on posts, trellises, arbors
or stakes placed in suitable locations on the lawn.

Groups of trees and shrubs possessing bright-colored bark or foliage, and groups of flowering trees and shrubs,
are highly effective when in blossom and should be more generally planted.

Weeping trees are especially desirable on small lawns.

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Evergreens

Juniper ( Juniperus )

Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorium). Fine vigorous grower; cone-
shaped; of a peculiar whitish color.

Pine ( Pinus )

Bull Pine (P. Ponderosa, var. Scopulorium). Forms a stout
spreading tree; a rapid grower; branches heavy and rough coated
with bark; foliage dark green, the needles growing out at right
angles to the wing; very hardy.

Scotch Pine (P. Sylvestrus). A native of Europe; a fine, robust,
rapid-growing tree with stout, erect shoots and silvery-green
foliage; very hardy.

Pinus Mugho (Dwarf Mountain Pine). Very distinct, leaves
short, stiff, a little twisted and thickly distributed over the
branches; does not grow tall, but spreads over the ground, gen¬
erally assuming a globular form; very dense.

you build a nebv house at great expense
and it begins to deteriorate from the moment
that you enter it. The minute you plant
good trees , flotoers and shrubs your property
Value begins to increase. "Beautify your
grounds and double the Value of your land.

Spruce (. Picea )

Black Hill Spruce (P. Nigra). A beautiful tree with drooping
branches and fine yew-like foliage; perfectly hardy.

Colorado Blue Spruce (P. Pungens). One of t he most beautiful
and hardy of all the spruces; in form and habit similar to the
White Spruce; foliage a rich light bluish-green.

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Upright Deciduous Trees

Ailanthus ( Tree of Heaven)

A. Glandulosa. From Japan. A lofty, rapid-growing tree, with
long, elegant, feathery foliage, free from all diseases and insects.
One of the most distinct of ornamental trees.

Ash ( Fraxinus )

American White Ash (F. Americana). A well-known native
tree; tall, very straight, with broad, round head and dense
foliage. (See Common Shade Trees.)

Birch (Be tula)

European White Birch (B. Alba). Remarkable for its elegance.
A graceful tree with silvery bark and slender branches; quite
erect when young, but afterwards assumes an elegant drooping
habit, rendering it very effective for landscapes or lawns.

Catalpa

Chinese Catalpa (C. Bungei). A remarkable species forming a
dense, round, umbrella-like head; makes a beautiful lawn tree
when grafted or budded on a high stem.

Hardy Catalpa (C. Speciosa). A variety which is said to have
originated in the West; it is very hardy and a rapid grower and
is being extensively planted for commercial purposes; has broad
deep green leaves and beautiful large blossoms, making it a
highly ornamental tree for lawn or street. Valuable for planting
in groves for growing poles, posts and railroad ties.

Hardy Catalpa Grove of Henry Happel, Hebron, Neb.

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Crab ( Pyrus)

Bechtel’s Double-Flowering Crab (P. Angustifolia). One of
the most beautiful of the flowering crabs; tree of medium size,
covered in early spring with large, beautiful fragrant flowers of a
delicate pink color; very popular for lawns, as it blooms when
quite young.

American White Elm (U. Americana). A magnificent tree grow¬
ing 80 to 100 feet high, with drooping, spreading branches; one
of the grandest of our native trees; makes a beautiful lawn or
street tree. (See Common Shade Trees.)

English Elm (U. Campestris). An erect, lofty tree of rapid,
compact growth, with smaller and more regularly cut leaves than
the American; the branches project almost at right angles, giving
the tree a noble appearance.

Moline Elm. This tree is similar to the American White Elm
except the bark is smooth. It has a more compact head, and is
more uniform in shape. It is a budded tree.

llaekherry ( Celtis)

American Nettle Tree (C. Occidentalis). A rare native tree
with numerous slender branches which spread horizontally,
and thick rough bark; apple-like foliage, but more pointed
and a bright shiny green; a very desirable tree for street
planting.

Linden ( Tilia)

American Linden or Basswood (T. Americana). Grows
about 60 feet high, rapid growing, large size, forming a broad
round-topped head; leaves broadly oval, dark green above,
light green underneath; flowers are creamy-white and fra¬
grant; a splendid street or lawn tree.

Locust ( Gleditschia)

Honey Locust (G. Tricanthos). A rapid-growing native tree
with powerful spines and delicate foliage; the greenish
flowers appearing in early summer are followed by flat pods
8 to 10 inches long; used extensively for hedges.

Locust or Acacia ( Robinia)

Black or Yellow Locust (R. Pseud-acacia). A native tree
of large size, rapid growth and valuable for timber as well
as ornamental; flowers are white or yellowish, very fragrant
and appear in June.

Maple ( Acer)

Box Elder or Ash-Leaved Maple (A. Negundo). Large
spreading tree of rapid growth, 70 feet high; foliage is smaller
than in other maples; very frequently planted for windbreaks
and timber; very hardy. (See Common Shade Trees.)

Norway Maple (A. Platanoides). A large, handsome tree,
with broad green foliage; has a very compact growth; attains
a height of 100 feet; a valuable tree for parks, lawns or
streets.

Sliver-Leaved or Soft Maple (A. Dasycarpum). A rapid¬
growing tree of large size, irregular rounded form; foliage
bright green above and silver beneath; a favorite street and
park tree; attains about the same height or taller than the
Norway. (See Common Shade Trees.)

Sugar or Hard Maple (A. Saccharum). A well-known native
tree, valuable both for the production of sugar and wood.
Very desirable as an ornamental shade tree.

Wler’s Cut-Leaved Maple (A. Wierii Laciniatum). A variety
of the silvery-leaved and one of the most beautiful with cut
or dissected foliage; rapid growth, shoots slender and droop¬
ing. Ranks among the best as an attractive lawn or street
tree.

Mountain Ash ( Sorbus)

European Mountain Ash (S. Aucuparia). A fine tree with
dense and regular head; covered from mid-summer to winter
with great clusters of bright scarlet berries.

Oak-Leaved Mountain Ash (S. Quercifolia). A hardy tree
of fine pyramidal habit; foliage deeply lobed, bright green
above and downy underneath. One of the finest lawn trees.

Elm ( Ulmus)

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Oak ( Quercus )

Mossy Cup or Bur Oak (Q. Macrocarpa). Native tree of spread¬
ing form. Foliage deeply lobed, and the largest and most beauti¬
ful among oak leaves. Cup-bearing, acorn-fringed and bur-like.
Bark corky. One of the noblest of the family.

Pin Oak (P. Palustris). A magnificent tree for lawn and street
planting, with deep green foliage which changes to a rich scarlet
and yellow in the fall. A most shapely and graceful tree.

Red Oak (Q. Rubra). Makes a tree of great height, 80 to 100 feet;
a native of large size and rapid growth; leaves dark dull green,
turning to orange and brown in autumn; acorns very large; a
beautiful specimen tree for park and street planting.

Olive ( Eleagnus )

Russian Olive (E. Angustifolia). A very large shrub or small
tree; leaves narrow and silvery- white; flowers yellowand fragrant;
very hardy.

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bined.

Plum ( Prunus)

Double-Flowering Plum (P. Triloba). A charming shrub or
small tree, 3 to 5 feet high, of spreading, vigorous growth. Very
early in spring before its leaves appear the whole tree is decked
in a fleecy cloud of very double, light pink blossoms. Its effect
on a still, leafless landscape is very bright.

Hansen's Purple Plum. A very ornamental small tree. Leaves
deep purple. Flowers numerous, white, appearing before leaves.
Fruit reddish-purple. Desirable for both bloom and foliage.

Purple-Leaved Plum (P. Pissardi). Tree of medium size, wood
and leaves dark purple; fruit is also purple until ripened; a
native of Persia. One of the most conspicuous ornamental trees.

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Poplar ( Populus )

Norway Poplar or “Sudden Sawlog.” This is just what people
are looking for — a tree that will get a move on itself and turn
out lumber in the shortest space of time. For permanency it is
recommended that every other tree be Elm, Maple or Hack-
berry.

Silver-Leaved Poplar (P. Alba var. Nivea). A tree of wonder¬
fully rapid growth and wide, spreading habit; leaves large, glossy
green above and white underneath; prefers a moist soil, but
grows anywhere.

Red Bud ( Cercis)

Judas Tree or Red Bud (C. Canadensis). A medium size tree
with large irregular head and perfect heart-shaped leaves;
derives its name Red Bud from the profusion of delicate reddish-
pink blossoms with which it is covered in early spring before the
foliage appears. One of the finest ornamental trees.

Sycamore ( Platanus )

American Sycamore or Plane Tree (P. Occidentalis). A well-
known tree, very common throughout the United States; leaves
heart-shaped at base, the short lobes sharp pointed; branches
are wide spreading.

Thorn ( Crataegus )

Paul's Double Scarlet (C. Oxyacantha, var. coccinea flore pleno).
Flowers a bright carmine red; superior to any of its color.

Weeping Trees

Birch ( Betula )

Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch (B. Alba, var. pendula laciniata).
Undoubtedly one of the most popular of all weeping or pendulous
trees; tall and slender, graceful drooping branches, silvery-white
bark, delicately cut foliage; makes an attractive tree; vigorous.

Elm ( Ulmus)

Camperdown Weeping Elm (U. Scabra var. pendula). This
forms one of the most picturesque of the drooping trees; forms a
large, umbrella-like head, spreading many feet in every direction;
very rapid grower, making a growth of several feet in a season;
leaves are large, dark-green and glossy, and cover the tree with
a dense mass of verdure.

It makes a great difference whether your
yard is a landscape of beauty or a pasture for
pigs or a hospital for disabled machinery.

T ulip tree ( Liriodendron)

Tulip Tree (L. Tulipfera). A magnificent rapid-growing tree of
pyramidal form, attaining a height of 150 feet, with light green,
glossy fiddle-shaped leaves and greenish-yellow tulip-shaped
flowers; also known as white wood.

Walnuts

Black Walnut (Juglaus Nigra). This species is a common and
stately forest tree in the Middle and Western states; grows from
forty to sixty feet high; has an open, spreading head and is rapid
in growth; produces large crops of nuts with rough, hard shell
containing rich oily kernels of fine flavor.

