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CATALOGUE 


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FRASER & LIPPINCOTT, 


PROPRIETORS. 


SPRING GITY! NURSERIES 


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AN EXPERIENCE of over twenty years in the nursery business enables us to 
guarantee satisfiction to our customers inj quality of stock, careful handling and 
freedom from mistakes. \ 

LOCATION.—These Nurseries are ]pcated about four mites from the city of 
Huntsville, Ala.. ona tract of laud which ala its riclnessand sheltered position is par- 
ticularly well adapted for the proper growtlt and maturing of Nursery Stock. 

GUARANTEE —We guarantee everything furnished to be true to hame, an 
safely packed for any ordinary detention. 4 

PACKING:—We make a liberal use of /MOss in packing our trees, and there need 
be no fear that trees will be received in damalged condition, even if two months should 
elapse between the trees leaving the nurseryjand reach ng their destination. 

We make no charges for packing materiajl or packages, nor delivery to express or 
railroud offize. We cannot exercise any control over the stock after delivering the sime 
to the carriers, therefore we cannot be responsible for delays or damage. 

TERMS.—Our terms are cash with the order. Cust: mers wishing stock sent C. 0. 
D. must remit one-fourth the amount of the Order and pay charges. 

Claims for shortage must be made on rec@ipt of stock, or they cannot be allowed. 

FREIGHT.—In filling orders we add gtock to the value of ten per cent. of the or- 
der to cover express or freight charges. 

Freight Charges on Nursery sto2x, mist 2 prepvid. Our customers will please note 
this and in remitting the amount of order adld enough to cover freight charges: and sur- 
plus will be returned with the railroad rece}pt for the amount paid, 

REMITTANCES,—Money aise in unregist-red letter is at sender's risk. 

Remit by registered letter or money @rder on Huntsville, Ala.. or New York 
exchange. 

MAIL ORDERS.—Trees from one to 
fruit plants and roses. In ordeling stock to 
according to the following table: } ; 

PER SINGLE. af DOZEN. PER FIFTY. PER HUNDRED, 


two feet high can be sent by mail, also small 
be sent in this manner please enclose money 


PY EOS MERE soca ea oes Se ists S0c. TBS S1 50 
GIT NeSigacopaosnbs soos eCe a Sor O04 20 50 1 00 
WOSCS see eee nent re! Ot 2) 50 1 00 
Stra wibervieS onnie. + ssmeccce ees ie 10 20 30 
Raspberriesand Blackberries = .''2 15 : te 20 73 
Currants and Cooseberries.... .2 £0 & £0 


DURING the past year we received sq Mahy requests from parties having varieties 
of fruits they wished to perpetuate, that this spring we decided to devote a portion of 
our Nursery to the growing of this class of stock. We now invite contracts ‘or the grow- 
ing of trees and plants and will make 


SPECIAL PRICES FOR GROWING YOUR FAVORITE 
FRUITS OF ANY KIjND IN QUANTITIES, 


and invite correspondence from any one haying trees or plants which they find profitable 
or desirable, and wish to have increased 

It is not necessary that we should know |the names of the varieties you wish increased, 
as we can give directions as to time and manner of packing and shipping buds or grafts, 
in such amanner as Wil! insure their safe al'riva! here to propagate from; and in cases 
where there is more than one kind, ail that #wvill be necessary if the hames are not known, 
will be to distinguish them by numbers. : 

We shall be glad to give any desired information regarding prices, &¢.,and all in- 
quiries will meet with a prompt response. 

AGENTS.—We should like to have «good agent_in esch nejeaeortiogerittin 
our Catalogues go, and any parties desiringetseir for us either on a percentage or for 
such trees and plants as they may want fo} theirown use, would do well to write to us 


for terms. 
FRASER & LIPPINCOTT, 
P. O. Box 357. | HUNTSVILLE, MADISON COUNTY, ALA. 


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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 


Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 


ROSES AND SHRUBBERY. 


PEA PING YWEXYRIEP TIES: 


APPLES. 


EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES. 


MAY (White Juneating)—Size small, color yellow, quality good. 
Earliest of all apples—an abundant bearer. 

RED JUNE (Blush June)—Size medium, color bright red, quality 
very good; a regular bearer. Profitable for market. Season June 15th. 
Y¥ EARLY REI MARGARET (Striped June)—Size below medium, 
‘color yellow, with red stripes, quality good. June 10th to July 20th. 
€ EARLY HARVEST (Yellow Harvest, July Pippin)—Size medium, 
color yellow, quality best. Season end of June. Finest early apple 
known. June dth to 20th. 


va SUMMER VARIETIES. 


EARLY RIPE—Size large, color yellow, quality best. Season early 
in July. 

RED ASTRACHAN—Size large, color deep crimson covered with 
pale white bloom, quality best. Season middle of May tolastof June. A 
very desirable and profitable variety. 

¥ HAMES-—Size very large, color greenish yellow striped with dull red, 
quality best. Season middle to end of June. 

“ HORSE-~—Size large, color yellow tinged with red, quality good, sea- 
son end of July to middle of August. A favorite wherever known. 

\, GOLDEN SWEET —Size medium, color greenish yellow, quality good ; 
season late summer. Good grower and very productive. 

~ SWEET BOUGH (Large Yellow Bough)—Size large, color pale 
greenish yellow, quality very good, season end of June, 

BENONI--Size medium, color rich yellow striped with deep red, 
quality very good; season, July Ist to 20th. 

FANN Y—Large, roundish, color deep crimson; pieasant sub acid, 
very good quality; originated in Penna. July. 

'‘\ HAAS (Gros Pomier)—Size medium to large, color pale greenish yel- 
low shaded and striped with red, quality very good. ‘Tree vigorous; bears 
early and abundantly; August. 


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v EARLY FALL VARIETIES. 


DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG—Size above medium, color light red 
in broad broken splashes on a yellow ground, quality good. Hardy—a 
yery valuable variety. ¢ 
“ “CHENANGO STRAWBERRY (Buckley, Jackson)-—Size large, color 
yellow striped with crimson, qualitv very good. : 

“~ HARRIS GREENING—Size large, color greenish yellow, quality 
medium. One of the best cooking apples. 

KE’ WICK CODLIN—Size above medium, color greenish yellow to 
light yellow, quality moderate, very productive. Bears early; a fine 
variety for jelly... : 

* CARTERS BLUEW—Size very large, color green striped with dull red, 
and covered with a blue bloom: quality very good, one of the best apples 
in the South. Originated near Montgomery, Ala. September. 


MEDIUM TO LATE AUTUMN. 


FALL QUEEN—(Batchelor, King, Iola, Ne Plus Ultra, Equinetelee, 
Byers, Buckingham, Kentucky Queen)—One of the largest axtumn apples, 
color yellow shaded and splashed with crimson, quality best, tree vigorous 
and productive. September to November. 

MAIDENS BLUSH—Size large, color pale yellow, with an evenly 
shaded red cheek, quality good. Tree spreading and productive. 

~ FAMEUSE—(Snow Apple)Size medium, color handsomely striped 
and blotched with fine deep red on whitish ground, flesh very white, 
quality very good. A valuable desert apple. 

_ LEMON PIPPIN—S ze medium, color greenish yellow, quality good. 
~ CLYDE BEAUTY—Size large, color greenish with yellow cheek. qual- 
ity very good. 

RAMBO (Romanite of N. J.)—Size medium, color a pale yellowish 
ground streaked and marbled with dull red, quality excellent. Fine in 
nearly all localities. 

STU MP—Size medium, color bright red striped, quality very good. 
Productive and profitable. 

VY LADY FINGE®? (Buncombe, Meigs, Red Fall Pippin)—Size large, 
color carmine, quality very good, can be kept some time after gathering; 
one of the best autumn apples. Tree vigorous, an early and abundant 
bearer. End of September to January Ist. 

~ SOUTHERN GOLDEN PIPPIN--(Yellow or Green Crank, Green 
‘Cheese, Southern Greening). Medium size, fine flavor, crisp, sub-acid, 
September to January. Prolific. 

“ TAUNTON—Iarge, color greenish yellow striped, quality good. 

¥ FALL RUSSETT--Size uniformly large, color golden yellow covered 
with russett, quality best. Tree a very strong grower of spreading habit. 


EARLY WINTER APPLES. 


ROME BEAU LyY--Size large, color pale yellow ground nearly covered 
with bright red, quality very good. Its large size and beautiful appear- 
ance render it very popular as an orchard apple. October and November. 

¥ AUNT SUSAN-Size large, color striped. quality very good. Orig- 
inated in St. Louis county, Mo., on the place of Mrs. Susan Tippett. 

ORTLEY-—-( Detroit, White Bellflower, Warren Pippin, Jersey Green-. 
ing)--Size large, color pale yellow slightly tinged with pink in the sun, 
quality very fine. Tree a good bearer, fruit always good. 

vv VANDEVERE-—Size medium, color striped, quality very good. Sea- 
son October to January. 

WHITE PIPPIN (Canada Pippin)—Size large, color light greenish 
yellow, quality very good. Fair and productive. 

. LAWVER-—Size large and regular, whole surface beautifully striped 
with red, quality very good. . Its beauty and productiveness promises to 
make it one of our most profitable varieties. Ree = 


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NEWTON PIPPIN (Green ‘Newton Pippin)--Size medium, eolor 
greenish yellow, quality very good. 
_ YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN--Size medium, color yellow with a 
. brownish red cheek, quality excellent. November to January. 
~ WESTERN BEAUTY--Size large, color bright red on pale yellow, 
uality good. October to January. 

OCONEE GREENING-—Size very large, color yellow, quality excel- 
lent; originated in Georgia. September and October. 
~  SMITH’S CIDER (Poplar Rock)—Size large, color yellow shaded 
and striped with red, quality first class. Valued for its hardiness, produc- 
poeiees and handsome fair fruit. November. 

KINNARD’S CHOICE --Size large, color dull red, quality excellent. 
“ LARGE STRIPED PEARMAIN---(McAfee’s Nonsuch)—Size very 
large, color yellow striped and slashed with red, quality very good; one 
of the best market varieties. November to January. 

/ WINTER WINE (Hays’ Apple, Hays’ Winter)---Large to very large, 
color yellow obscurely striped and mottled with red, quality rich and very 
ood. 
v ABRAM---Small, roundish, yellow and red, sub-acid and good. 

November to February. 
Y HATCHER’S SEEDLING---Size large, color dull dark red, quality 
best. ‘Tree vigorous: an abundant bearer. 

LATE WINTER ANDLATE KEEPING VARIETIES. 

* FATHER ABRAHAM---Small to medium, very dark: red, glossy- 
praber to Morch. a 

STEVENSON’S WINTER—Size medium to large, color green covered 
with brown. Tree a fine grower and regular bearer. 

WINESAP—Size above medium, color dark red, flesh yellow, crisp 
and oi rich flavor. It is perhaps the best known of all winter apples, and 
is a universal favorite; one of the best cider apples and very productive. 

« LIMBER TWIG--Size medium to large, color greenish yellow shaded 
with dull crimson. This well known Southern winter apple is one of the 
best of its season for market and family use. November to April. 
¥Y HALL’S SEEDLING—Size small, flesh yellow and fine grained, of a 
rich aromatic flavor, quality extra good. Tree does not attain large size, 
but is healthy and an abundant bearer. 