Willow ( Salix)

Russian Golden (S. Vitellina aurea). At the present time one of
the most planted of all the Willows and a very important tree,
both from an economical and ornamental standpoint. It makes
a round-topped tree of symmetrical form. One of its strongest
ornamental features is the bright, clear, golden-yellow bark
which offers a pleasing contrast wherever it is used.

Seedling trees

Elm, Ash, Box Elder, Maple, Russian Mulberry, Black Locust,
Honey Locust and Russian Olive.

Mulberry ( Morus )

Tea’s Weeping Mulberry (M. Alba, var. tartarica pendula).
One of the most graceful and hardy weeping trees; forms a
perfect umbrella-shaped head with long, slender, willowy branches
drooping to the ground; admirably adapted to ornamenting lawns
or cemetery; the foliage is beautiful and the tree is wonderfully
vigorous and healthy; will withstand the cold of the North, and
the heat of the South; in every way a most desirable tree.

Willow ( Salix)

Niobe Weeping Willow. Imported by Prof. N. E. Hansen, who
gave it the name. It is a golden-barked willow of a decided
weeping habit. It is extremely hardy and for this reason will,
we think, be of especial value to the Northwest, where we are
badly in need of a strictly hardy weeping willow. We offer it
this season for the third time, and have great hopes for it.

A Scene in Our Field No. 1

HARRISON NURSERY CO.

Ornamental Shrubs

'Miss J^ottie cRped

(at left)

'Miss Ida Hanson

(at right)

Stenographers

Approximate height of a few prominent shrubs

Althea .

. . . .4

ft .

Almond .

. . . .3

ft .

Barberry, Thunbergi .

... .2

ft .

Butterfly Bush .

. . . . 3

ft .

Calycanthus .

. . . .3

ft .

. June

Currant, Flowering .

. . . .5

ft .

. May

Deutzia .

. . . .6

ft .

. June

Dogwood .

. . . .6

ft .

. June

Elder, Golden .

. . . .8

ft .

. June

Elder, Common .

. . . .6

ft .

. June

Forsythia .

. . . .6

ft .

. May

High Bush Cranberry . .

. ...3

ft .

. May

Honeysuckle, Bush .

. . . .6

ft .

. June

Hydrangea, Arborescens. . .

....3

ft .

. June- July

Hydrangea, P. G .

. . . .4

ft .

Japan Quince .

. . . .4

ft .

. June

Snowball .

. . . .6

ft .

Snowberry .

. ...3

ft .

. June-July

Sumac .

. .. .3

ft .

. Fall

Spirea Arguta .

. . . . 4

ft .

Spirea Anthony Waterer . . .

. . . . 1

ft .

. All Summer

Spirea Billardi .

. . . .4

ft .

. Julv

Spirea Bumalda .

. . . .3

ft .

. Mid-Summer

Spirea Collosa Alba .

ft .

. May-June

Spirea Douglasi .

. . . .5

ft .

. June- Julv

Spirea Prunifolia .

. . . .5

ft .

. May

Spirea Thunbergi .

... .2

ft .

. May

Spirea Van Houtteii .

... 6

ft .

. Mav

Syringa .

. . .6

ft .

. May

Tamarix .

. . . .8

ft .

. July

Weigela .

. . . .3

ft .

. June

Shrubs for shady

Siberian Dogwood
Forsythia

Amoor River Privet
Viburnum Dentatum

locations

Deutzia, Lemoinei
Hydrangea Arborescens
Sumac

Barberry Thunbergi

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bellishments lifts from primal conditions to
the highest ranks.

Varieties

Almond ( Amygdalus )

Pink Double-Flowering Almond (A. flore pleno Rosea") . A

vigorous, beautiful tree, covered in May with rose-colored
blossoms like small roses; hardy.

White Double-Flowered Almond (A. flore pleno Alba). Same
as above except blossoms are pure and white.

Althea ( Hibiscus Syriacus

Rose of Sharon. One of the most showy and beautiful of shrubs;
flowers large, double and many brilliant colors; blooms freely
in August and September, when few other trees and shrubs are
in blossom. Red, white, pink and purple.

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Ornamental Shrubs — Continued
Barberry ( Berberis )

Japanese Barberry (B. Thunbergii). From Japan; of dwarf
habit, small foliage, changing to a beautiful coppery red in the
fall. Is very ornamental when used as a hedge. Is immune
from rust.

Red Leaf Barberry (Atropurpura). A shrub of medium height,
with distinctly red foliage. An exact reproduction of the Japan
Barberry in leaf and fruit formation. The scarlet berries persist
throughout the winter. A valuable plant to give color in land¬
scape work. Needs sunny exposure to retain the red leaf.

Buckthorn ( Rhamnus )

R. Cartharticus. A very fine, vigorous, hardy shrub of European
origin with dark green foliage, white flowers and small black
fruit. A popular hedge plant.

The Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Varlabills Magnlfica. It is doubtful whether any new
shrub ever distributed in this country offered so much to all
classes of garden makers as Buddleia Variabilis. It is coming to
be generally known as the Butterfly Bush, because of the re¬
markable attraction which it has for butterflies of all kinds and
colors. It is very hardy and extremely easy to grow, but if set
out the last of April or the first of May it will be blooming early
in August of the same year, even in New England, and it will
not cease to bloom until cut down by the frost. Even then it
seems to succumb only under protest, starting up again if there
is a week of warm weather.

The plant was discovered in the wilds of Western China, but
it thrives in the soil and climate of the United States. Sometimes
it is called the “summer lilac,” for the flowers somewhat resemble
those of the lilac in form. They are borne closely on long spikes
or stems and are mostly a light heliotrope in color.

Calycanthus ( Sweet-scented shrub)

C. Floridus. A native species with double purple flowers, very
fragrant, and the wood is also fragrant; foliage rich dark green;
blooms in June and at intervals afterward.

Caragana ( Siberian pea)

Siberian Pea Tree (C. Arborescens). A shrub or low tree with
pea-shaped yellow flowers; hardy and useful for massing.

Cotoneaster

Franchetl. A new variety, with rose-colored flowers and oblong,
brilliant, orange-colored fruits.

Simons!. A graceful shrub, with beautiful, lustrous, box-like
foliage and bright red berries.

Currant ( Ribes)

Crimson-Flowered Currant (R. Sanguineum). A native
variety with deep red flowers, blooms early in the spring.
Yellow-Flowered Currant (R. Aureum). A native species with
beautiful shining foliage and yellow flowers.

Desmodium

Sweet Pea Shrub (D. Penduleflorum). A low-growing shrub
having rose-purple, pea-shaped blossoms in great profusion;
blooms in September and continues until late October; tops die
down after frost, but come up again in the spring. A valuable
shrub for massing or borders.

Deutsia

Double-Flowered Deutzla (D. Crenata flore pleno). A very
hardy shrub with luxuriant foliage and a profusion of double
white flowers tinged with rose, produced in late June on long
racemes; one of the most desirable in cultivation.

Lemolne (D. Lemoinei). Flowers pure white; shrub dwarf and
free-flowering; excellent for forcing.

Pride of Rochester. Produces large double white flowers, tinged
with rose; vigorous grower, profuse bloomer and one of the earliest
to bloom.

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out the universe along lines of beauty and
harmony .

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depends much on her surroundings. The
soul of a booman hungers for the beautiful.
Many a booman has sloboty pined aboay and
died of starvation of soul. Give her com¬
panionship of the most beautiful , the purest ,
best dressed and best behaved company on
earth and her spirit is satisfied. Give her a
garden of floboers.

Dogwood ( Cornus)

C. Stolonlfera var. Flaviramea (Yellow-Branched Dogwood).
A very pretty shrub for winter color effect, bark bright yellow.

Siberian Dogwood. Free growing, 6 to 10 feet tall, and very
hardy; forms a small, handsome tree in some situations; its
clusters of small white flowers in early summer are very dainty,
and its bark is a showy, dark red in winter. All the Siberian
Dogwoods bear in early fall a profusion of whitish-blue berries,
making them distinctly ornamental after the flowers have gone.

Elder ( Sambucus)

Common Elder (S. Canadensis). A large showy shrub, very orna¬
mental in foliage; fruit and flowers and blossoming in June;
flowers white, borne in large panicles; fruit reddish-purple berries
in the fall.

Cut-Leaved Elder (S. Nigra, var. Laciniata). One of the best
cut-leaved shrubs; a valuable variety with elegantly divided
leaves.

Golden Elder (S. Nigra, var. aurea). A handsome variety with
golden-yellow foliage.

Exor chorda ( Pearl bush )

Pearl Bush (F. Grandiflora). A fine shrub, producing large
white flowers in May; one of the finest in its season.

Forsythia ( Golden bell)

Fortune's Forsythia (F. Fortuneii). A beautiful shrub of medium
size; flowers are a bright yellow and appear before the leaves;
foliage deep green; the best of the early flowering shrubs.

F. Intermedia. Flowers bright golden-yellow; foliage glossy
green; resembles the Viridissima, but hardier. A valuable
variety.

Weeping Forsythia (F. Suspensa). Resembles the Fortune in
its flowers, but the growth is somewhat drooping.

Fringe or Smoke Tree ( Rhus)

Purple Fringe (R. Cotinus). A valuable ornamental shrub with
curious fringe or hair-like flowers that cover the whole tree, giving
the appearance of mist or smoke; wide, spreading habit, which
requires some room to grow to the best advantage.

White Fringe or Chionanthus (C. Virginica). A very orna¬
mental shrub of easy cultivation, dark green foliage, flowers
pure white, having narrow fringe-like petals; blooms in May and
June.

Halesia ( Silver bell)

Silver Bell Tree (H. Tetraptera). A beautiful large shrub forming
a low, wide head, profusely covered with a mass of small snowy
white flowers; blooms about the middle of May; foliage dark
green. A valuable acquisition to any lawn.

Honeysuckle Bush ( Lonicera)

Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle (L. Fragrantissima). A spreading
shrub with deep green foliage and fragrant small flowers which
appear before the leaves; bushes are erect in growth.

Pink Tartarian Honeysuckle (L. Tartarica Rosea). Pink
flowers that make a lovely contrast with the foliage; planted with
the Grandiflora, the two make a beautiful display.

Pink-Flowered Honeysuckle (L. T. var. Grandiflora). Produces
large, bright red flowers, striped with white; blooms in June.

Red Tartarian Honeysuckle (L. T. var. Rubra). Blooms early
in the spring; flowers a beautiful bright red.

White Tartarian Honeysuckle (L. T. var. Alva). Produces
creamy-white, fragrant flowers in May and June; foims a high
bush.

Ornamental Shrubs — Continued
Hydrangea

Hardy Hydrangea (H. Paniculata grandiflora). A beautiful,
tall shrub with leaves of bright, shiny green; flowers borne in
huge panicles from 8 to 12 inches long, light pink, changing to
brown later in the fall; blooms in August and September; can
be grown in tree form successfully and makes a very desirable
lawn ornament.

Hydrangea Arborescens. June and July. A bushy plant from
our native woods, with corymbs of white flowers in June and
July. It is the most hardy of Hydrangeas, and particularly
desirable for planting in shady places.

Japan Quinee ( Cydonia )

Scarlet Japan Quince (C. Japonica). One of the best flowering
shrubs; flowers a bright scarlet crimson, borne in great profusion
in early spring; foliage retains its color of bright glossy green
the entire summer; hardy; make good hedge plants.

Kerria ( Corchorus)

Globe Flower (C. Japonica). A slender green-branched shrub, 5
to 6 feet high, with globe-shaped yellow flowers from July to
October. Very ornamental.

Lilac ( Syringa )

Lilacs are well known, beautiful shrubs, indispensable in every

collection. They can be moved with every success in the fall, but

water must be used generously.

Alphonse Lavalle. Very large trusses of double blue flowers
with violet shading. A desirable, dependable, free-bloomer.

Charles the Tenth. Large, long trusses of single, reddish-
purple flowers.

Charles Jolly. Double, blood red. Buds opening a dark reddish-
purple. Strikingly beautiful and extra choice.

Chinese Tree Lilac. The genuine in both this and Japan Tree
Lilac are scarce. Many of the bush forms are trimmed high and
offered as trees. The true Chinese grows about 20 feet high,
resembling the cherry tree in shape, with the trunk light green
in color. Trees 4 inches through at the base were literally
covered with snowy white flowers in early July this year. Fast¬
growing and excites the greatest comment wherever seen. Hard
to keep them on hand until they make much growth, as the
demand keeps them always cleaned up.

Emile Lemoine. Large trusses of double flowers, rosy lilac.
Favorite of all doubles.

Grandiflora Alba. A good white variety.

Jean Bart. Fine clusters of double rosy-carmine. Free bloomer.

Mme. Abel Chatenay. Pure white flower in very large panicles.

Persian Purple. A small-leaved variety, in habits and shape
much like the Rouen. Bloom forms at end of branch. Laterals
from this branch blooming join in making one large cluster,
sometimes over 12 inches in length.

Persian White. Delicate white, fragrant flowers, shaded with
purple.

President Grevy. Double, light purple, bunches very compact.

Rouen. A cross between the old common purple and the Persian.
Color reddish-purple. Prolific bloomer and valuable for hedge
purposes. Does not sucker like the common sorts, but stools
heavily. Grows about 8 feet high and forms a windbreak,
dividing line or screen.

Villosa. A stout, bushy shrub. Rich, bright green foliage. Buds
light purple, opens light purple bordering on white. Very rare
and desirable. June bloomer.

SINGLE LILACS

Charles X. A strong rapid-growing variety, large shining leaves;
flowers reddish-purple.

Marie Le Graye. Large panicles of white flowers; the finest white
lilac.

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God’s great out oj doors the charm of the
morning, the splendor of the evening, the
greenness of the pastures, meadcbes and
forests.

Privet ( Ligustrum )

Amoor River Privet (I.. Ainurense). A valuable ornamental
shrub for hedges and borders; very hardy; foliage glossy green
and holds its color almost the entire year; will stand shearing to
any extent.

Harrison’s Golden. A distinct variety that has proven hardy in
this locality. Recommended very highly for group planting in
landscape work where color is such an important item. Habit
and leaf formation similar to the Amoor River, except that the
leaves are a deep yellow color.

Rhodo typos ( White Kerria)

R. Kerrioides. A choice and rare Japanese shrub, recently intro¬
duced. It is a slender branched bush, with very pretty, deeply
veined leaves, and pure white flowers, borne at intervals all
summer.

Snowball ( Viburnum)

Common Snowball (V. Opulus Sterilis). Grows 6 to 8 feet high,
the old-fashioned snowball; its large globular clusters of pure
white flowers are produced in May and June and make a very
attractive appearance.

High Bush Cranberry (V. Opulus). It has handsome broad
foliage of a shining dark green color, changing to rich coppery
tints; flowers are white and very conspicuous; the fruit is a
brilliant scarlet and hangs in long pendant clusters nearly all
winter. A very desirable ornament to any lawn.

Snowberry ( Symphoricarpus)

Coral Berry (S. Vulgaris). A slender-branched upright shrub,
valuable for planting in shady places, as the foliage is very
persistent; the fruit is a purplish-red and hangs on well into
winter; flowers small and rose-colored.

Snowberry (S. Racemosus). Same as the above except the
berries are a pure snow-white; flowers rose-colored, but larger.

Sumach ( Rhus)

Staghorn Sumach (R. Tvphina Laciniata). A showy, broad¬
headed shrub with large, long, deeply cut foliage, light green in
color, changing to shades of red and yellow in the fall; the new
growth is clothed with a peculiar down, giving an appearance
of the growing horn of a deer; the bark below is a rich orange
color.

Cut-Leaved Sumach (R. Glabra, var. Laciniata). A variety of
the smooth Sumach with deeply-cut fern-like foliage.

Smooth Sumach (R. Glabra). A shrub 8 feet high, with hand¬
some green foliage, changing to beautiful autumn tints; showy
spike of crimson fruit.

Amoor River Privet

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Spirea Van Houttei Is fine for foundation plantings

Spirea ( Meadow Sweet)

S. Arguta. Of dwarf habit, spreading head; flowers clear white;
the best of the very early flowering white varieties; blooms in
May.

Billard’s Spirea (S. Billardi). Flowers are rose colored.

Bridal Wreath (S. Prunifolia Flore Pleno). Foliage a dark shining
green, changing to autumn tints in the fall; flowers double, pure
white and are borne the entire length of the twigs; one of the
most popular varieties.

S. Bumalda. A handsome variety from Japan; dwarf habit and
vigorous growth; foliage narrow; flowers rose-colored and borne
in great profusion; blooms a long time.

Anthony Waterer. A fine dwarf Spirea with dark crimson flowers.
Blooms nearly all summer.

Walluf (Floribilla). Similar in habit and general appearance to
the preceding variety. Flowers slightly deeper in color.

Fortune’s Dwarf White Spirea (S. Callosa Alba). A white¬
flowering variety of dwarf, symmetrical form; keeps in flower all
summer. A valuable sort.

Golden-Leaved Nine Bark (S. Opulifolia, var. Aurea). A beauti¬
ful variety with golden-yellow foliage and double white flowers
in June.

Nine Bark (S. Opulifolia). One of the most vigorous growers;
foliage light green; flowers white and produced in great profusion.

Thunberg's Spirea (S. Thunbergi). Dwarf habit and rounded
graceful forms; branches slender and drooDing; flowers pure white
and borne the entire length of the twigs; foliage narrow and long,
turning to orange-scarlet in the fall.

Van Houttei Spirea (S. Van Houttei). This is undoubtedly the
most popular of all the varieties; foliage a rich green, changing to
beautiful tints in the fall; in blooming season the bush is a perfect
mass of pure white flowers; the branches bending to the ground;
indispensable ornament for lawns and hedges.

"Beauty is health; raise a plenty of it
and be rich.

Flobvers are the physicians of the soul —
give them glad Welcome — let them have
right of tvay to the bedside of the dying , to
the homes of the poor , to the palaces of
the rich , to the marts of trade , to the haunts
of busy men and toiling tiucmen.

Syringa or Mock Orange ( Phila -
delphus )

Garland Syringa (P. Coronarius). A well-known shrub, pure
white, fragrant; first bloom.

Golden-Leaved Syringa (P. Coronarius, var. Aurea). A hand¬
some variety with golden-yellow foliage; keeps its color the entire
season. Is splendid for grouping with other varieties for pleasing
effects.

Lemolne’s Syringa (P. Lemoinei). A graceful shrub with very
rich foliage and large, pure white flowers in June.

Tamarix

T. Amurensis. Growth is slender and graceful, with silvery
foliage; pink flowers borne on short spikes on the young growth
only.

Weigela ( Diervilla)

The Weigelas are shrubs of erect habit while young, but gradu¬
ally spread and droop as they acquire age; flowers are large, trum¬
pet-shaped, of all shades and colors; very effective for grouping
and borders; bloosoms are produced in June and July.

D. Candida. Flowers pure white, produced in June and continue
to bloom nearly all summer.

D. Eva Rathke. Flowers a brilliant crimson; a beautiful, clear,
distinct shade.

D. Rosea. An elegant variety with fine rose-colored flowers ap¬
pearing in June.

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HARRISON NURSERY CO.

Ornamental Hedge

Japan Barberry. Plant about 18 inches apart. Needs but little
trimming but can be pruned severely if desired.

Buckthorn. Should be planted about a foot apart. Somewhat
coarse for an ornamental hedge, good for border along garden
or screen to an alley.

Amoor River Privet. When planted in a single row, plants should
be set 8 to 12 inches apart. Can be pruned to suit the taste.
One of our very best ornamental hedges.

Lilac. A very fine hedge for border to garden, screening unsightly
buildings, etc. Plant about 2 feet apart.

Spirea Van Houttei. Makes a very line high-growing hedge.
Also used for screening alleys, etc. Plant about 2 feet apart.

Mulberry. Coarse hedge, not so showy as finer-twigged h<
Makes a cheap hedge. Plant from 6 to 12 inches apart.

In planting a Iwdgc always dig a trench about fifteen inches deep
and width of a spade; keep one side of trench straight and set plants
against it.

Hardy Vines

Aristolochio ( Dutchman’s Pipe )

A. Sipho. A fine, hardy climber and well known in some parts
of the country as Chinese Yam. The tubers grow very large
and are edible, like sweet potatoes. The vine is a beautiful,
rapid grower, producing sweet-scented flowers.