Y SHOCKLEY---Size below medium, color pale yellow overspread with 
red, quality among the best. One of the best Southern winter apples; tree 
moderately vigorous, very productive bears young and regularly. Novem- 
ber to June. 

* NICKAJACK---Size large, color yellowish gray striped with red, quality 
good. Valuable for its late keeping qualities. November to March. 

/ PENNA. BLACK---From Lincoln county, Tenn , claimed to be of 
good quality, fine flavor and an excellent keeper. November to March. 
 RAWLES’ JANET---Size large, quality good, color greenish yellow 
shaded with dull red. Tree of vigorous spreading habit; blooms late 
thereby escaping late frosts. November to January. 

\Y GOLDEN YELLOW---Size medium to large, color fine golden yel- 
low, quality fair. A Tennessee apple, said to be the latest keeper of any 
apple grown whiere it originated. 

Vv NO RTHERN SPY--- Large, slightly ribbed, color handsomely striped 
with red, rich, sub-acid, fine. Keeps late into spring, preserving its flavor 
remarkably fresh. 
~“ MISSOURI PIPPIN---Size above medium, color pale yellow striped 
with red, quality good, keeps through winter. 

VIRGINIA GREENING --Size large, color yellowish with large 
brown dots, has a pleasant sub-acid flavor; a good keeper. 

BEN DAVIS (N. Y. Pippin, Ky. Streaked, Carolina Red Streak)--- 
Large and regular, color yellow almost covered with splashes and stripes 
of red. Tree an early and abundant bearer. 


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‘“STARK---Large to very large, quality good; originated in Ohio, and 
is prized for its late keeping qualities. 

, JONATHAN---Size medium regular, covered with brilliant stripes of 
clear red on a pale yellow ground, quality very good. Tree very produc- 
tive; fruit always fair and handsome. 

“ RED CANADA (Nonsuch)---Size medium, color almost complete red 
with large indistinct whitish dots, flesh fine grained and rich with excel- 
lent flavor. One of the finest table apples. December to Aovril. 

¥ BALDWIN---Large, shaded and striped with yellowish red and crim- 
son on yellow ground, flavor rich and good. The Baldwin is liable to vary 
in character and quality. 

¥ YATES---Small, dark red, with small white dots, flesh yellow, firm, 
juicy, and very aromatic; immense bearer and good keeper. 


ie CRAB APPLES. 


HEWES’ VIRGINIA---Small, round, dull red. A prodigious bearer, 
unsurpassed for makiny cider. 
- HYSLOP---Large crimson, late; excellent for preserving. 
“TRANSCENDENT---Size large, color beautiful yellow streaked with 
blush, of uniform size. 
/ RED CRAB---Very similar to Hewes’ Va., but more highly colored. 


APRICOTS. 


STANDARD VARIETIES. 


A handsome and delicious desert fruit, ripening midway between 
Cherries and Plums; valuable fruit for pastries and preserving. 
Y¥ BLENHEIN (or shipley)- -Reputed to be the most profitable market 
variety, size medium; an abundant bearer and very early. 
Vv ROMAN---Oneof thestrongest growers and the hardiest of all Apricots. 
It is said the blooms will sustain very severe frosts without injury. Size 
medium. 

“ MOORPARK---This variety originated in England more than two 
centuries since, and is universally known as one of the largest and best 
flavored of this class of fruit. 

VY ST. AMBROSE---A large early variety, almost as large and much ear- 
lier than Moorpark. 

¥ PEACH---Similar to Moorpark, but much larger. 

“ HEMSKIRK---Large. Early. 
v LARGE EARLY---The best early. 


CHERRIES. 


The cherry is the earliest frnit we have. For convenience the va- 
rieties are divided into two classes as Heart and Bigarreau and Duke and 
Morello. The former of these are sometimes known as sweet Cherries, 
and are large, sweet and luscious, the best for dessert purposes, while the 
latter are more acid and are the most valuable class for drying, canning, 
preserving or for pastry purposes. 


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HEART AND BIGARREAU CHERRIES. 


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* BLACK TARTARIAN—Fruit of the largest size, heart shaped, color 
purplish black, flavor rich and delicious. The most highly esteemed of 
the/swect cherries. May loth. | 

/BARLY LAMAURIE--The earliest cherry known. Fruit large, dark 
purple of excellent quality. The most robust grower of all cherries. May 
ist to 15th. 


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GOVERNOR WOOD—Fruit large. heart shaped, light yellow shaded 
with*red; quality best. June Ist. 
ROYAL ANN—Fruit very large, yellow with red side, season very 
late. One of the most popular varieties in California. June Ist. 
¥ IDA—Frvit very large, deep crimson, almost black; a splendid new 
variety. June Ist. 
“ ELTON —Large, pale yellow, spotted with red next the sun; juicy 
and rich; one of the best light colored cherries. June. 
LUELLING—(Black Republican). From Portland, Oregon ; very dark 
almost black, large, fine quality, solid and firm. Well adapted to long 
eee anetuOD : 
¥ YELLOW SPANISH—Large, pale yellow, with red cheek. Firm, 
juicy, and very productive. 


DUKE AND MORELLO CHERRIES. 


BELLE DE CHOISEY—The most delicious of all this class of cher- 
ries; size medium; color amber, mottled with red; quality best. Last of 
May. 

EARLY RICHMOND- Size medium, color dark red; one of the most 
popular ofthe acid cherries and is unsurpassed for culinary purposes. 
Tree a compact grower and very abundant bearer. May. 

’ MAY DUKE—An invaluable early cherry. The fruit, which is pro- 
duced in clusters, is of large size, and when fully ripe of a ‘dark red color, 
tender, melting and very juicy. Tree avery strong grower. Middle of 
May. 

f ENGLISH MORELLO—Fruit large, color almost black when fully 
ripe; anda very late variety. Tree very productive. July. 

v LARGE MONTMORENCY —Fruit very large, color red, flavor very 
acid. ist. of June. 

~ OLIVET—A new French cherry. Fruit very large, ripens early and 
extends over a long period. 


PEARS—Leading Old Varieties. 


SUMMER PEARS. 


BARTLETT—The most popular pear grown. Its size, beauty and ex- 
cellence entitle it to this distinction. The tree bears early, regularly and 
very abundantly ; the fruit is of large size; color yellow, generally marked 
with faint russet; flesh white, fine grained and buttery. July and 
August. 

¥ CLAPP’S FAVORITE—Tree vigorous and healthy; fruit large; color 
pale yellow splashed with crimson; flesh fine grained, juicy, melting and 
oem July and August. 

DOYENNE DE ETE—One of the earliest pears to ripen; fruit small 
but of excellent quality. Valuable for its earliness and fine quality. 
June. 

~ OSBAND’S SUMMER—Fruit medium, clear yellow; flesh white, 
juicy and melting with a pleasant musk perfume; very productive. 
August. 
y TYSON—Medium size, of fine flavor, color yellow shaded with brown. 

ugust. 

» SOUYV. DU CONGRESS—Fruit very large; similar in flavor to Bart- 
ley color yellow with carmine on the side exposed to the sun. 

CHAMBERS —This variety is recommended by the Kentucky Horti- 
cultural Society as the best and most profitable market variety of its sea- 
son. Fruit large, color yellow with red next the sun. July. 


V AUTUMN PEARS. 
BUFFUM—Fruit medium size, yellowish brown, generally covered 


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with russet; Flesh buttery and sweet. One of the best pears.” August 
and September. 

“ BEURRE VE ANJOU--Tree one of the best growers. Fruit large 
and greenish yellow; flesh white, melting and juicy with a brisk vinous 
flavor. September. 

~ DUCHESS D’ANGOULEME—A magnificent pear, sometimes 
weighing a pound and a quarter. Thetree is a strong grower; fruit very 
large, oblong, uneven shape; color dull greenish yellow; flesh white, but- 
tery and very juicy, with a rich and excellent flavor. August and Sep- 
tember. 

’ FLEMISH BEAUTY—Tree a strong grower, bearing early and abun- 
dantly, though seldom overbearing. Fruit large, color pale yellow, with 
a beautiful red cheek when mature; flesh yellowish white, juicy, rich,” 
sweet andmelting. One of the best and hardiest pears. August. 

LOUISE BONNE DE JERSEY—This variety succeeds best on the 
quince stock. Tree vigorous, fruit large and long, color pale green over- 
spread with brownish ‘red next to the: sun, flesh “greenish white, juicy and 
melting, anabundant bearer anda valuable variety. August and Sep- 
tember. 

v BEURRE BOSC--A large handsome fruit, a regular bearer; always 
perfect and of the highest flavor. August and September. 

SECKEL--The highest flavored pear known. Fruit small, color rich 
yellowish brown with a russet red cheek. Tree one of the healthiest. No 
garden or orchard should be without this pear. August. 

HOWELL--Size large, color yellow, red next to sun, flavor highly 
aromatic. August. 


WINTER PEARS. 


LAW RENCE—Tree a strong grower, an early and abundant bearer. 
Fruit medium size, color lemon yellow, quality hest. September and 
October. 

 POUND—(or Winter Bell) —Fruit of monstrous size; valuable only for 
culinary purposes. October to December. 

/ VICAR OF WINKFIELD—Tree a vigorous grower. Fruit large, 
Color pale yellow witha red cheek where exposed to the sun; flesh white, 
with a good flavor. October to December. 

¥ WINTER NELIS—A hardy thrifty tree of irregular growth. Fruit 
of medium size, color yellowish green dotted with grey russet ; flesh yel- 
lowish white, fine grained, buttery and melting, abounding with a rich 
sugary juice ; quality best. October to Dec ember. 

/ EASTER BEURRE—Tree an upright thrifty grower; the best late 
winter pear. Fruit large almost round; color yellowish green with russet 
markings; flesh white, “fine grained melting and juicy. When gathered 
should be ‘packed i in boxes and ripened in a warm room or cellar. No- 
vember to spring. 

BEURRE CLAIRGEAU—Remarkable for its early bearing and pro- 
dugtiveness. One of the best of pears. September and October. 

UR ea] small, color russett. A rich flavored pear. Sep- 
tember. 

\ ONO Ome very large. A highly flavored yellow pear. Sep- 
tember. 


DWARF PEARS. 


For city lots and other places where space is limited or early bearing 
desirable, we recommend the dwarf varieties. 

yLOUINE BONNE DE. JERSEY. 

DUCHESS D’ANGOULEME. 

VICAR OF WINKFIELD. 

BARTLETT. 


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FLEMISH BEAUTY. 


KIEFFER. 
PEACHES. 


LEADING VARIETIES. 


PEEN TO, OR FLAT PEACH—A new peach from China of peculiar 
Hatenes shape. One of the most valuable varieties forthe extreme South- 

‘States. 

HONEY—Another of the Chinese variety of recent introduction. 
Shape oblong with peculiar recurved point. Fruit of fine flavor, but only 
valuable in the extreme South. 


Ww FIRST RIPENING. 
JESSIE KERR—See specialties. 
SECOND RIPENING. 