Ampelopsis

Boston Ivy (Veitchii). Leaves smaller than the American; forms
a dense sheet of green as leaves overlap each other; it is a little
difficult to start, but when once established requires no further
care. Foliage changes to a crimson-scarlet in the fall; very
valuable for covering brick and stone structures, rockeries,
walls, etc.

Engleman’s Ivy or Woodbine (A. Quinquefolia, var. Engle-
manni). A type of Quinquefolia which has long been desired.
It has shorter joints and smaller and thicker foliage. It is better
equipped with tendrils, by which it will climb walls of stone or
brick as closely as the Veitchii (Boston Ivy). It should be
planted in the Central and Northwestern States, in place of the
Veitchii, as it is perfectly hardy, withstanding heat and cold
better.

Bignonia ( Tecoma )

Trumpet Creeper (B. Radicans). A hardy climbing plant with
large trumpet-shaped scarlet flowers appearing in August.

Large-Flowered Trumpet Creeper (B. Radicans, var. Grandi-
flora). A beautiful variety with very large flowers, salmon
colored, yellow center and striped with red.

Celastrus ( Bitter Sweet)

Climbing Bitter Sweet (C. Scandens') A native climber with
fine large leaves, yellow flowers and clusters of capsuled orange
fruit; a rapid grower.

Climbing Vines are essential

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God and man. He plants the gems and man
digs and polishes them. Among plants He
originates the species and man the Varieties.

Clematis ( I irgirPs Bower

A beautiful class of hardy climbers: many of the varieties have

flowers 5 to 6 inches in diameter. They are very valuable for

training around and over pillars, verandas, fences, rockwork, etc.

LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES

Duchess of Edinburg. Fine, large, double white flowers; blooms
freely.

Jackmanni. Immense flowers of an intense violet-purple; bloom
continually all summer.

Henryi. Flowers creamy-white and very large. A free bloomer.

Madam Edouard Andre. Flowers are a beautiful shade of
crimson; a free bloomer.

Ramona. A vigorous grower and perpetual bloomer; flowers a
deep rich lavender.

SMALL-FLOWERING VARIETIES

Coccinea. Flowers thick bell-shaped, of a bright coral-red color;
blooms profusely.

Paniculata. Probably the most popular of the small-flowering
sorts; vine is a rapid grower with glossy, green foliage; in Sep¬
tember the flowers appear in a perfect mass of white, giving the
appearance of a bank of snow; the fragrance is most delicious
and penetrating.

Honeysuckle Lonieera)

Chinese Twining Honeysuckle (L. Japonica). A well-known
vine, holding its foliage nearly all winter; blooms in July and
September; very fragrant. Also known as the Evergreen Honey¬
suckle.

Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle (L. Hallena). A strong, vigorous
vine with pure white flowers, changing to yellow; foliage remains
green well into winter: very fragrant and covered with flowers
almost entire season. One of the best bloomers.

Monthly Fragrant Honeysuckle (L. Periclymenum, var. Bel-
gica). Blooms all summer; flowers red and yellow and very
fragrant.

Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle (L. Semper Virens). One of the
handsomest in cultivation; a strong, rapid grower. Flowers a
bright scarlet; not much odor.

Yellow Trumpet Honeysuckle (L. Flava). A strong native vine
with brightest orange-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Matrimony Vine Lycium)

Chinese Matrimony Vine (L. Sinensis). A creeping or trailing
vine; foliage a grayish-green; flowers appear in June and con¬
tinue blooming until September; color varies from pink to purple;
fruits are a bright crimson and make a beautiful contrast with
the green foliage. Valuable for trellises and fences.

Wistaria

American Purple Wistaria (W. Magnificat Flowers are borne
in dense, drooping clusters of a pale blue color; vine vigorous,
hardy, rapid grower.

Chinese Purple Wistaria (W. Sinensis). One of the best of the
Wistarias; rapid-growing and elegant; attaining 15 to 20 feet in
a season; flowers a pale-blue, borne in long pendulous clusters in
May and June.

Chinese White Wistaria (W. Sinensis, var. Alba). Same as the
Chinese Purple, except the flowers are pure white; very beautiful
variety.

AMONG all the flowering shrubs that make for beauty, grace and ornamentation, there is none that can compare with the Rose. The wide
range of color, shape and size of the blooms and the diversity and character of the foliage give it a wider range for decoration than any
other single group of plants. When added to these qualifications are ease of culture, quick and ample response in blossoms, it is not
to be wondered that the Rose has been aptly termed the “ Queen of Flowers.'' In most collections of flowering or ornamental shrubs it is
in first place.

Cultural Directions

Roses should have an open, airy situation unshaded by trees or
buildings wherever possible. Dig up the soil thoroughly to a depth
of 12 to 15 inches. At time of planting cut the stems off to
within three inches of the trunk or parent stem. Plant the roses
deep, covering up all of the main trunk or parent stem and about
an inch of the branches. If this is not done the sun and hot winds
will kill the bud and later on shoots will appear from the roots,
which of course would produce the wild rose. All rose bushes
except climbers should be cut off to within three or four inches
from the top of the ground about the middle of October each year
and covered over with litter or banked with dirt, and then un¬
covered in the spring. By handling roses in this manner you will
succeed in maintaining the double rose from year to year. Other¬
wise they will degenerate.

Hcbu God lo-Oes the beautiful! It flames
from the sun , smiles from the moon , it is
folded about the stars. The earth , from the
tropics to the frozen tundras t is filled tvith it.

Hardy Roses

Roses delight in an open, airy situation, unshaded by trees
and buildings. Always plant in solid beds and each class by itself.
Hardy roses may be planted in the fall or spring, but for this
latitude we recommend spring planting. Dormant plants set in
the spring should be planted early, before growth is started.

As roses are raised mostly for their flowers, it is necessary
to give that culture to the plant best adapted to produce this result.
A very rich soil is of the first importance and it must be made so
by thoroughly working in plenty of old litter in which leaf mold
has been decomposed.

Roses — Continued
Insects and Diseases

It is very important to keep your plants healthy and vigorous
and free from diseases and insects. If troubled with green fly,
spray vigorously, covering thoroughly every part of the foliage,
with sulpho-tobacco, soap or kerosene emulsion, made by mixing
two parts of kerosene with one part of sour milk. Dilute with
twenty parts of soft water. Bordeaux mixture is one of the best
preventives from mildew and black spots, which are fungous
diseases usually caused by continuous wet weather. By careful
attention the diseases and insects may be kept down and plants
will reward you with their beautiful blooms and foliage.

Hybrid Perpetuals

Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine-crimson; very large, full and
globular-shaped; very fragrant and a superb rose.

Clio. One of the best; large, fine, globular form, flesh color,
shading to rose in center; very vigorous.

Coquette des Alps. White, tinged with carmine; very fine;
a free bloomer.

Frau Karl Druschkl. Very large, perfect form and snow-white;

a vigorous grower and a free bloomer.

General Jacqueminot. One of the most popular of the red
roses; brilliant crimson, large and very effective, very fragrant
and one of the hardiest.

Gloire de Lyonaise. A grand rose; a beautiful shade of pale
salmon-yellow, sometimes passing to creamy-white; very fra¬
grant.

Magna Charta. Extra large and full, bright rosy-pink; a pro¬
fuse bloomer and very hardy.

Margaret Dickson. Beautiful form, white with pale flesh center;
petals very large; fragrant.

Marshall P. Wilder. Extra large, full deep red; a free bloomer
and very handsome.

Mrs. John Laing. Soft pink, beautiful form, exceedingly fra¬
grant and very free-flowering.

Mrs. R. G. Sherman-Crawford. Deep rosy pink, very double
and full; vigorous and a free bloomer.

Paul Neyron. Said to be the largest rose in cultivation; bright
clear pink, very fragrant, hardy and a strong grower.

Prince Camille de Rohan. Very dark, velvety crimson, almost
black, large and full; a beautiful sort.

Sunburst. A strong, hardy rose; large, full and double; golden-
orange-yellow, tinged with red and rosy-pink; a magnificent rose.
Tom Wood. Very large, bright cherry-red with shell-shaped
petals.

Ulrich Brunner. Rich crimson-scarlet, highly perfumed, vigor¬
ous and hardy; very desirable sort.

Climbing Roses

Climbing American Beauty. The moderately fragrant, rich,
rosy, deep pink; 3 to 4-inch flowers are produced in great abun¬
dance. It will succeed in almost any situation and makes a
very vigorous growth.

Prairie Queen. A rapid climber; flowers are very large; a bright
rosy-red, changing lighter as the flowers open; strong and vigor¬
ous.

Seven Sisters. One of the best of the old-fashioned sorts; flowers
borne in clusters; color varies from dark to light red or pink.

Rambler Roses

Crimson Rambler. The best-known and most popular of all
the climbing roses. A rapid grower, making sometimes 15 to
20 feet in a season; flowers are borne in clusters of 15 to 25
perfectly shaped blossoms of a rich glowing crimson; when in
full bloom the vine appears to be a perfect mat of rich red flowers;
perfectly hardy everywhere.

Dorothy Perkins. This is one of the new Rambler types; has the
same strong habit of growth as the Crimson; flowers are borne
in large clusters of 25 to 30 and are a beautiful shell-pink; the
individual flower is larger than the Crimson Rambler. A valu¬
able acquisition to the climbing roses.

Red Dorothy. Among Rambler roses none has gained greater
popularity than the beautiful pink Dorothy Perkins. The Red
Dorothy is a duplicate except in color.

Philadelphia. A splendid climbing rose with flowers more than
two inches in diameter; very double, deep rich crimson, more
intense than the Crimson Rambler; borne in large clusters com¬
pletely covering the bush; the flowers hold their color for a long
time; vine is very hardy and a strong grower.

Pink Rambler. Flowers are double, of a clear shell-pink; borne
in large clusters. A valuable rose for cutting.

White Rambler. Flowers are pure white, very double and re¬
main on the vine a long time.

Yellow Rambler. Same as the pink, excepting flowers are a
light yellow, changing to straw-color; very fragrant.

Trier. A strong-growing climber of the Rambler type, with great
trusses of pale rose-colored flowers, changing to white. Blooms
continuously all summer.