ALEXANDER—Size medium. A well known early peach, ripening 
about the end of May. May 25th to June 5. 
* ARKANSAS TRAVELER—A new peach; said to be larger and ear- 
lier than Alexander. Last of May. 


THIRD RIPENING. 


EARLY RIVERS—The largest and finest of the early peaches; when 
mature it peels readily and is of the most luscious character. Freestone. 
June Ist. to 15th. 

v¥ BRIGG’S RED—A new peach of extra good quality. Freestone. 
June 1 to 15. 


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FOURTH RIPENING. 


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HALE’S EARLY—A celebrated variety which at one time stood at 
the head of the list for earliness. Freestone. June. 
LADY INGOLD—Large, highly colored, yellow fleshed. Resembles 
Ea Crawford but better quality. Freestone. Last of June. 


FIFTH RIPENING~LAsST OF JUNE. 


v FLATERS ST. JOHN—The best early yellow flesh peach; very pro- 
ductive. Freestone. 
EARLY TILLOTSON—A fine old variety ; fruitmedium size; quality 
peck Freestone. 
’ HARRIS’ EARLY—A very large highly colored peach. Freestone. 
 AMELIA—A very large handsome peach of peculiar and agreeable fla- 
vor. Freestone. 
FOSTER—A large yellow fleshed peach, larger and earlier tnan Craw- 
ford’s Early. Freestone. 
* MOUNTAIN ROSE.—Large, round, white with red cheek, firm, first 
quality. Good for eating or canning. Freestone. End of June. 


SIXTH RIPENING. 


CRAWFORD’S EARLY—Fruit large, skin and flesh yellow. A‘ 
standard market variety. Freestone. Early in July. | 
v ELBERTA— This peach is a cross between Chinese Cling and Craw- 
ford’s Early, is unusually large and handsome; has been sold for $15.00 per 
bushel in New York market. Freestone. ‘First of July. 


MID-SEASON VARIETIES. 


v OLD MIXON FREE—Fruit large. A. valuable freestone variety. 
Last of July. a3 


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OLD MIXON CLING—Resembles the foregoing, except that it is a 
clingstone. Last of July. 

v THURBER—A Chinese variety; very large. One of the handsomest 
peaches grown; color white with crimson mottled cheek. Middle to last 
of July. 

WHEATLAND—A new variety. Valuable for its size, beauty and 
quality. August Ist to 15th. : 

CRAWFORD’S LATE—Fruit large; color vellow. 

COLU MBIA—Color a dusky red, of excellent flavor. Last of July. 

* CHINESE CLING—Fruit very large, color transparent white, mot- 
tled with red next tothe sun; quality good. Last of July. 

GENERAL LEE—A very large Chinese variety; handsome appear- 
ance and best quality. Middle of July. 

* BLOOD CLING—Commonly known asthe Indian Peach; flesh deep 
red, very juicy. August Ist to 15th. 

* LEMON CLING—Fruit large, skin and flesh yellow, with a slight 
acid flavor. August Ist to 15th. 

“ STUMP THE WORLD-— One of the finest freestoné peaches. <Au- 
gust Ist. 

REEVE’S FAVORITE—Large, oblong, skin deep yellow with orange 
cheek. Flesh juicy and buttery, very sweet and good. Freestone. July 
15th. 

LATE VARIETIES. 


HEATH CLING—Fruit very large and of excellent quality; one of 
the best known oi the late varieties. Sept. Ist. 


RINGGOLvD’S MAMMOTH —Similar to Heath Cling but larger. 
BEER’S SMOCK—A desirable variety for canning and drying pur- 
poses. 


PIQUET’S LATE—Justly considered the best late yellow flesh va- 
riety. September. 
* SALWAY—A fine English yellow flesh peach, somewhat later than 
Piquet’s late. 
» GAREY’S HOLD-ON—Fruit very large, color yellow ; remarkable for 
the length of time it remains in good condition. 
a LATE—Fruit very large; a white clingstone of excellent 
quality. 
, SUSQUEHANNA—A large yellow peach of first class quality. 
* BILYEAU’S LATE OCTOBER—Very large, white with red cheek, 
flesh white and very firm; its extreme lateness, large size and good ship- 
ping qualities make it valuable. Freestone. October. 


PLUMS. 


COE’S GOLDEN DROP—Fruit very large, color light yellow; the 
largest European variety grown. 

DAMSON—A well known variety; enormously productive, valuable 
as amarket fruit. Of all foreign plums this variety is the least affected 
by the curculio. 

v GERMAN PRUNE —A large purple variety, esteemed for drying 
purposes. 

* GREEN GAGE—A small green plum. ‘The best flavored of all 
lums. 

vy BAVAY’S GREEN GAGE (Reine Claude de Bavay)—A large, greenish 
plum of the finest flavor; hangs a long time on the tree. September. 

BRADSHA W—Large, dark red, flesh green, juicy. August. 

* PRINCE ENGELBERT—A large, dark blue plum, of very good quali- 
ty ; tree a great bearer and strong grower; a valuable market fruit. Au- 
gust. 


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PEACH—Very large, roundish; red, covered with a bright bloom; 
very juicy, and of a sprightly, vinous flavor; very upright and vigorous. 
August. 

) ITALIAN PRUNE—Fruit medium, oval; dark blue, with a bloom; 
flesh dark vellow; juicy, sweet and good; separates from the stone. Sep- 
tember. 

IMPERIAL GAGE—Large, pale green, juicy, sweet, rich and excel- 
lent. August. 
vy LOMBARD--Medium, violet red, juicy, pleasant, good, hardy and 
aes ave August. 

MAGNUM BONUM YELLOW (Yellow Egg)—Very large, egg-shaped, 
seeniieat for cooking. August. 

/ PISSARDII—A handsome, purple-leaved and purple-fruited tree. The 
color is an agreeable, lively purple, and never fades during the entire sea- 
son, making the tree most useful and ornamental. Vigorous and hardy. 

GERMAN PRUNE—Fruit large, dark purple with a blue bloom ; 
flesh firm, sweet and pleasant; a very valuable fruit, bearing enormous 
crops. which hang for a long time on the tree. September. 

“ VICTORIA—One of the most magnificent in cultivation ; of the largest 
size, fair quality, color purplish red, a most abundant bearer. 

“ RICHLAND--Small purplish green; sweet and agreeable; excellent 
for cooking purposes, and almost impervious to the attacks of the curculio. 
Supposed to be a seedling of Blue Dawson. August. 

. WASHINGTON--Large, nearly round, pale yellow with blush in the 
sun. Freestone. Great and constant bearer. 
¥ PETIT PRUNE DE AGEN--Medium size, reddish purple, very 
swéet. The favorite prune in California. 

GROS. PRUNE DE AGEN (Hungarian Prune)-—Very large, oval, 
violet red; very prolific, often growing double; good flavor. Tree bears 
very young. 


NATIVE VARIETIES. 


v MINER-—Medium size, color purplish red; excellent for canning and 
cooking. 
~ WEAVER—Large, very prolific; a constant and regular bearer. 
DE SOTO—Very similar to Weaver, but later in ripening. 
~ WILD GOOSE--The most desirable of the native varieties. Fruit 
large, color red; quality excellent. 
PARSONS—Fruit as large as Wild Goose, color purple, one of the 
t. 
ae MOREMAN-—A very prolific plum ripening four weeks after Wild 
oose. 
¥ GOLDEN BEAUTY—Originated in Texas. Color yellow; fruit as 
large as Wild Goose. Quality best. 


NECTARINES. 


This fruit is of the same species as the peach; the principal ,differ- 
ence heing in the skin of the fruit, that of the nectarine being perfectly 
smooth, while that of the peach is invariably downy. 

a. BOSTON—One of the best. Large, deep yellow, with mottlings of 
re 


* RED ROMAN—Large, yellow with dull red cheek. 
' HUNT’s TAWNEY—Medium; color orange, very large; one of the 


ie PITMASTON ORANGE—Large, color orange with red cheek: excel- 
lent flavor. 
STANWICK—Size medium; color white with violet cheek; late. 
“HARDWICK~—Size medium ; color violet red; freestone. 
“EA. VIOLET—Size medium; color yellow; finel y flavored. 


QUINCES. 


ORANGE—An old variety, esteemed as a good variety for cannin 
‘CHAMPION—A new variety, superseding all others for quale of 
fruit, being very tender when cooked. 


STRAWBERRIES. 


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“ WILSON’S ALBANY—The best all round berry grown. Not first 
quality nor very large in size, but enormously productive, under good cul- 
tivation, and gives better crops than any other variety, with the exception 
of Crescent Seedling... c 
“ys CRESCENT SEEDLING—Enormously productive, fine quality; 
plant vigorous, covering the ground like a sward if unrestrained. 

SHARPLESS—Uniformly very large, irregular in shape, vigorous 
and productive, good quality, moderately firm. A wonderful berry; needs 
thorough cultivation. i 


RASPBERRIES.—Aed Varieties. 


CUTHBERT, Queen of the Murket—This has the reputation of being 
the best berry of its class for the South. Hardy, withstands drouths, 
large fruit, luxuriant foliage, and very productive and late. 

» MARLBORO—A new berry of the greatest promise, extra early, fine 
color, firm, and productive. 5 
“~ CRIMSON BEAUTY—Claimed by some to be finer and more produc- 
tive, as well as earlier, than Marlboro; on our grounds has shown a won- 
derfully vigorous growth. 

HANSEL—Extra early large bright crimson, fruit firm, vigorous and 
productive, but does not bear transplanting so well as some of the other 
varieties. 

BLACK OR TIP VARIETIES. 


~GREGG—The best of the thoroughly tested black caps. When 
grown on good soil with thorough cultivation, it gives enormous crops of 
large firm fruit. Ripens late. 

TY LER—Fine: fruit large and firm. A good bearer, and the best of 

the early ripeners. 
~ MAMMOTH CLUSTER—An old favorite which holds its own as a 
family or market berry. Prolific, hardy, medium to late season, and of 
the first quality. 


BLACKBERRIES. 


“J SNYDER—An ironclad berry, medium to small size, sweet all the 
way through, early to medium in season; vigorous and productive. 
EARLY HARVEST--We can not say too much for this berry. The 
very best for market, being firm and glossy and always reaching market 
in good condition. It is extremely early, and the man who has ina good 
patch of Early Harvest for Northern shipment has a valuable investment. 
Nj BRUTON’S EARLY—Early, very fine quality, prolific, and one of 
the best for Southern culture. -. Be ; 


CURRANTS. 


So far as we can ascertain the currant does not do well in this latitude, 
the summers seeming to be too long and hot for the plant. For those of | 
our customers who wish to try it, and for those in sections where it is more 
profitable we offer the following varieties. 


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~ FAY’S PROLIFIC--By all odds the best red currantgrown. Large, 
wonderlully prolific, of good flavor and less acid than the older varieties. 
Bush a strone grower and comes into bearing early. 

\ WHITE GRAPE--The largest and decidedly the best white variety. 
Bunches large and long, berry large, handsome, and of best quality. Bush 
a free grower and productive. 

‘\ CHERRY—Bunch and berry large, berry bright crimson, very acid. 
Largest currant except Fay’s Prolific. 


GOOSEBERRIES-—-4American Varieties. | 


* DOWNING—Fruit very large, pale green; excellent for cooking and 
table use. Stocky, hardy, and prolific. 

’ HOUGHTON—S&mall, pale red, sweet and good. Bush vigorous and 
productive. 


GRAPES. 


., The best varieties for this climate are double starred (* *). 
AGAWAM —(Rogers No. 15,) Bunch and berry large, dark red, flesh 
juicy tender. July. (Hybrid). 

~ ** BRIGHTON—Bunches medium; berries large, reddish, skin thin; 
quality best; excellent for table or market. (Labrusca.) 

“ CATAWBA--Bunches and berries large, deep red with lilac bloom, 
juicy, vinous and musky. (Labrusca). 

—* * CLINVON—Bunches and berries medium, black, vinous and re- 
freshing. Makes a fine claret wine. Strong grower and abundant bearer. 
July 20th, (Riparia). 

~* * CONCORD—Bunches and berries very large, black; sweet, pulpy, 
tender, and good. July 15th. (Labrusca). 

** DELAWARE—Bunches medium, compact; berries small; skin 
thin bu. tenaceous; color pale delicate red; moderate grower, but healthy 
and very productive, and free from disease. The standard grape for 
quality. July 15th. (Labrusca). ‘ 

** DIANA—Bunch and berry large, reddish Jilac, sweet and good, 
very productive. (Labrusca). 

ELVIRA—Bunch and berry medium size; pale green, sweet and 
juicy. (Riparia). 

~ FLOW ERS—Seedling of Scuppernong; fifteen totwenty berries to the 
ee large, black, sweet and vinous. September and October. (Mus- 
cadine). 

\* * GCETHE---(Rogers No.1). Bunch and berry large, greenish yel- 
oe Une pink at full maturity, very sweet, and good. August 
dybrid. 

“** HARTFORD PROLIFIC—Bunch and berry large, blue; flesh pulpy 
musky, and sweet. Prolific bearer and good grower. Last of June. (La- 
brusca.) 

* HERBEMONT (Warren)—Bunch large, loose, berries small, blue 
with bloom, sweet, well flavored. Good for wine and table. August. 
(Astivalis.) 

~ IONA—Bunch and berry large, pale red, quality excellent. Suc- 
ceeds only in a few localities. 

\** IVES: SEEDLING—Bunches large compact; berries medium; 
skin thick ; color black; flesh pulpy and sweet, not first class for table use, 
but a good market and wine grape. Last of June. (Labrusca.) 

~* * MARTHA—Seedling of Concord, bunches medium, berries large; 
flesh tender, sweet and foxy; productive. Good for market and wine. 
July 10th to 15th. (Labrusca. ) 

~** MOORE’S EARLY--Bunch small, berry very large, round blue 


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black ; flesh pulpy and sweet; quality good, very early and valuable for 
mare Last of June. (Labrusca.) 
* NORTON’S VIRGINIA—Bunches medium, compact; berry very 
small, blue black, vinous, sweet, juicy, and highly esteemed as a wine 
rape. August. (/Mstivalis.) 
= PEARL—White grape; size larger than Elvira, and better quality. 
Iparia.> 
\ * * PERKINS—Bunch medium, loose; berries large, pink with faint 
white bloom, sweet and foxy ; profitable as a market grape; hangs on the 
ne long after ripening without rotting. First to middle of July. (Hy- 
rid.) 
™, POCKLINGTON—Bunch medium, berry large, yellow, pulpy. This 
berry is more suited to the Northern than the Southern climate. Only 
succeeds here in specially favored localities. (Labrusca.) 
PRENTISS—Bunch and berry medium, pale yellow; flesh pulpy, ten- 
der, juicy and sweet. Quality good; excellent for table and market, where 
soil] is suitable. 
~ ** SCUPPERNONG—Bunches small, the berries most frequently 
growing singly very large and round, skin thick, bronze color when fully 
ripe; flesh pulpy, juicy, sweet. Free from rot, very prolific. October. 
(Musceadine.) 
SALEM (Rogers No. 53)—Large, dark chestnut, quality very good. 
(Hybrid.) 
~ *# VIRGEINNES—Bunch and berry large, amber colored, quality very 
good; early. (Hybrid.) 
“FF * WORDEN—An improved Concord, larger and handsomer in both 
bunch and berry. July Ist. (Labrusca.) 


MULBERRIES. 


DOWNING’S EVERBEARING—A fine shade tree for the lawn or 
street as well as bearing an abundant supply of fruit for three months in 
the year. Flesh rich sub acid. 

HICK’S EVERBEARING—Immensely productive, bears several 
months. * Flesh sweet, insipid. 


NUT BEARING TREES. 


PECANS—One and two year old trees, grown from large fine seed. It 

is almost impossjble to transplant the larger sizes. 
~ CHESTNUTS, AMERICAN—The American Chestnut should be 

planted everywhere. They are one of our handsomest and fastest grow- 
ing trees. Frequently begin bearing at eight years. Should be planted 
in clumps or several trees near each other to insure fruitfulness. 
JAPAN—Wonderlully large, immensely productive, and frequently 
comes into bearing at three years of age. 

BLACK WALNUT—The common, well known black walnut, the 
wood of which is the most beautiful and valvable grown. .We offer two 


year old trees. zs 
MISCELLANEOUS. 


CONNOVERS COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS—Two year. 
LINZ US RHEUBARB. (Pie Plant.) 


OUR ROSES. 


Rose growers have for many years had to choose between two evils, 
either to buy roses grown upon Minetti stocks, and be subject to the 
annoyance and trouble of constantly pruning the suckers starting from the © 
roots, or to get small, puny plants started in hot houses, with few roots that 
require constant nursing and care until established, and which took from 


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two to three years to grow to any size. After vears of experiment we have 
at last succeeded in growing roses which are not included in either of the 
above lists; all our plants are grown in the open air, and all except the 
the most dwarf varieties are from 2 to 3 ft. as here offered at one year old. 
We commend to all who desire fine plants which will grow without further 
are or attention than is usually given to any hardy plants, and feel satis- 
fied that they will more than fulfill all that we promise for them. 


BENGAL ROSES. 


These bloom constantly during summer and fall in the open ground. 
They are more tender than any except the Teas, but need no protection 
in this climate. They are mostly of moderate growth, and not very fra- 

rant. 
ARCHDUKE CHARLES—Brilliant crimson scarlet, shaded with 
violet crimson; large, very double and sweet. A good strong grower. 

JAMES SPRUNT—Deep crimson, medium size, free bloomer; very 
double and sweet, the best hardy everblooming climbing rose for this sec- 
tion. 

LOUIS PHILLIP—Rich crimson. 

LUCULLUS—Crimson maroon, very double; constant bloomer, full 
and fragrant. 

SANGUINNEA—Deep blood red, very bright; good size, profuse 
bloomer; double. 

BOURBON. 


These are constant bloomers, mostly of rapid growth, with rich luxu- 
- riant foliage. Flowers are mostly produced in clusters, generally light in 
color, well shaped and slightly fragrant. 

HERMOSA—RKose colored, full and fragrant, double, and a profuse 
bloomer. 

LOUISE ODIER—Bright rose, large, good shape. 

SOUV. DE LA MALMASON—Delicate flesh tinted with fawn; large 
and full. 


CLIMBERS. 

These are of several classes the Prairie Climbers surpass all others in 
hardiness, and vigorous growth. They bloom but once in the season, pro- 
fusely and in large clusters. They are the most useful of all plants for 
covering walls and unsightly buildings and giving a quick dense screen. 
The Remontant Climbers are mostly pillar roses with the same character- 
istics as other Remontants. The Noisette and Tea class are the least 
hardy but they are the most beautiful of all, they are most valuable in 
sheltered positions and under glass, all constant bloomers. 

AMERICA—(Noisette)—Very large beautiful buds; flowers rich 
creamy yellow, passing to orange, large full and sweet. 

BALTIMORE BELLE—(Prairie Climber)--Pale blush, rose and 
white; blooms in clusters. The whole plant a mass of bloom. 

CLIMBING JULES MARGOTTEN—‘Remontant)— Bright cherry 
red, large, well formed fragrant flowers. 

CLIMBING VICTOR VERDIER—(Remontant)—Brilliant rosy car- 
mine, edged with purple, large full, and fragrant. 

CL. BESSIE JOHNSON—(Remontant)—Blush, highly scented ; vigor- 
ous. y 
CLIMBING AGGRIPINA-—~(Bengal)—See James Sprunt. 
GREVILLE:OR SEVEN SISTERS—(Prairie Climber)—Varies from 
white to crimson, blooms in clusters. . é 

MARECHAL NIEL—(Noisette)—Dark golden yellow; perfect buds, 
immense beautiful flowers; delightfully sweet. 

PRAIRIE QUEEN —(Prairie ‘Climber)—Clear pink, striped white; 
very free bloomer. 

REVE D’OR—(Noisette)—Buff yellow, medium size, free bloomer, 
deautiful buds, hardiest of noisettes. 


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RUSSELL’S COTTAGE—(Prairie Climber)—Dark velvety crimson, 
profuse bloomer, very full and double. 


HYBRID REMONTANTS. 

Few of these are really perpetual bloomers, though most of them give 
a fine crop of bloom in Autumn as well asin Spring. They thrive best in 
rich soil. Most of them are fragrant, and they excel all others in rich dark 
colors, strength, and hardiness. 

ANNA DE DIESBACH, OR GLORY OF PARIS—Brilliant crimson, 
sometimes shaded with bright maroon; long pointed buds, and large, 
finely formed, compact flowers, very full and sweet. 

AMERICAN BEAUTY—Blooms almost constantly, has proved one 
of the best for greenhouse culture and forcing, and almost equally good 
for the open ground. Hardy, strong, vigorous grower, and free bloomer. 
Buds and flowers, extra large, full and double. 

ACHILLE GONOD—Brilliant purple carmine; large, full and sweet. 

ANTOINE MOUTON--Bright, clear pink; reverse of petals silvery 
rose; very fragrant, early and free bloomer; vigorous grower. 

ALFRED COLOMB---Bright, carmine red, large, free flowering. 

BARON PREVOST---Bright rose, shaded crimson. 

CAROLINE DE SANSAL---Clear brilliant rose, merged into rosy 
lilac, edged with bronze, very large and sweet. : 

GENERAL JACQUEMINOT---Rich scarlet crimson; very large and 
globular. One of the best. 

GENERAL WASHINGTON---Scarlet crimson, very double. 

JOHN HOPPER---Brilliant rose. changing to glowing pink, shaded 
rich scarlet; large regular and full. Profuse bloomer. 

JULIS MARGOTTIN---Bright rosy pink; cupped, very fragrant. 

JOASINE HANET--- Deep rose; blooms in clusters. 

LA REINE---Clear bright rose, very large. 

LA ROSIERE --See Prince Camile de Rohan. 

L. ENFANT DU MT. CARMEL---Brilliant rosy carmine, shaded 
purplish red; sweet, large, and full. 

LOUIS VAN HOUTT#---Brilliant crimson; large, full and fragrant. 

MAD. VICTOR VERDIER --Bright cherry red, changing to satiny 
rose, full, large and fragrant. 

MARQUIS BOCELLO---Light pink; very hardy; a constant bloomer. 