«L

What a cheerful companion a beautiful
bouquet is — a revelation of human and
divine affection , bohile the flobvers them¬
selves seem almost human buith smiling
cheer /

Flobvers have an elevating and ennobling
influence on character, you can not as¬
sociate bvith the "Rose boithout having your
life sbveetened by it.

Field Grown Tea

Especial attention is directed to this selection of choice roses
which we have grown outdoors, and now offer in strong two-year
size. As the stock is limited, orders should be placed early to
insure acceptance.

American Beauty. The flowers are a deep crimson color, of
very large size, and the most fragrant of its class. It is a con¬
tinuous bloomer. Should be protected in winter.

Gruss an Teplitz. One of the richest colored rose'; grown. When
first opened, it is dark, rich crimson, which quickly changes to
bright scarlet, shaded with velvety fiery red.

Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. A beautiful rose, with el

large pointed buds and very large, full double flowers; color,
delicate cream-white; deliciously fragrant. The plant is a strong,
healthy grower and constant bloomer; one of the choicest and
most trustworthy garden roses.

Killarney. Queen of the Irish roses, of exquisite form and fra¬
grance. Bright carmine-pink, marbled in creamy-white, with
petals large and durable; the buds extremely long.

La France. Delicate silvery-rose, shaded with cerise-pink, often
silvery-pink, with peach shading.

Los Angeles. Flame-pink and gold. This is, by all odds, one of
the finest roses ever introduced. The growth is very vigorous
and producesa continuous succession of long-stemmed flowers of a
luminous flame-pink, toned with coral and shaded with trans¬
lucent gold at the base of the petals.

Mamam Cochet. A valuable pink bedding or pot rose, with
rich, healthy foliage and large flowers on long, straight stems;
color, deep rose-pink, the inner side of petals silvery-n
Pink Radiance. Always in bloom and very fragrant; a most
pleasing shade of pink.

Red Radiance. Bright cherry- crimson flowers of great substance
and durability. Does well outdoors.

White Mamam Cochet. A beautiful snow-white, sometimes
tinged with the faintest suggestion of blush. Hardy, with but
slight protection.

Polyantha Roses

Crimson Baby Rambler. One of the best hardy bedding roses;
vigorous and grows 18 to 24 inches; flowers are borne in clusters
of 20 or more to tin- cluster. Perfectly hardy and is good for
pot culture for winter blooming. Color a bright crimson-pink.

Pink Baby Rambler (Anna Mueller). Of the same free-flowering
class as the Crimson Baby Rambler. Blossoms a shade of deep
rose with petals curled and twisted, producing a fluffy effect.
Hardy, vigorous grower and foliage very beautiful.

White Baby Rambler. Blooms all summer and blossoms are
produced in great abundance. Cream-white, passing to snow-
white.

Baby Dorothy Perkins. Pink.

Miscellaneous Roses

Blanda (Meadow Rose). Slender, reddish-purple, branches almost
thornless, with pale green, oval foliage. Bright rose, May¬
flowers.

Harrison’s Yellow. Bright golden yellow, very hardy; fine for
planting in groups; early bloomer.

Madam Plantier. A pure white rose recommended for lawn and
cemetery; plant does not winter-kill and is a strong, vigorous
grower and an enormous bloomer.

Rosa Rugosa

This class of Japanese Roses forms sturdy bushes, 4 to 5
feet high, covered with large, dark green, crinkled glossy foliage,
crowned with terminal clusters of 10 to 20 flowers, each 3 inches
in diameter. Perfectly hardy. A valuable plant for the hardy
border or shrubberies, the large, handsome, scarlet hips being
very ornamental all through the autumn and early winter months.
It also makes a splendid hedge, its foliage being impervious to
the attacks of insects.

Rubra. The typical Rugosa Rose, with large, single, crimson
flowers followed by scarlet hips. The foliage is beautifully
crinkled.

Alba. Pure wdiite, with typical Rugosa foliage and orange hips.

Rosa Rugosa Hybrids

Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. Large, cup-shaped, double silvery-
pink flowers, borne well above handsome Rugosa foliage. Ex¬
quisitely perfumed and perfectly hardy.

Mad. Georges Bruant. Flowers in clusters; semi-double; buds
long and pointed, similar to Uaphetos in shape; pure w’hite.
Remarkably free-flowering, and hardy where the thermometer
does not go below’ zero. It forms a handsome bush for the lawn
and yard, as it retains the heavy thorny canes and glossy,
leathery leaves of the Rugosa.

New Century. A splendid rose of the Rugosa type, with clear,
flesh-pink flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, perfectly full and double.
Its perfume reminds one of the sweetbriers, and is one of the
most constant bloomers.

Nova Zembla. Handsome white flow’ers and beautiful foliage.
Resembles Conrad Ferdinand Meyer in habit of grow’th.

YORK, NEBRASKA

Peonies

rJMi/dred, daughter' of
£. £. dMason

Legends of the Peony

THE NAME reaches back into the myths of history. It is said that in the days of Troy there lived a physician by the name of Paeon,
who first used the roots on his patients, and these were the descendants of the gods. So our favorite ministered to the ills of the Immortals.
The name has clung ever since. It should be Paeony yet. We hung onto the old form of spelling as long as we could, and didn’t propose
to change it until the old doctor changed his, but the Peony Society and the lexicons were against him, so the "a " fellout in this edition.

The peonies are recognized as a fine, effective flower. They are extremely hardy and easily cultivated. The flowers are lasting and many
of them are finely finished and exquisitely colored. No other hardy plant of our gardens thrive so well, nor has as much practical permanent
value.

VARIETIES MARKED F. ARE FANCY

In planting peonies for cut flowers, do not plant a long list of varieties. For good results they must be cut at just the right time, which is
hard to do if you have too many different varieties.

Andre Laures (Crousse, 1881). F. Magenta red, fragrant. The
last flower to bloom. Seldom misses.

Baron Jas. Rothschild. One of the best cheap flowers in our
collection. Guard petals very regular, rose in color. Very com¬
pact bomb-shape center of salmon, the tip of which shows purple.

Asa Gray. Large, full bloom, perfect shape; guard petals salmon-
flesh, inner petals pink, sprinkled with carmine-lilac.

Charles Verdier. Large lilac-carmine bloom, transparent slate
reflex. Compact and a good keeper as a cut flower.

Couronne d'Or (Crown of Gold, Calot). F. Imbricated petals.
Compact solid white, with golden reflex. Center touched with
carmine. A fine variety. Late and a good keeper.

Duchess d’Nemours. Large and full; the most nearly pure white.

Duchesse d'Orleans. Very pretty, deep pink, with violaceous
tints on center petals, interspersed with salmon.

Eugene Verdier. Salmon-pink fading to white; strong, free
bloomer.

Peonies — Continued

Edulis Superba (Lemon, 1824). A fine flower. Violaceous pink
mixed with narrow whitish petals, giving a silvery reflex.

Festiva Maxima (Meillez). F. Glorious queen of the whites,
often seven inches across. A large, loose flower of driven white,
center marked with carmine. Perhaps the most popular peony
grown.

Felix Crousse (Crousse). F. One of the most resplendent of its
class, rich, brilliant ruby-red of effulgent splendor. One of the
best of the class of deep, glowing red.

Francois Ortegat. Old favorite; purplish-crimson, golden center.

General Custer (Terry). Very robust, large, variable pink,
loose-leaved, liberally sprinkled with yellow stamens.

Golden Harvest (Rosenfield). F. Soft pink, cream and gold
and often in center a dainty Festiva Maxima, blood drops and all.

Grandlflora Rosea (Guerin, 1850). Fine, fragrant, rose-pink,
one of the surest bloomers.

Grandiflora Rubra. An old but very fine variety. Fine as a cut
flower. Excellent for landscapes.

Humel (Anderson). An immense late cinnamon-scented flower
of varnished pink. An old favorite.

L’Esperence. Very large, sweet, pink, fragrant. A great favorite.

La Sublime (Parmentier). F. This is a fine flower of deep crim¬
son. Very striking on account of its rich color. A reliable
bloomer.

La Tulip (Calot). This belongs in a class by itself. The bud is
very beautiful, interlaced with green and red. The flower is
soft blush mingled with carmine, fading to pure white. Fragrant.

Louis Van Houttei (Calot). Vivid purplish-cherry. Very striking
and satisfactory.

Modele de Perfection. Enormous cup-shaped bloom, very pink,
bright rose, with silvery border, extra fine.

M. Vaillant (Calot). Immense, late, deep violaceous red. Synony¬
mous Grandiflora Rubra.

Madam Jules Elie (Calot, 1873). F. Large soft pink, silvery
reflex. Fine.

Teach a girl to lo-Oe and care for flobvers and
•s he toil/ be a lady of refinement.

Marie Lemoine (Calot, 1869). Vei m. sulphur-white,

shaded pink; strong stems; very late. This is a very popular
variety.

Mme. d'Vernvilie (Crousse). F. Considered by Terry as one
oi ilu' finest of all. Flowers of exquisite beauty, sulphur-white,
with broad guard petals; very attractive.

Mons. Dupont (Calot). F. One "f our favorites; also one ol
the most reliable bloomers w< Large creamy-white,

tinged with brilliant carmine in the center. Makes a fine
cut flower and is a good keeper.

Modele de Perfection ( rouss 1875 En irmo us cup-shaped
bloom, very fresh pink; marbled, bright rose, with silvery
border, center intermingled with salmon; extra fine. As noted
before, the bomb-shaped pink sold under this name was Mine.

Mons. Jules Elie (Crousse, 1888). Immense, globular, full flower,
imbricated rosiform; broad petals of finest, glossy, fresh pink,
deeper tint at base of the petals, silvery reflex enveloping the
whole bloom. Really a perfection.

Prince Imperial (Calot, 1859). Brilliant purplish-scarlet;
the best medium-priced reds; flowers in clusters.

Plutarch. A glorious orb of r stening crimson.

Queen Victoria (English). Flesh fading to pure white; one of
the florists’ standard flowers. A great favorite.

Queen Victoria (Terry). Pink blooms.

Umbellata Rosea. F. Light shell-pink, upright habit, free-
bloomer and the earliest of all of the Chinese family. In great
demand for Decoration Day. We have grown this peony for
a number of years and it has never failed to produce bloom in
time for Decoration Day trade.

Richardson’s Rubra Superba. F. Rose type, large, rather
compact bloom of deep red. Very late.

OFFICINALIS (Old-Fashioned Type)

Rubra. The early intense red. Blooms before Decoration Day.

Iris Germanica

( Tall Bearded
Irises )

The Iris is the rainbow personified. A goddess who visits us in garments of indescribable splendor, and while she is with us we arc in wonder¬
land. The lure of her loveliness is irresistible. The delicacy, refinement and harmonious interweaving of colors in which she is clothed is beyond
the brush of man. Wherever invited they become favorites and their fame is spreading and the day is fast approaching ivhen they will have their
rightful place in every garden.

Colors: White, Purple and Yellow.

Peonies in Our Field No. 4

YORK, NEBRASKA

Phlox

The Phlox will always continue to be an old standby. They take you through the trying heat of July and
when many other summer flowers are gone. Commencing to bloom in June they continue until it freezes up in an endless variety of colors,
in masses they present a charming appearance, while the lower growing varieties used as a border produce a very striking effect,
a very sweet and delicate fragrance.

Bridesmaid. Quite tall, late, white floret and red eye.

Crepuscule. One of the finest in the world. Single flowers,
very large; massive heads. White shaded violet, large purple
carmine eye.

Eclaireur. Medium size, fine red, very desirable.

Miss Lingard. Longest spikes of any Phlox; blooms from the
ground up. Waxy-white.

R. P. Struthers. Another one of the best on the market. Strong
and very tall. Beautiful flowers, salmon- pink.

Mrs. Von Jenkins. Dwarf, early white. A rapid multiplier.

August; a perfect mass of bloom
Planted
They have

The bvinsome loveliness of the "Rose, the
Veony and the Vhlox , toith their neighboring
flowers, the splendors iwhich croton the
mountains , the tints and shades of cloud-
land, are all prophetic of the “Glory to be
repealed oVer there.”

Other Hardy Perennial Plants

The following collection embraces the most desirable varieties. They are all showy, of easy cultivation, and the flowering season is from May
to November. By a careful selection a continuous display of flowers may be had the entire season. If you desire we can make selection for you.

Achillea, The Pearl. Has very showy heads of pure white,
double flowers, on strong erect stems; 2 feet high; blooming
constantly.

Aquilegia, Columbine. These are plants of elegant habit,
distinct in foliage and flowers. The latter form a showy crown
well above the clear-cut leaves. All the species like partially
shaded, well-drained soil. One of the best plants for rock work,
or growing under trees.

Asters, Assorted. White, Pink, Red, and Yellow.

Campanula, Bellflower (Harebell). A lovely hardy little peren¬
nial, widely planted everywhere for its delicate sprays of drooping
white bells and their delightful fragrance. The leaves are a
rich dark green; the plant vigorous, soon forming fine clumps
which bloom early in the spring; largely forced in winter.

Coreopsis (Tickseed). Showy and valuable free-flowering peren¬
nials. Produces bright golden-yellow flowers in great profusion
the entire season.

Chrysanthemum (Hardy Pompon). This class of beautiful
plants is now universally popular for outdoor bedding, and
justly so. They produce a lavish profusion of blooms, giving
color, life and beauty to the garden at a time when other plants
have been nipped by frost. They are quite hardy, but it is
well to give a slight covering of leaves or manure during winter.
Grows from 2 to 3 feet high.

Daisy, Shasta. Large snowy-white flowers, 4 inches across;
in bloom all summer. A good cut-flower variety.

Delphinium (Larkspur). The hardy Larkspurs are one of the
most important and most satisfactory plants in the herbaceous
garden, and should be planted extensively, even in the smallest
garden. Their long spikes of flowers are produced continuously
from June until late in the fall, if the precaution is taken to re¬
move the flower stems before they can produce seed.

Dianthus (Sweet William). The old-time favorite, growing 1)^
to 2 feet high, and bearing during May and June a profusion of
round-topped clusters of flowers of all shades of red and pink to
white.

Dicentra (Bleeding Heart). A hardy perennial with heart-shaped
rose-colored flowers in drooping spikes. One of the best border
plants; perfectly hardy and easily cultivated. Flowers in April
or May.

Funkia (Day Lily). A superb autumn flower, having broad, light
green leaves, prettily veined, and long, trumpet-shaped, pure
white flowers, that possess a delightful, though delicate fragrance.

Give the same attention to flcbvers that
is note given to fctvls and animals and bve
shall soon glorify the earth.

Gaillardia Grandiflora (Blanket Flower). A showy plant with
dense tufts of drooping leaves and flower stems, producing
daisy-like blossoms 2 to 3 inches across, of gorgeous colors;
blooms in the most wonderful profusion from June to November.

Hibiscus (Militaris). Strong growing, 4 to 6 feet high, with white,
blush or pale rose flowers, with purple eye, blooming in August
and September.

Hibiscus (Crimson Eye). Immense flowers of purest white, with
large centers of velvety crimson. Blooms very profusely, the
plants being covered all summer with a wealth of most beautiful,
attractive flowers.

Hollyhocks. Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities
as the Hollyhock. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn,
or for interspersing among shrubbery, they are invaluable.
The flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades
of yellow, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. The Holly¬
hock requires a rich, deep soil, well drained; will repay in quality
and elegance of bloom any extra care. Protection in winter
will be beneficial.

Platycodon (Chinese Bell-Flower). A valuable perennial, forming
a dense branching bush of upright habit, 1 to 2 feet high, with
neat foliage. From the middle of July until late September it
bears a constant succession of handsome, large bell-shaped, deep
blue flowers. Succeeds well in any ordinary soil.

Rudbeckia (Golden Glow). A distinct, tall-growing, hardy
perennial, from 6 to 7 feet high. Foliage deeply cut, handsome
bright green; flowers very double, rich golden-yellow; 2 to 3
inches in diameter; borne on long, smooth stems, forming for the
tall plant a solid head of bloom.

Tritoma (Red-Hot Poker). These are tall and striking plants of
much beauty when well placed and properly grown. The great
spikes of flowers sent up from the center of a broad circle of
green leaves, have quite a rich and tropical appearance. Give
some protection in cold climates. Bloom from July to September.

Yucca, Filamentosa (Adam’s Needle). Very conspicuous plant.
The flower stalks, 3 and 4 feet high, are covered with large,
whitish, bell-shaped flowers.

Bulbs and Tubers

DAHLIAS. These >showy and pretty flowers are becoming very
popular and justly so. The Dahlia is one of the showiest of all
fall flowers; commencing to flower in July, they are a perfect
bloom until stoppped by frost. Flowers are most perfect and
of beautiful form.

Cactus Dahlias. Assorted colors: red, white, pink and yellow.

Decorative Dahlias. Assorted colors: red, white, pink and yellow.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant’s Ear). For obtaining
tropical effects in lawn and garden planting, this beautiful plant
takes a prominent place. Grows well in any ordinary soil, but
should have plenty of water and good rich soil to obtain best
results. Bulbs must be taken up in fall and kept in a dry, warm
place.

CANNAS. Very attractive plants, with large green leaves, often
shaded with red and crimson. Cannas are the most satisfactory
plants one can use for producing a gorgeous display of brilliantly
colored flowers all summer long; they bloom until frost.

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planting

‘ Plant trees and
health and health.

flowers;

reap beauty.

GLADIOLI. The Gladioli is the most attractive of all the summer¬
flowering bulbs and deserves a place in every garden, as it is
sure to flower and do well with little care. Flowers are of
most every desirable color. By cutting the spikes when two
or three of the lower flowers are open and placing them in water,
the entire spike will open beautifully. Plant bulbs in April
or May for early, and late in June for fall blooming.

TUBEROSES. One of the best known and most easily grown
summer-flowering bulbs. Easily recognized by its exquisite
fragrance and beautiful flower spikes, which are borne on long
stems, making it an admirable cut flower for house decoration.

HARRISON NURSERY CO.

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THE YORK
NURSERIES

One of the Oldest Nurseries in Nebraska

Reg. U. S. Pat. Ofs.

Let this TRADE-MARK be your
buying guide. It stands for

QUALITY AND SERVICE.

If any nursery stock proves untrue
to description under which it is sold,
we hold ourselves in readiness, on
proper proof, to replace all such
nursery stock that may prove other¬
wise, or refund the amount paid,
but we shall in no case be liable for
any sum greater than the amount
originally received for said nursery
stock.

TO OUR PATRONS

This Price List includes the best of the older
varieties and the cream of the newer sorts. We feel
sure that they will give satisfaction to every cus¬
tomer We grow and can furnish other vaneties
+han those named, and solicit correspondence re¬
garding the same. The ones listed have been found
by test to be well adapted to this latitude, and are
general favorites.

We grow a large and complete line of Choice
Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Shade and Ornamental
Trees, Evergreens, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Bulbs,
Seeedlings, Osage, etc., especially for the retail
trade.

Our stock is of extra quality, and is graded to
the highest standard of excellence.

FACILITIES

Our facilities for packing and handling stock
without exposure are all that could be desired,
having packing houses and cellars especially
designed for this purpose, and a complete system
of city water works on our grounds which, with
our large number of trained assistants, enables us
to pack and deliver all orders entrusted to us in the
best possible condition.

ENTOMOLOGIST’S CERTIFICATE

We have inspector’s certificate showing our
stock to be free from San Jose scale and other
dangerous insect or plant disease, and attach fac
simile to each shipment.

HARRISON NURSERY CO.

York, Nebraska.

Reference: Bank of Commerce, York, Nebr.,
Continental National Bank and Trust Co., Chicago,
or your Banker.

Quantity Kates

6 at dozen rate.
50 at 100 rate.
500 at 1000 rate.

On one kind only. For ex¬
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6 roses, etc., at 1-2 dozen
rate.

Apples, Crabs, and Peaches

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Hund.

XX Special _ _ $1.25

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11.00

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4-5 1 ft. _

.75

8.00

60.00

Cherries, Plums and

Apricots

XX Special - 1.50

16.00

120.00

5-6 ft. _

1.25

14.00

95.00

4-5 ft. _

1.00

11.00

75.00

Compass Cherry Plum

4-6 ft.

1.50

16.00

120.00

3-5 ft.

1.25

14.00

95.00

Hanson’s Hybrid Plum Dwarf

5-6 ft. _

_ __ 1.50

16.00

120.00

4-5 ft.