PAUL NEY RON---Deep pink, strong grower; form globular. Largest 
bloom of any rose. 

PRESIDENT LINCOLN---Scarlet and crimson, shaded purplish ver- 
million; very full fine form and fragrant. 

PRINCE CAMILE DE ROHAN---Dark velvety crimson maroon, 
shaded black; one of the darkest roses. 

ROSY MORN---Salmon rose, shaded peachy red; deliciously sweet, 
extra double, large size. 

SY DONIE--- Violet crimson. 

VICTOR VERDIER---Bright rose. carmine centre; free bloomer, 
light grower; not fragrant. 

MOSS ROSES, 

These are strong growers, hardy, and esteemed for their beautiful 
mossy buds. Some of them bloom but once during the season, others 
springand fall. All bloom for a long time when they do bloom. They hke 
rich ground and are much improved by heavy manuring. 

ALICE LEROY---Pink. 

COUNTESS DE MURINAAIS---One of the finest; pure white; buds 
elegantly mossed. Flowers large, full, and fragrant. 

COMMON MOSS---Pale rose, beautiful buds. A great favorite. 

MARIE DE BLOIS---Red. 

PRINCESS ADELAIDE---Pale rose, good in budand flower. Must 
not be too severely pruned. 

SALET---Light rose, large and full; vigorous grower, and free bloomer. 


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TEA ROSES. 


Celebrated for their delicious fragrance, exquisite form, and rich 
tints. They should be planted in a rich warm soil where they will grow 
constantly as they bloom while growing. 

BON SILENE---Rosy carmine, shaded with salmon; fragrant and 
very free flowering. 

CATHERINE MERMET---Bright flesh color, with silvery lustre, 
large, full, beautiful form. One of the finest teas. 

COMTESSEE RIZA DU PARC—Raised from Countess de Labarthe. 
Bronzed rose, with a carmine tint; flowers of medium size, moderately full, 
highly perfumed. One of the best under glass. A shy bloomer when bed- 
ded out. 

COQUETTE DES ALPES—White, slightly shaded with carmine; 
medium size: form semi-cupped; wood long jointed; larger flowers than 
the others. The strongest grower of the entire class. 

COQUETTE DES BLANCHES—Pure white, sometimes faintly tinged 
with pink; flowers of medium size, somewhat flat, but full and very 
pretty ; growth more bushy and symmetrical than any of the others. One 
of.the hardiest. Later than the rest in coming into flower. 

COQUETTE DE LYON—Pale yellow; medium or small size; the 
most productive and the most valuable bedding sort of all the Teas. 

CORNELIA COOK—Yellowish white, sometimes tinged with flesh. 
Flowers very large and full. 

LA FRANCE—Delicate silvery rose, changing to silvery pink ; very 
large and full; a constant bloomer. The sweetest and most useful of all 
roses. 

PERLE DES JARDENS—A beautiful straw color, sometimes deep 
canary ; very large, full, tine form, and free flowering. 

THE BRIDE—Pure white, large, fine form, very fragrant. Free 
bloomer. 

PAPA GONTIER—Magnificent red. Strong grower, fine healthy fo- 
liage, buds long and thick, with broad petals of dark carmine crimson. 


DECIDUOUS ORNAMENTAL inet S: 


ACER--(MAPLE.) 


COLCHICUM RUBRUM (Red Colchicum Maple)—Tree medium size 
elegantform. Young growth of wood and foliage bright crimson. 

DASYCARPUM (Silver Leaved Maple)—Tree rapid grower, attains a 
large size, irregular rounded form; foliage bright green above; silvery 
white beneath. 

PLATANOIDES (Norway Maple)—-Tree largesize, handsome, spread- 
ing rounded form, with broad deep rounded foliage. 

SACCHARINUM (Sugar Maple)—Tree a stately grower, of elegant 
pyramidal form. 


CATALPA, 

SPECIOSA—An effective tropical looking tree of large rapid growth; 
large heart shaped foliage, blossoms large, showy and fragrant. 

K ZMPFERI (Dwarf Catalpa)—A rapid growing species from Japan, 
Flowers cream colored, specked with purple and yellow. 

CERCIS— (RED Bub.) 

CANADENSES (American Judas Tree)—Tree, medium size, irregular 
rounded form, perfect heart shaped, pure green leaves. Flowers profuse- 
ly at same season as the Chinese Magnolias. 

CHIONAUTHUS. 


VIRGINIA (White Fringe)--Dwarf tree, or shrub, of roundish form, 
with large, glossy leaves, and pure white flowers. 


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CORNUS. 


FLORIDA [White flowering dogwood |—Tree of spreading, irregular 
form, medium to large size. Blcoms profusely in spring before the leaves 
appear, and last from one to two weeks. Foliage of grayish green color 
and glossy, turning to deep red in autumn. ‘ 


FRAXINUS. 


; SAMBUCIFOLIA [Black Ash /]---Tree small to medium size; fine fo- 
iage. 
LARIX. 

EUROPEA [European Larch]---An elegant rapid growing, pyra- 


midal tree. 
LIRIODRENDON. 


TULIPIFERA [Tulip Tree}---Tree of tall pyramidal habit, with broad, 
glossy, light green leaves, and beautiful tulip like flowers. 


MAGNOLIA. 


ACUMINATA [Cucumber Magnolia]---Large pyramidal shaped tree 
growing sixty to ninety feet. Flowers yellow tipped with bluish purple. 

SOULANGEANA---Shrubby and branching when young but attain- 
ing afair size. Flowers white and purple, 3 to 5 inches in diameter. Fo- 
liage laree, glossy and massive. 

PURPUREA [Chinese Purple Magnolia]—A dwarf species with showy 
purple flowers. z 


PAWLONIA. 
IMPERIALIS---A tropical looking tree irom Japan; an extremely 
rapid grower; leaves twelve to fourteen inches in diameter. : 
PERSICA. 


FL. PLENA ALBA [Double White Flowery Peach]—Very ornamen- 
tal, flowers pure white, and double. ; 
FL. PLENA SANGUINEA [Double Red Flowering Peach]—Flowers 
semi double, bright red. 
POPULUS. 


FASTIGIATA [Lombardy Poplarj---Well known, remarkable for its 
erect rapid growth, and tall spiry form. 


PYRUS SORBUS. 


AMERICANA [American Mountain Ash]---A fine tree of dense regu- 
lar growth, covered during fall and winter with red berries. 


SALISBURIA. 


ADANTIFOLIA [Maiden Hair Tree]—A remarkable tree from Japan; 
rapid growth, with beautiful fern like foliage. 


SALIX. 


CAPREA [Kilmarnock Weeping Willow]---Forms an exceedingly 
graceful tree, with glossy foliage and perfect umbrella head. Vigorous, 
thrives in al] soils. 

PURPUREA PENDULA [American Weeping Willow]---Dwarfish 
habit, slender grower. 


ULMUS. 


AMERICANA [American White Elm]---A noble spreading, and 
drooping native variety. 

MONTANA [Scotch Elm]---A fine spreading tree of rapid growth, and 
large foliage. : 

CAMPERDOWN PENDULA [Camperdown Weeping Elm]---One of 
the most picturesque of all drooping trees. A strong grower. Leaves 
large, dark green and glossy. 


St wl AE ETES. 


Most of the varieties described in this list have been thoroughly test- 
ed, and have proved themselves of special merit; some few which have not 
been thoroughly tested yet in north Alabama, we mark with a * and re- 
commend for this section for trial only. We believe that all of them de- 
serve a place in every orchard, and fruit garden. 


APPLES: 


V “EA. RAMSEY —Size large, yellowish green, vender, mild, sub-acid, 
fine grained, good for dessert, one of the best for cooking. Middle of May. 


Origin, Va. , 
vi BENHAM-—Size iarge, color yellow, with occasional blush on the sun- 


ny side, crisp, juicy, sub-acid. Quality for dessert’ or cooking is the best. 
July Ist, to Aug. Ist. Origin, Va. 
ta FAMILY—Size medium, color brown with narrow red stripes, flesh 
crisp, juicy, and highly flavored ; remarkable for its productiveness, beau- 
ty, and long continued period of ripening. July 15th to Sept. Ist. 
¥ RANKINS FAVORITE—Size very large, fruit often weighing 26 
ounces. Qnality good. A gooldand regular bearer. Originatedin West 
Tenn. First of Nov. 

SHANNON —Size very large; color yellow; flesh white, juicy, excel- 


‘lent flivor, took first preninm at New Orleans Exposition. Ripens last 


of October and keeps till March. 

BLACK TWIG —Size large, dark red; flesh crisp and juicy ; one of the 
best of keepers. This apple which is a seedling of Winesap, was origina- 
ted in Lincoln County, Venn. The fruit resem5les the Winesap except 
that it is at least one third larger an heavier. Tne tree is also a stronger 
and more regular grower, though-similar in color of bark and general 
characteristics. November to January. : 

ROYAL LIMBERtWIG—Size very large, color greenish yellow, 
with light blush on the sunny side. This apple originated in Northwestern 
North Carolina is an immense and regular bearer; quality very good, and 


is of an excellent flavor. One of the best and most distinct Southern vari- 


eties recently brought toour notice. November to March. 

NASHVILLE MAMMOTH —Size very larg2, color green, season No- 
vember to March. This large, fine keeping, Southern apple was origina- 
ted near Nashville, Tenn, where it has the reputation of being the finest 
inter market apple. : 

SCOrT CRAB-—This variety originated in Missouri, is the largest of 
all crab apples. Color yellow, siz2is as large as Red June and much the 
Same shape. ‘The sourest apple known, it has the flavor of thew ild crab, 
and makes the finest jelly. Tree strong, vigorous and handsome, it is an 


early and abundant bearer. Season; August. 


RUSSIAN AND GERMAN APPLES. 


These apples have been tested in Alabama, and the varieties here giv- 


en are recommended as suited tothis and similar climates, being early and. 


abundant bearers, and all of good quality. 
GRAND SULTAN-—Size large, color greenish white, changing to 


transparent yellow at maturity. Nearly the same season as Yellow Trans- 


parent, fruit a little Jarzer than that variety, tree a good grower, but not 


so strong as Transparent, and is also an unusually early bearer. May 15, 


to June 15th. {Russian.] 


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YELLOW” TRANSPARENT, 


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YELLOW TRANSPARENT —Tree a good grower and unusually early 
bearer. Size medium to large, color clear white, turning to transparent 
yellow when fully ripe; its extreme earliness and beauty make it a very 


valuable variety for shipment to Northern markets. May 10th, to June 
1st. 


POPOFFS STREAKED-—Size large, color yellow, beautifully streak- 
ed with red, quality good. The best flavored of all the Russian apples. 


sf 20a8on June. 


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ST. PETERS —Size small to medium, color, yellowish ground with 
numerous short broken red stripes on shady side, nearly unbroken red in 
the sun, dotted with fine white specks:- Quality very good. Season June. 
(Russian.) e : 


RED BEITIGHEIMER-—Size very large, color a pale cream ground 
mostly covered with red and purplish crimson. The most showy apples 
grown. Quality good, one of the finest grained of all large apples. Re- 
markably shapely. July and August. (German.) 