1.25

14.00

95.00

3-4 ft.

_ _ _ 1.00

11.00

75.00

Pears Standard

XX Special _ 1.75

19.00

150.00

5-6 ft. _

1.50

16.00

120.00

4-5 ft.

1.25

14.00

95.00

Pears Dwarf

4-5 ft.

_ 1.50

16.00

120.00

3-4 ft.

1.25

14.00

95.00

Grapes,1 ^Concord

No. 1

3.00

20.00

No. 2

2.00

14.00

Grapes, Other Varieties

No. 1

4.50

30.00

No. 2

3.50

25.00

Gooseberries

Carrie, Downing and Pearl

No. 1

4.50

30.00

No. 2

3.50

25.00

HOUGHTON

3.50

25.00

y i/lDurrants

Fay’s, North Star, Wilder

No. 1

4.50

30.00

No. 2

3.50

25.00

PERFECTION _

5.50

40.00

— 1—

Dewberries, Blackberries and Transplanted

Raspberries

Per 1000

• Per

Doz. Per 100

No. 1 _ 80.00

2.00

12.00

Miscellaneous

Asparagus

■ $ •

$ 3.50

Rhubarb

1.50

10.00

Juneberry _ _

5.00

40.00

Horse Radish

1.25

8.0C

Specimen Evergreens Balled and Burlapped

(transportation not paid).

Each

Black Hills Spruce

in.

$ 3.00

Black Hills Spruce

_ 30

in.

4.00

Black Hills Spruce _

ft.

6.00

Black Hills Spruce _

_ 4

ft.

8.00

Black Hills Spruce

_ _ 5

ft.

10.00

Blue Spruce (Pungens)

ft.

10.00

Blue Spruce (Pungens)
Black Hills Cedar pyramidal

ft.

15.00

(Juniper Scapulorum), and

Virgiana Juniper (Red Cedar) 3

ft.

7.00

ft.

10.00

ft.

15.00

Black Hills Cedar (Globe

shape) width

.12-15

in.

3.00

15-18

in.

5.00

18-24

in.

7.00

Chinese Arbor Vitae

in.

3.00

in.

4.00

ft.

6.00

Mugho Pine, Pfitzeriana Juniper,

and Yews, width

.12-15

in.

5.00

15-18

in.

8.00

18-24

in.

10.00

Pyramidal Arbor Vitae and

Irish Juniper

in.

5.00

in.

6.00

ft.

7.00

Upright Deciduous Trees

Ailanthus _ _ — _ _.

-6 ft.

$2.00

Ash, American (See common shade trees)

Ash, European Mt _

_ 5

-6 ft.

1.50

Ash, European Mt _

_ 6-8 ft.

2.50

Ash, European Mt _

____ 8

-10 ft.

4.00

Birch, European _

-6 ft.

2.00

— 2 —

Birch, European - -

. 6-8

ft.

Each

3.00

Box Elder (See common shade trees)
Catalpa Bungei _ 4

ft.

2.00

Catalpa Bungei _ _ _ _

ft.

3.00

Catalpa Bungei _ _ _ _

ft.

4.00

Catalpa Speciosa _ .

. 5-6

ft.

1.00

Catalpa Speciosa _ , _ _

. 6-8

ft.

1.50

Catalpa Speciosa

. 8-10

ft.

2.00

Crab, Double Floiwe.ring

. 4-5

ft.

2.00

Elm, Common (See shade trees)
Elm Chinese

. 5-6

ft.

1.50

Elm Chinese

. 6-8

ft.

2.00

Elm Moline

. 6-8

ft.

2.0C

Elm Moline _ _

. 8-10

ft.

3.00

blackberry _ _ _

. 6-8

ft.

2.00

Hackberry _ _

. 8-10

ft.

3.00

Linden, American _ _

, 5-6

ft.

1.50

Linden, American _ _

. 6-8

ft.

2.00

Linden, American

. 8-10

ft.

3.00

Locust, Honey & Black _ _

. 5-6

ft.

1.00

Locust, Honey & Black _

, 6-8

ft.

1.50

Locust, Honey & Black _ _

. 8-10

ft.

2.00

Maple, Hard _ _ _

. 5-6

ft.

2.00

Maple, Hard _ _ _

. 6-8

ft.

3.00

Maple, Hard _ _ _ _

8-10

ft.

5.00

Maple, Weirs Cut Leaf

. 5-6

ft.

1.00

Maple, Weirs Cut Leaf

6-8

ft.

1.50

Maple, Weirs Cut Leaf _ _

. 8-10

ft.

2.50

Maple, Soft (See common shade
Mulberry, Russian _

trees)

. 3-4

ft.

.25

Mulberry, Russian _

4-5

ft.

.35

Mulberry, Russian _ _ _ _

5-6

ft.

.50

Olive, Russian

, 4-5

ft.

1.00

Olive, Russian

. 5-6

ft.

1.25

Olive, Russian _ _ _

6-8

ft.

1.50

Oak _ _ _ _

. 6-8

ft.

3.00

Oak _ _

8-10

ft.

5.00

Plum, Purple Leaf _ _

, 3-4

ft.

1.00

Plum, Purple Leaf _ _ _ _

. 4-5

ft.

1.50

Poplar, Bolleana

5-6

ft.

1.50

Poplar, Bolleana _ _ _ _

6-8

ft.

2.00

Poplar, Bolleana _

8-10

ft.

3.00

Poplar, Volga

5-6

ft.

.75

Poplar, Volga _ _ _ _

6-8

ft.

1.00

Poplar, Volga _ _

8-10

ft.

1.50

Poplar, Norway, 2 yr. (See common shade

trees).

3—

Each Per 100

Poplar, Norway, 1 yr _ 3-4 ft. .25 15.00

Poplar, Norway, 1 yr _ 4-5 ft. .30 20.00

Poplar, Norway, 1 yr _ 5-6 ft. .35 25.00

Each

Poplar, Silver Leaf _ _ 5-6 ft. 1.00

Poplar, Silver Leaf _ 6-8 ft. 1.25

Poplar, Silver Leaf _ 8-10 ft. 1.50

Red Bud _ 5-6 ft. 2.50

Sycamore _ 5-6 ft. 1.50

Sycamore _ 6-8 ft. 2.00

Sycamore _ 8-10 ft. 3.00

Tulip Tree _ 5-6 ft. 2.00

Tulip Tree _ 6-8 ft. 3.0r

Walnut _ 5-6 ft. 1.00

Walnut _ 6-8 ft. 1.50

Per 100

Willows grown from cuttings _ 18-24 in. 4.00

Willows grown from cuttings _ 2-3 ft. 6.00

Willows grown from cuttings _ 3-4 ft. 10.00

Common Shade Trees

Ash, Box Elder, Elm, Maple, and 2 yr.

Poplar

Ea.

3 to 4 ft. _ .35

4 to 5 ft. _ .50

*5 to 6 ft. _ .75

6 to 8 ‘ft. _ 1.25

1 in. _ 1.75

1 1-4 in. _ 2.00

1 1-2 in. _ 2.50

1 3-4 in. _ 3.50

2 in. _ 5.00

2 1-2 in. _ 10.00

3 in. - 15.00

Norway

Per 100
30.00
45.00
70.00
100.00
150.00

Seedling Trees

Ash, Box Elder, Elm, Maple, Russian Mulberry,
Osage, Black Locust and Catalpa

Per 100 Per 1000

12-18 in. _ 2.00 15.00

18-24 in. _ _ _ 4.00 30.00

2-3 ft., 2 yr. _ 7.00 60.00

12-18 in. Chinese Elm _ 15.00

18-24 in. Chinese Elm _ 20.00

2-3 ft. Chinese Elm _ 25.00

12-18 in. Walnut _ 3.00

18-24 in. Walnut _ 7.00

— 4 —

Per 100 Per 1000

12-18 in. Russian Olive _ 6.00 60.00

18-24 in. Russian Olive _ 10.00 100.00

2-3 ft. Russian Olive _ 15.00 150.00

Honey Locust (See Hedge Plants).

Weeping Trees

Each

Cut Leaf Birch

5-6

ft.

3:50

Cut Leaf Birch

_ 6-8

ft.

5.00

Mulberry, Teas’ _

5.00

Willow. Niobe and Wisconsin..

__ 6-8

ft.

2.00

Deciduous Hedge

Per 100

Barberry Thunbergi

.12-18

in.

25.00

Barberry Thunbergi _ —

.18-24

in.

35.00

Barberry Thunbergi

. 2-3

ft.

45. OU

Buckthorn

.12-18

in.

15.00

Buckthorn

.18-24

in.

20.00

Buckthorn

. 2-3

ft.

25.00

Lilac, Purple

18-24

30.00

Honeysuckle, Tartarian

18-24

in.

30.00

Honeysuckle, Tartarian

_ 2-3

ft.

40.00

Honey Locust

8-12

in.

3.00

Honey Locust

._12-18 in.

4.00

Honey Locust — _ .

. 18-24 in.

5.00

Osage, (See seedlings) .

Privet, Amoor River

.12-18

in.

15.00

Privet, Amoor River _ _

.18-24

in.

20.00

Privet, Amoor River

. 2-3

ft.

25.00

Spirea, Billardi & Van Houttei.

.18-24

in.

20.00

Spirea, Billardi & Van Houttei.

_ 2-3

ft.

30.00

Spirea, Callosa Alba & Anthony

Waterer _ _ .

. 8-12

in.

40.00

Spirea, Callosa Alba & Anthony

Waterer

.12-18

in.

50.00

Russian Mulberry (See seedlings).

Strong Ornamental Shrubs for Group Planting

Each Each

Acacia _

_ 2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Althea. _

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Almond .. _ _

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Barberry _

.18-24

in.

.75

2-3

ft.

1.00

Buckthorn _

_ 3-4

ft.

1.00

4-5

ft.

1.25

Buffalo Berry

. 2-3

ft.

.75

Calycanthus _

Caragana

_ 2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

(Siberian Pea)

_ 2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Contoneaster _

_ 2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

—5—

Each Each

Currant. Flower. _

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Deutzia

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Dogwood

3-4

ft.

.75

4-5

ft.

1.00

Elder _

3-4

ft.

.75

4-5

ft.

1.00

Exochorda

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Forsythia _ -

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Fringe Tree ...