SWITZER—Size large, color pale yellow, flesh tender, mild, sub-acid 
flavor. September. (German.) 


RIABANOUKA—Size very large, color orange yellow, brilliantly — 
streaked and marked with bright red on the sunny side. Flesh white, 
slightly tinted with red near to skin, mild pleasant flavor, with very littte 
acidity. October to December. (Russian.) 


APRICOTS. 


ALEXANDER, (Russsian.) -Tree hardy and immense bearer, fruit 
faree yellow flecked with red and very delicious. Last of June. 
ALEXIS, (Russian.)—Yellow, with red cheek, large, sub-acid, rich 
and luscious. Last of June. 
CATHERINE, (Russian.)—Yellow, size medium ; fruit mild sub-acid. 
se Vigorous and ‘productive. Last of June. 
5 IS i BUDD, (Russian.)--Large, white with red cheek ; sweet, juicy, ex- 
tra fine; kerrel sweet and fine flav ored as an almond. Tree the strongest 
grower of any of the Russian varieties. July. - 


7 CHERRIES. 


WRAGG—Sent out from Iowa, origin supposed to be North Germany, 
Good grower and bearer. (Duke.) 

OSTHEIM, ‘Russian.)—-Fruit good size and quality; trees exceed- 
ingly productive, very hardy. (Duke.) 

DOUBLE NATE, (Russian.)—Fruit medium to large, nearly black; 
felicate, juicy. firm, sub-acid. Very hardy. 

BESSA RABIAS*¢Central Asia)—Fruit large, dark red, firm textured, 
eye acid.. Pit very small. 

ESEL KERSCHE, (German.)—This remarkable variety has the quali- 
ty of ripening several! distinct crops from spring to early summer, it ripens 
its first crop with May Duke. (Duke.) Middle of May. 


PEACHES. 


age KERR, (Persian Class.)---The earliest peach in this climate ; 
larger than Alexander, and from a week to ten days earlier. May 15th. 

TUSKENA---Color yellow and deep orange red. Quality good, size 
large, flesh sub- ae and vinous. Originated in Mississippi. Clingstone. 

Season end of Jun 

FAMILY FAVORITE, (North China Class.)---Color clear waxy 
white with blush in the sun, large, firm and good quality. Fine for ship- 
ping, canning or drying. A freestone seedling of Chinese Cling; origi- 
nated in Fannin County, Tex. First of July. 

ONDERDONCK, (Spanish Class.)---Color yellow, very juicy and 
sweet, large fine and productive. Quality best. “Origin, Victoria County 

ex. Freestone. July. 
BLOOD FREE, (Indian Free, Spanish Class.)---Large dark claret, 
with deep red veins, flesh deep red. ‘This is one of the best of market 
- peaches. Freestone. Middle of July. 

\y GLOBE, (Persian Class,)---Tree a rapid vigorous grower and immense 
bearer. Fruit very large; flesh firm, juicy, yellow, with a reddish tinge 
near the pit. Its handsome appearance and good qualities have always 
secured it the prize when exhibited in competition with other varieties. 

reestone. August. 

CHAIRS CHOICE, (Persian Class.)---Deep yellow with red cheek, 
largest size, quality unsurpassed. A strong grower and abundant bearer. 
First of September. Freestone. 
~~ IMPROVED PEEN TO PEACHES---These are only suitable to the 


nbs! coast region. 
IDWELL’S EARLY. | These varieties ripen in Florida from 


BIDWELL’S LATE. May 10th, to July 15th. We believe 
IDWELL’S No. 4. them to be by far the best of their 
IDWELL’S NO. 7. class. 


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EIB ER PEAR. 


KEIFFER—Originated by Peter Keiffer, near Philadelphia, Pa. ‘The 
original tree now twenty years old has not failed to give a crop for thirteen 
years. Tne tree is remarkably vigorous, and a very early and abundant 
bearer, frequently bearing when three to four years old. Fruit very large, 
somewhat egg shaped, yellow with frequently a bright vermillion cheek; 
flesh brittle, very juicy and excellent quality. September and October. 


V JEFFERSON—Color bright yellow with crimson cheek. Size large, 
shape pyraform, quality poor, but its size, color, and earliness render it 


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one of the best for market. Originated in Mississippi where it is recom- 
mended as the best early Pear for Northern shipment. Ist to 15th of 
June. 


BA: HARVEST—Resembles Jefferson but is less pyraform, and pos™ 


sibly slightly larger. Largely grown for Cincinnati market where it hegins 
to appear about July 15th. 


LAWSON COMET—A very earl and very showy pear, ripening in 
this section immediately after Jefferson; one of the very best extra early 
Pears. Last of Juneand first of July. 


¥ LE CONTE—Color clear yellow, flesh transparent white, juicy, lus- 
cious and good flavor. Tree amost remarkably vigorous upright grower, 
foliage large and healthy, and dissimilar from all the old varieties. 
Originated in Georgia from the seed of Chinese Sand Pear, ithas attained a 
national reputation for its blight proof qualities and vigor. Last of July. 


* GROVELAND—Color pale yellow, with numerous small brown dots. 
Flavor a sprightly sub-acid: flesh fine, slightly granular, melting, rich 
and juicy. Stem short, small, set in shallow abrupt cavity. Seeds small ; 
core lines small and very near the blossom end. This Pear we obtained 
from Mr. C. K. Meyer, of Pekin, II'., whose father raised it from seed of 
the Bartlett. The tree resembles the Bartlett in habit of growth, is per- 
fectly hardy and free from disease, anearly and abundant bearer, season 

got four weeks later than Bartlett. Last of August. 


* MARSHALL—This fine new American Pear originated in Washing- 
ton County, New York. Fruit large, bell shaped, russet yellow when 
ripe ; skin thin ; flesh white, juicy, buttery, flavor mild, excellent. Ripens 
ten days after Bartlett, as good a bearer and better quality of fruit, is 
smooth, does not crack nor “canker, and will ship any distance. Its good 


size, fine quality. and shipping qualities make it the best Peur for distant 
arkets. August. 


"GARBER’S HYBRID—Fruit very large, color yellow, shape 
néarly round, seeds few but large, core lines small. A cultivator in Mis- 
‘Sissippi who fruited thirty varieties the past season says: ‘‘Garber was 
‘this year the handsomest variety I had, or saw growing, including Kieffer 
and Le Conte, and as good in quality as the best.” Dr. J. B. Garber of 
Lancaster. County, Pa., who grew this variety from seed of the Sand Pear 
says ofit: ““Garber’s Hybrid i is without exception the hardiest. Pear ever 
tested in this loczlity, and I have testimony to its extreme hardiness from 
other colder regions.”’ The tree is a good upright grower, with dark shoots, 
and very thick dark green leaves. Season, September. 


PLUMS. 


(JAPANESE VARIETIES.) 


* OGON—( Yellow Nagate)—Large, round, yellow, flesh firm, sweet 
i eae - June 15th. 


* BOTAN—Yellow, nearly covered with bright cherry red. Large, 


* oblong. Flesh high flavored, orange yellow. Last of June to the middle 


ou ly. 


*PRUNUS SIMONI—(Apricot Plum), from China. Fruit large, flattish, 
Se cities a brick-red tomato. Flesh yellow, firm, meaty and with a 
Pine Apple flavor. Hardy as far north as Towa, it it attains its highest per- 


zs fection 1 ina hotclimate. July. : 


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KELSEY’S JAPAN—The largest plum ever offered: as large as a 
good sized peach. Its productiveness is unsurpassed by any plum, comes 
into bearing at the age of two to three years, fruitis often 7 to 9 inches in 

circumference and weighing six and one-half ounces, pit remarkably small. - 


Color rich yellow, nearly overspread with bright red. Firm in texture, 
rich, melting, and juicy. September. 


EUROPEAN TYPE. 


* SHIPPER’S PRIDE—Large size, color blue. Recommended ag 
being circulio proof, extremely hardy, immensely productive, fine flavored, 
and a good shipper and keeper. Last of July to first of August. 


* SPAULDING—Fruit large, yellowish green, sugary, rich, and high 
flavored. Claimed by its originators to he curculio proof. Season June. 
The tree is a strong vigorous grower, and an immense bearer. 


Vf CHICKASAW VARIETIES. 


ROBINSON—Originated in Indiana. Endorsed by the Horticultural 
Society of that State as the best native plum grown inthe State. Size 


medium, nearly round, red on yellow ground, sweet, juicy, of good quality ; 
very prolific. Last of June. 


POTTAWATTAMIE—Color yellowish ground, overspread with bright 
pink and prominent white dots. About. the size of Wild Goose; quality 
much superior, has no acrid taste, flesh meaty and pleasant. Trees bear 
very early and immense crops. Originated in Iowa. 


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_ ~ MARIANNA—Oolor bright cardinal red when ‘ripe, nearly round, as 
a large or larger than Wild Goose, its great beauty attracts universal atten- 
. tion in market. Skin rather thick, stone small. Ripens earlier than any 
other variety. First of June.- 
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QUINCES. , | 


MEECILZES”’ PRODLIELIC QUIN SE, 


MEECHES’ PROLIFIC—This variety bears very early, usually a full 
crop at three years. The most prolific of all varieties. Ripens between d 
Orange and Champion. - Bet : 


CHIN ESE—Oblong; immense size, often weighing two and a half 
pounds; growth rapid and distinct. Blooms early but seldom fails to}pro- . 
duce acrop. A wonderful keeper. 4 


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GRAPES. 


LUTIE—The earliest in market, never known to rot. Vine perfectly 
hardy, a strong grower and enormously productive. Flavor equal to Dela- 
ware, sweet, and rich. Color alittle darker than Agawam. Originated 
near Nashville, Tennessee. 

* EMPIRE STATE—A seedling of Hartford Prolific, fertilized with 
Clinton; bunches large, shouldered; berry medium; color white with yel- 
lowish tinge. Flesh tender, rich, sweet and sprightly. (Hybrid. la- 
brusca Riparia.) 

NIAGARA—Bunch and berry large, greenish yellow, skin thin but 
tough, does notecrack, quality good. Vine vigorous and prolific. (Labrusca.) 


RASPBERRIES, 


GOLDEN QUEEN—Color a beautiful translucent amber, exception- 
ally firm. The canes are strong, vigorous and extremely productive. 

This variety, which is a sport of Cuthbert, possesses the good qualities 
of that old and favorite variety to an exceptional degree. It sustains the 
long hot Southern summers even better than its parent, which has prac- 


tically been the only raspberry in the South outside of the black-caps. 


Quality very fine, a remarkable bearer and one of the best of shippers. 
Mid season. : . 

* JOHNSON’S SWEET--Berry very large, perfectly black, quite firm, 
holds its shape well in handling and shipping. Quality, the sweetest and 


most delicious of Black-caps. In canning and drying retains its sweetness 


and flavor to a high degree. 
BLACKBERRIES. 


WILSON, Jr.—The largest and most productive blackberry. Fruit 
often measures three and one quarter inches by three and three quarters 
inches; born in immense clusters, ripens evenly, becomes sweet as soon 
as it turns black. Holds its color well after being picked, and brings the 
highest price in market. 

* LUCRETIA—Dewberry--A low growing trailing blackberry. In 
earliness and size exceeds any of the tall growing sorts. Plant hardy, 
healthy and remarkably productive. Flesh soft, sweet, luscious, with no 
hard core. It has proved highly satisfactory wherever tried. 


STRAWBERRIES. 


~ HOFFMAN’S SEEDLING—Large to very large, ripens earliest of all, 
berries color evenly and carry well, quality very good. Plants vigorous 
and stand our hot summers well. Fruit born well up from the ground on 
long stiff stems. 

* JESSIE—Very large, continuing large to the end of the seasons, fine 
quality, good form, and very firm. Plant a stout luxuriant grower. 
Recommended by the best growers as one of the varieties that has come to 


y* ORAWFORD—Plant large and stocky, usually free from rust; a lux- 
uriant grower, and abundant bearer, blossoms perfect, fruit very large and 
usually of regular form. Has a smooth surface and is a beautiful red color, 
ripening up all over without white ends. Good quality, and firm, making 
a fine market berry. Produces immense crops of large fruit. 


GOOSEBERRIES. 


* INDUSTRY—Very large, dark cherry color, of delicious quality. 
As far as tested it has proved itself the largest, most productive and most 
delicious of all gooseberries. 


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DECIDUOUS ORNAMENTALS. 


RHUS COTINOIDES. 


(SHITTEM WOOD OF SCRIPTURE.) 


This is one of the rarest of native American trees, and so far has not 
been observed outside of the very limited district where it was first dis- 
covered. It was first described by the naturalist Nuthall about 1820 as 
found in Arkansas, near the great raft of the Red River, but all trace of it 
there has been lost. 

Prof. Buckley found it in 1842 in Madison county, Alabama, and for 
over 20 years all trace of it was lost to botanists until re-discovered by 
Prof. Chas. Mohr, of Mobile, Alabama, 1880. 

It is a handsome tree attaining the hight of 30 to 35 feet. The tree is 
of spreading habit with dense rich, bright green foliage, softened by a 
blueish hue. 

In early spring it unfolds it’s broad oval leaves at the same time that it 
unfolds it’s long pannacles of small white flowers, which are so sweet that 
the limbs of the trees are often made pendulous by the visits of the honey- 
bees. When the blossoms drop the pannacles expand into light feathery, 
branchlets, clothed with long reddish purple silky hairs, giving an effect 
that cannot be described, but must be seen to be fully appreciated. 

We are the first introducers of this tree. which is claimed to be the 
Shittem Wood of Scripture, and of which we have secured a limited sup- 
ply, after several vears of careful experiment in the matter of propagation. 
We offer only one year old seedlings this season, 1889. This tree is not 
only rare, but it is a desirable acquisition and should be in the hands of 
everyone who enjoys beautiful shrubbery. 


EVERGREENS. 
ABIE’S (SPRUCE AND HEMLOCK ) 
EXCELSA—(Norway Spruce)—Extremely hardy, lofty rapid growth 
and pyramidal form: 


CANADENSIS—(Hemlock Spruce)— Foliage delicate and dark, 
branches drooping, tree large and imposing. 


CYPRESSUS. 


LAWSONIANA—(Lawson’s Cypress)—One of the best of cypresses ; 
branches drooping with very slender feathery branchlets. Dark glossy 
green 

NUTK ZENSIS—(Nootka Sound Cypress)—Pyramidal in habit, light 
glossy green foliage, sometimes with a blush shade. 


MAGNOLIA. 

GRANDIFLORA---This most magnificent of broad leaved evergreens, - 
reasonably hardy in the seaboard states as far north as Baltimore. We 
get them quite hardy as young plants by growing entirely in the open air. 


ENONYMUS. - 
JAPONICA—A very desirable small, broad leavedevergreen. Useful 
for hedges. 
- JUNIPERUS. 


CHINENSIS—(Chinese Juniper)—A handsome dense shrub, dark 
green foliage. and somewhat drooping branches. 

HIBERNICA—(Irish Juniper)—-Of dense conical outline resembling a - 
pillar of green. 

VIRGINIANA---[Red Cedar.] 


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PINUS. 


AUSTRIACA— (Austrian Pine)—Very robust, hardy and spreading ; 
leaves long, stiff, and dark green. 


STROBUS—( White Pine)—Best of all our native pines; foliage light, 
or silvery green. 


RETINOSPORA. 
PLU MOSA—A dwarf shrub, with dense, slender feathery branches. 


THUJA-—([WESTERN ARBORVITA.] 
OCCIDENTALIS—(American Arborvitz)—A beautiful native variety. 
Especially valuable for hedges. 


GLO BOSA—(Globe Headed Arborvite)—A dense round shrub; very 
desirable. 

BOOTH’S DWARF—The best of the dwarf varieties. 

HOOPE’S GOLDEN—Perfectly golden foliage. 


BIOTA—[ORIENTAL ARBORVITA.] 
AU REA—Nearly spherical in outline, with bright yellow tinted foliage. 


ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, ETC. 


CALYCANTHUS. 


CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS—(Sweet Shrub)—This is a very desir- 
able shrub. The wood is fragrant, foliage rich, flowers a rare chocolate 
color, and having a peculiarly agreeable odor. 


CYDONIA. 


CY DONIA—(Pyrus) JAPONICA (Japan Quince)—One of our choicest 
shrubs, covered in spring with bright scarlet crimson flowers. 


DEUTZIA. 
DEUTZIA CRENATA—F!.; P!.; Double flowering Deutzia—Flowers 
double white, tinged with rose. 


DEUTZIA GRACILIS—(Slender Branched Deutzia)—Flowers pure 
white; plant of dwarf habft. 


WEIGELIA. 
WEIGELIA CANDIDA—(White-flowered Weigela)—Vigorous habit, 


-an erect grower; flowers pure white and produced in great profusion. 
W. ROS EA--Rose colored, of erect compact growth. 


i FORSYTHIA. 
FORSYTHIA, FORTUNEII—‘Golden Bell)—Growth upright, foliage 
deep green, flowers bright yellow. 
F. VIRIDISSIMA—A very hardy variety; leaves and bark deep green, 
flowers very early in spring—deep yellow. 


HYDERANGEA. 


HYDERANGEA THOMAS HOGG—The most free blooming variety 
grown; flowers pure white, of very firm texture, and produced from July 
to September. 

_ H. QUERCIFOLIA—(Oak leaved. Hyderangea)—This variety is 
remarkable for its large oak shaped leaves, which are downy beneath. 
Flowers cream colored in medium sized pannicles. 

H. PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA—Grows from 8 to 10 ft. Flowers 

- white, in pyramadial pannicles a foot long. 


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LIGUSTRUM. 


LIGUSTRUM VULGARE—(Common Privet)—A pretty shrub with 
shining green leaves, and spikes of white flowers. 


LONICERA. 


LONICERA TARTARICA—(Tartarian Honeysuckle,)—Pink flowers 
which contrast beautifully with its foliage. 


PRUNUS. 


PRUNUS PISSARDI—; Purple leaved Plum)—The finest ornamental 
leaved tree of recent introduction; young leaves lustrous crimson turing 
to deep purple. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
SPIREAS—In variety. 
SY RINGA—(Lilacs)—in variety. 
BUXUS SEMPERVIREUS—(Tree Box). 
BUXUS NANA—[Dwarf, Box.] 


CLIMBING SHRUBS. 
ae QUINATA—Fine foliage, purple flowers, and ornamental 


"AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA-- Virginia creeper. 

CLEMATIS JACKMANNI---Splendid violet-purple flowers, four to 
five inches in diameter. 

C. HENRYII---Large pure white flowers. 

C. COCCINEA---Flowers rich corral scarlet, tulip-shaped, and borne 
in Brant profusion from early spring to late fall. 

NICERA AURO RETICULATA—(Japan Golden Honeysuckle). 

L. HALLEANA—{[Halls Japan Honeysuckle]-—-Strong, vigorous grow- 
ing, almost evergreen. Flowers pure white changing to yellow. 

WISTERIA SINENSIS—[Chinese Wisteria]—One of the most ele- 
gant and rapid growing of all climbing plants. Long clusters of pale blue 


owers. 
W. ALBA—[ White Chinese Wisteria). 


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Supplementary Catalogue 


— OF THE—— 


PRING CITY NURSERIES. 


“HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. 


In this Supplement we describe, as far as possible, all varieties of which 
we have a stock that were not described in our Catalogue last year. Most 
of these have been added since that was published, though a few had either 
been overlooked or we were under obligations to the introducers not to put 
them on the market. 

Some of the varieties herein offered are new, have not been fruited 
here, and in a few cases accurate descriptions were not obtainable. In 
such instances the names only are given. Some varieties are of merely 
local value, others claim the attention of fruit growers everywhere. All 
that will do for this climate have been awarded places in our test orchard, 
and we trust later to give full reports of all new fruits grown by us from our 
own collection. In the mean time we are endeavoring to extend our list of 
trees to cover the most valuable for all sections. Our climate is peculiarly 
adapted to the growing of fine nursery stock, and experience has proven 
that trees grown here thrive well wherever taken so long as they are 
varieties adapted to the section where they are planted. 

Our facilities for propagation are unequalled especially for Peach 
Plum, Apricot, Quince, Apple and Pear: and we solicit your orders for 
Dormant or June Buds, or one and two year’s trees. Contract growing a 


specialty. 


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NoTeE:—V arieties priced as specials are marked by (s). 


APPLES. 


HACKWORTH—Medium to large, yellow, covered with red on sunny 
side, sub acid. Quality best for either eating, cooking or drying. Origina- 
ted in Morgan County, Ala. Season, July to October. 


APRICOTS. 


EUROPEAN VARIETIES. 
ROY AL—Large, yellow with orange cheek; juicy, rich and delicious. 

RUSSIAN VARIETIES. 
NICHOLAS—Medium to large, white, sweet, melting. Follows 


Alexander. 


SKOBELOFF—This variety has not been described so far as we can 
ascertain. It is the most vigorous grower of all the Russians. 


CHERRIES. 


DUKE AND MORELLO. 
BELLE MAGNIFIQUE—Large, late, dark red, acid tender juicy 
and rich. Fine for cooking and for table use when fully ripe. 


* DYEHOUSE—The eardies¢ cherry; ten days earlier than the Ea Rich- 
mond, better quality, harder. Often bears at two years old. Very prolific. 
In Dormant bud only for fall of ’go. 


EMPRESS EUGENIE—Large, dark red, juicy and rich. Very fine. 
LATE DUKE—Large, light red; late and excellent. Tree robust and 
good bearer. : 
REINE HORTENSE—Large, bright red; tender, juicy, nearly sweet, 
delicious. A French cherry of great excellence. 
f CHERRIES HEART AND BIGARREAU. 
MAJOR FRANCIS—Size medium, color dark red, quality very fine. 
CHERRIES NEW RUSSIAN. 
 BRUSSELER BRAU NE—Large, near round, purplish red, quite acid. 
As it contains much grape sugar, is fine for canning.<sLater than English 
Morello. Tree stronger grower than Ea. Richmond. 


GRIOTTE IMPERIAL—Large, inclined to conical, dark red. Flavor 
pure and free from bitter even when immature. Mild sub acid when ripe. 