3-4

ft.

.75

4-5

ft.

1.00

Haiesia - -

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Hydrangea, Tree^>g

t2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Honeysuckle, Buslr

-> 2.50

Hydrangea, Aro _

2-3

ft.

1.00

Hydrangea, P G —

2-3

ft.

1.00

3-4

ft.

1.50

Japan Quince -

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Lilac Tree, Chinese

3-4

ft.

2.50

Lilacs

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Lilacs Named -

2-3

ft.

1.00

3-4

ft.

1.25

Privet

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Snowball

2-3

ft.

1.00

3-4

ft.

1.25

Snowberry, White

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Snowberry, Red -

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Sumach

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Spirea, Ash Leaf _

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Spirea, Billardi —

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Spirea,

Bridal Wreath_

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4'

ft.

1.00

Spirea, Gold Leaf-

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Spirea, Ninebark__

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Spirea,

Van Houttei

Clumps

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Spirea,

Van Houttei —

2-3

ft.

.50

3-4

ft.

.75

Syringa,

Mock Orange —

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Tamarix

3-4

ft.

.75

4-5

ft.

1.00

Viburnum

Dentatum

2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Viburnumi Opulus 2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Viburnum

Lantana

. 2-3

ft.

,75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Viburnum

Sterillis

. 2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Weigelia

. 2-3

ft.

.75

3-4

ft.

1.00

Dwarf Shrubs

Each

Kerria Japonica 12-15

in.

.75

15-20

in.

1.00

Rhodotypos

Kerrioides 12-15

in.

.75

15-20

in.

1.00

Each Each

Spirea, Bumalda_12-18 in. .75 18-24 in. 1.00

Spirea Arguta _12-15 in. .75 15-20 in. 1.00

Spirea Anthony

Waterer _ 12-15 in. .75 15-20 in. 1.00

Spirea Fortune’s_12-15 in. .75 15-20 in. 1.00

Spirea

Froebeli _ 12-15 in. .75 15-20 in. 1.00

Spirea

^hunbergii _ ,12-15 in. .75 15-20 in. 1.00

Red Leaf

Barberry _ 12-15 in. 1.00 15-20 in. 1.50

Vines Each

Amp Veitchii (Boston Ivy) _ 1.00

Engleman Ivy Woodbine _ .75

Bignonia, Trumpet Creeper _ .75

Clematis, Large Flowering Varieties _ 1.25

Clematis, Small Flowering Varieties _ 1.00

Honeysuckle _ .75

Wisteria _ .75

Roses — 2 Yrs.

Each Per Dozen

No. 1 _ $1.00 $10.00

Hardy Perennials

Each Per Dozen

Achillea _ .35 3.00

Anemone, Windflower _ .35 3.00

A.quillegia, Columbine _ .35 3.00

Buddleia (Butterfly bush) _ .50 5.00

Campanula - .35 3.00

Chrysanthemums - .35 3.00

Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) _ 1.00 10.00

Desmodium - 1.00 10.00

Daisy, Shasta - .35 3.00

Delphinium, Larkspur - .35 3.00

Dianthus, Sweet William - - — .35 3.00

Digitalis, Foxglove _ .35 3.00

Funkia, Day Lily _ .35 3.00

Gaillardia, Blanket Flower _ .35 3.00

Hibiscus _ .35 3.00

Hollyhocks _ .35 3.00

Iris _ .35 3.00

Lily Tiger _ .35 3.00

Oriental Poppy - .35 3.00

Peonies, Assorted _ .75 8.00

Peonies, Common Red, White,

and Pink _ .50 5.00

Peonies, Fancy _ 1.00 10.00

—7—

Each Per Dozen

Phlox, Assorted _ .35 3.00

Platycodon, Chinese Bell Flower _ .35 3.00

Rudbeckia, Golden Glow _ .35 3.00

Tritoma, Red Hot Poker _ .35 3.00

Yucca, 18-24 in. _ .50 5.00

Bulbs and Tubers for Spring Planting

To be dug and stored in dry cellar during winter

months.

Cannas _ .35 3.00

Dahlias, Cactus _ _ _ .35 3.00

Dahlias, Decorative _ .35 3.00

Gladiolus _ .10 1.00

Tuberoses _ .35 3.00

Lilies of the Valley _ .25 2.50

Lilies, Auratum, Melpomone,

Speciosum red and white - .75 8.00

INDEX Page

Apples _ - — 1

Apricots _ 1

Asparagus - 2

Blackberries _ _ 2

Bulbs and Tubers - 8

Cherry - - - 1

Compass _ 1

Crabs _ 1

Currants _ - — 1

Dewberries - - - 2

Evergreens _ 2

Gooseberries - 1

Grapes - 1

Hedge _ 5

Horseradish _ 2

Juneberry _ 2

Peach _ 1

Pears - - - 1

Perennials _ 7

Plum _ _ _ 1

Raspberry _ _ — - 2

Rhubarb _ _ _ 2

Roses _ 7

Shrubs _ 5 & 6

Trees, Ornamental _ 2, 3, & 4

Trees, Seedlings - 4

Trees, Shade _ 4

Trees, Weeping _ 5

Vines _ . 7

The secret of success is doing one
thing and doing it well

A half century in one locality, doing one thing
and doing it well is a record to which we can point
with much pride and satisfaction. Judging by the
hundreds of letters received from satisfied cus¬
tomers, who have been making permanent im¬
provements by planting the best, causes us to want
to continue the same course in the future. We are
just old fashioned enough to believe in the old
adage that it will not pay a person to be a Jack-
of-all-trades and master of none.

The tree family is similar to the human family.
A child one year of age does not have the vitality
that a child three years of age has and its chance
for a long life is not so great. The younger child
needs far more attention than the older child.
How like this is Nursery stock. We have the ex¬
perience and facilities which the planter does not
have, for growing the young stock into more ma¬
ture trees and we can do it much cheaper and bet¬
ter than he can. Our experts, after working three
years on a tree, produce one that is just right for
orchard planting. Think of it, one bushel of fruit
will more than pay the price of one of these trees
and too, you will get a crop two years sooner than
you would if you were to plant yearling trees —
this is economy.

You will agree with us that no Nursery in exist¬
ence is more careful than we are in packing Nurs¬
ery stock for safe delivery. This is a service that
is worth while and we know it is appreciated. Do
not forget to call on us for advice at any time dur¬
ing the year. We want to help you in every way
that we can.

HARRISON NURSERY COMPANY
York, Nebraska.

One of the Largest Nurseries
in the United States

Member National Home
Planting Bureau.

Our Landscape Department
is at your service. Let us
help plan your planting.

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Upon whose bosom snow has lain,

Against the earth's sweet-flowing breast; Who intimately lives with rain.

A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy hands to pray;

Index

Page

Acacia . 20

Achillea . 32

Ailanthus . 20

Almond . 23

Althea . 23

Ampelopsis . 27

Apples . 8-10

Apples, Crab . 10

Apricots . 13

Asparagus . 16

Ash . 20

Asters . 32

Aristolochia . 27

Barberry . 24

Bellflower . 32

Bignonia . 27

Birch . 20, 22

Blackberries . 16

Blanket Flower . 32

Bleeding Heart . 32

Boston Ivy . 27

Buckthorn . 24

Bulbs and Tubers for

Spring Planting . 32

Butterfly Bush . 24

Calycanthus . 24

Cannas . 32

Caragana . 24

Catalpa . 20

Celastrus . 27

Cherries . 11

Chinese Bell Flower . 32

Chrysanthemum . 32

Clematis . 27

Columbine . 32

Compass Cherry-Plum. ... 11

Coreopsis . 32

Cotoneaster . 24

Page

Crab . 20

Currants . 15, 24

Dahlias . 32

Day Lily . 32

Deciduous Hedge . 27

Dewberries . 16

Desmodium . 24

Deutzia . 24

Dogwood . 24

Elder . 24

Elm . 20, 22

Elephant’s Ear . 32

Evergreens . 19

Exochorda . 24

Forsythia . 24

Fringe Tree . 24

Fruit Department . 8-16

Funkia . 32

Gladiolus . 32

Golden Glow . 32

Gooseberries . 15

Grapes . 14

Hackberry . 20

Halesia . 24

Hardy Vines . 27

Hedge Plants . 27

Hibiscus . 32

Honey Locust . 20

Honeysuckle . 24, 27

Hollyhocks . 32

Hydrangea . 25

Information, General . 3-4

Instructions for Planting. 4, 28

Introductory . 3-5

Iris . 31

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

—Joyce Kilmer.

Page

Japan Quince . 25

Juniper . 19

Kerria . 25

Landscape Service . 17

Larkspur . 32

Lilac . 25

Linden . 20

Lilies . 32

Locust . 20

Maple . 20

Matrimony Vine . 27

Mock Orange . 26

Mountain Ash . 20

Mulberries . 16, 22

Oak . 21

Olive . 21

Ornamental Department. . 18

Ornamental Shrubs . 23, 26

Peonies . 30, 31

Peaches . 13

Pears . 11

Perennials . 32

Phlox . 32

Pie Plant . 16

Pine . 19

Plums . 12, 21

Poplar . 22

Privet . 25, 27

Quince . 25

Raspberries . 16

Red Bud . 22

Rhubarb . 16

Rosa Rugosa . 29

Rose of Sharon . 23

Page

Rhodotypos . 25

Roses . 28, 29

Roses, Climbing . 29

Roses, Hybrid Perpetual. . 29

Roses, Miscellaneous . 29

Roses. Polyantha . 29

Roses, Rambler . 29

Roses, Tea . 29

Rudbeckia . 32

Seedling Trees . 22

Shasta Daisy . 32

Shrubs . 23, 26

Single Lilac . 25

Smoke Tree . 24

Snowball . 25

Snowberry . 25

Spirea . 26

Spruce . 19

Sumach . 25

Sweet William . 32

Sycamore . 22

Syringa . 26

Tamarix . 26

Thorn . 22

Tritoma . 32

Tuberoses . 32

Tulip Tree . 22

Upright Deciduous Trees.20-22
Vines . 27

Walnuts . 22

Weeping Trees . 22

Weigela . 26

Willow . 22

Wistaria . 27

Yucca . 32

YORK, NEBRASKA

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HUGH STEPHENS PRESS, JEFFERSON CITY, MO.

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