VY GRIOTTE PRECOCE— 

€ MORELLO HATUR— 

f RIGA— 

JSPATE ARMARELLE—Fruit medium to large, color when ripe 
dark purple. Good for canning when it first colors red; fully matured is 
fine for dessert. A regular and bountiful bearer. 

¥VLADIMIR— 


/ PEARS. 
B 


. DE AREMBURG—Medium to large, fine flavored. Late, Novem- 
ber and December. 


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VANCOTT (s)—A seedling grown by P. H. Foster of Babylon, Long 
Island. Very early, handsome, red checked, fine quality. 
\““ LINCOLN CORELESS (s)—Very large, most specimens entirely 
without core orseed. Quality good. Finest for market or preserving. 
TAZEWELL(s)—Nearly Vicar shaped, stem long rather heavy, cavity 
of stem and blossom very small, tree hardy. Originated by C. K. Myer of 
Pekin, Ill. Three weeks earlier than Bartlett. Quality very fine. Trees 
ready fall of ’gr. 


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PEACHES. 


4 PERSIAN TYPE. 


BRICE’S EARLY—Much like Alexander. Ripens about the same 

son. Claims to be an improvement. 

MUIR (s)—Large to very large, fine tor shipping and canning, excels 
all others for drying, very sweet and fine flavored. Pronounced by Califor- 
nians (where it was originated) the most perfect of all peaches. 

HYNE’S SURPRISE—Resembles Hales Ea., but is not’so subject to 
rot. Freestone. June Ist to 15th. 

VY POPLAR—Grows in shape like Lombardy poplar, very ornamental, 
fruit inferior. 

SLEEPERS DWARF —Very dwarf in habit, never grows over three 
aay feet. Ornamental. 

SCHUMAKER—Medium to large, bright yellow splashed with crim- 
son, Juicy, melting and rich. Parts freely from the stone when fully ripe. 
May 20 to June sth. 

WAGER —Very large, yellow, blush on sunny side, juicy, very fine 
flavor, bears uniformly large crops. Last of June. 

4 WATERLOO—Medium to large, greenish white, nearly covered with 
deep rich red, flesh melting and juicy, sweet, tree vigorous and productive. 
Ripens with the Alexander and is preferable to that variety. 

WONDERFUL (s)—Very large, rich golden yellow overspread with 
vivid carmine. Freestone. Late. The best and handsomest of its season. 


J PEACHES—NORTH CHINA CiASS. 


ALBERT SIDNEY—Medium to large, oblong, yellowish white with 
red cheek; fiesh melting with high flavor. Last of July. 
a BURKE (s)—Seedling of Chinese Cling, and the largest of its class, 
ery fine flavored. Ripens in July. 
CARPENTER’S CLING—Large white sometimes marbled carmine, 
sweet and juicy. 
VY MAMIE ROSS—Seedling of Chinese Cling, very large, blush, white 
flesh, semi-cling. June. 
V STONEWALL JACKSON—Above medium, oblong, creamy white 
with carmine wash, fine grained, melting, juicy, tree an upright grower. 
Last of July. 


PEACHES—SPANISH TYPE. 
¥ ANDERSON’S FREE—Size medium to large, quality good. An 
abundant bearer. Freestone. Ripens in Florida last of July. 


vi LULA—Large, yellow, yellow fiesh. Freestone. 


WREEVE’S MAMMOTH—Nearly round, flesh white, color white with 
bright blush in sun. Size very large, quality very fine. Freestone. 


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PEACHES—PEEN TO TYPE. 
Suited to Forida and Southern Texas. 


ANGEL—Early, almost round, very large, high colored, early and 
abundant bearer, flesh white, melting and juicy, no better flavor. Freestone. 
Blooms two weeks later than Peen To. 


VBIDWELL’S EARLY—Good size; color beautiful carmine, rich 
melting, juicy, sweet. Semi cling. 

* BIDWELL’S LATE—Resembles Bidwell’s Early, but much later, a 
splendid shipper. 

* EA. ARLINTON—Size and Color of Crawford’s Ea. Fine quality, 
meaty, Juicy and sweet. 

-ELLANORA—A cross between Bidwell’s Ea. and Honey. Fruit re- 
sembles Honey while tree resembles Peen To. | Larger than Honey, rich 
and sweet. Freestone. 

IMPROVED PEEN TO—Larger than Peen To, with no bitter taste, 
melting, rich and sweet, and a good shipper. 

_ LABELLE—Larger and a week earlier than Bidwell’s Ea 

LOTTIE—Fruit large, tree immensely productive. Original tree at 
three years old matured 1,050 iruits some of which measured eight and 
one-half and eight and three-quarter inches in circumference, size large, 
highly colored, “quality best of its class. 

vu ORLANDO—Good size, quality excellent acid flavor, meaty, rich and 
fine for eating or cooking. 

¥ YUM YUM—Roundish oblong, large, yellowish white, washed car- 
mine, semi-cling. Flesh fine grained sweet juicy and meiting. 


PEACHES OTHER CLASSES. 
W Suitable to Florida and and Southern Texas. 


DWARF JAPAN BLOOD—Low dwarf growing tree. Ripens ahead 

Ot wees about as large, color blood red, small Ww hite stone. Freestone. 

RED CEYLON —Strong grower, regular heavy bearer, good size, 
0 dull green, flesh blood red to the stone. Freestone. 


PLUMS. 
ORIENTAL VARIETIES. 


We will have plenty of trees of these varieties for /a// of ’g90 and there- 
after. None earlier. Varieties single * have been truited at Augusta, Ga. 
Those * * at bo‘h Augusta and Rome, Ga. 

¥ BOTONKIO Not. ** (s)—Resembles the Apricot in foliage. July. 

Y BOTONKIO No. 2. (s)—This variety blooms very early. Only 
recommended for sections where the Peen To class of Peaches are 
successiul. 

“ BURBANK (s)—The finest of all Japan een described by Mr. Lu- 
ther Burbank of Californiaas follows; Friut 5 to 54 inches in circumference 
and varies less than any other Japan Plum, nearly globular, clear cherry 
red with lilac bloom; flesh deep yellow, very “sweet and agreeable 
flavor. Tree vigorous grower; usually commences to bear at two years old. 

CHABOT ** Fruit nearly as large as. Kelsey, greenish purple, quality 
very good, season ten days later than Wild Goose. July. 

ENGREE—Reported from California as being one of the best of the 
new Japan varieties. Tree athrifty grower, has not fruited in the east as yet. 


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HATTOKIN No. 1. * (s)—Fruit about double the size of Wild Goose, 

quality extra fine, color transparent golden. June. 
HATTOKIN No. 2. (s)—Resembles Kelsey but more pointed, very 
prolific and good. Season early part of June. 
4 LONG FRUIT (s)—Fruit oblong. . Tree a vigorous grower, leaves 
large and thin. 
¥ MASU ** (s)Fruit large:and delicious.. Tree a fair grower, leaves 
small, limbs willowy and of straggling growth. Takes three or four years 
to come into full bearing. End_of June. 

SATSUMA ** (s)—Fruit very large, handsome, nearly globular, very 
rich and fine flavored. Pit little larger than a cherry stone. Flesha 
clear purple from skin to pit. Superior to any plum Native or Foreign. 
Season last of June and first of July. 

TRUE SWEET BOTAN * (s)—Fruit large, round, fine quality, yel- 
lowish red with white bloom.’ Season July. 
¥ URA BENE * (s)—Fruit large, round, reddish blue, a good shipper. 
Said to be the same as the variety sent out as Hoyo Smomo. Last of June 
to first of July. 

* YELLOW JAPAN (s)—Fruit medium, almost globular, transparent 
yellow. Most vigorous grower of all the Oriental Varieties. 

W YOSOBE (s)--Size medium, color yellowish red, round. Early. 

Y ABUNDANCE (s)—(Botan?) Fruit large, amber turning to a rich 
bright cherry, with a white bloom. Flesh light yellow, juicy, tender and 
deliciously sweet. Stone small, parts readily from the flesh Excellent for 
canning. Ripens very early. Sacd to be curculio proof. MWHave this variety 
under both names from different parties. 


PLUMS—EUROPEAN VARIETIES. 


f For Fall of 1Sg0 and thereafter. 

BARRY’S PRUNE (s)—A new variety from Cafifornia, much liked 
on the Pacific coast. 

VY DUANES PURPLE—Large, reddish purple; flesh juicy and sweet; a 
good shipper. 

Y FREE DAMSON—Our buds direct from the introducer. Tree a 
slender grower when young, but soon makes a fine tree and immensely 
productive. Fruit medium, juicy, fine quality. Parts perfectly from the 
stone; seed unusually small. Good fresh, canned or dried. 

Y GEUII—Fruit very large, deep purple, flesh yellowish green, coarse, 
sweet and pleasant, heavy and early bearer; tree hardy and of rapid growth. 

POND’S SEEDLING—Fruit very large, light red changing to violet, 
flesh rather coarse: an abundant bearer. One of the most attractive in 
cultivation. 

SHROPSHERE DAME No Meme size, dark purple, vigorous and 
productive. As free from Curculio as the Common Damson, 

¥ SILVER PRUNE—Much like Coe’s Golden Drop but a little darker 
green. A superior shipper, fine for canning; excellent dried either pitted 
orainpitted. Rich and juicy. 

ROBE DE SARGENT(s)—A new California variety. Much esteemed 
in that state. 


PLUMS—NATIVE VARIETIES. 
Trees for Fall of ’90 and thereafter. 


GARFIELD—Larger than Wild Goose, similar in shape to German 
Prune: brilliant red; quality delicious. No better. Tastes like Wild 
Goose. Ripens in Missouri in September and canbe kept till November. 


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PRAIRIE FLOW ER—Fruit round, large dark red, stone small, about 
the same season as Marianna (First of June) often bears at two years ofage. 
‘One oi the most valuable yarieties for the West and Northwest. As hardy 
as Weaver. 

WOLF FREE—Fruit nearly as large as Lombard, perfect freestone. 
Superb for coooking and for quartering and serving with sugars. Very 
early and prolific bearer. 


STRAWBERRIES. 


CAPTAIN JACK—Largely used to plant with Crescent as a fertilizer 
and the best market companion forthat variety. Large crimson, firm, good. 
Very productive. 

CUMBERLAND TRIUMPH—(Jumbo, Peerless) Berry large, round, 
good quality, pale scarlet, rather soft in the North. Best for home use. 
Productive under good culture. 

GLENDALE—Large, conical, very firm, dull scarlet, flavor acid. 
Valuable for late market and canning. 

JEWELL—Fruit large, handsome and good, requires the highest 
cultivation. 

MITCHELL’S EARLY—Earliest ofall. Perfect in fiower, plant and 
fruit. Heavy bearer, good shipper, quality best. 

MANCHESTER—Fruit large, uniform. good quality, moderately firm, 
late. Best on light soil. 


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Pee > Gay, Pe Asana PLANTING, 


THE BEST SEASON for transplanting fruit trees is in the fall,as soon as the 
leaves have dropped. If set out at that time, the roots that are necessarily cut in dig- 
ging recover themselves and send out new fibres during the mild spells in winter, and 
so are ready for a strong healthy growth in spring. 

Transplanting can always be successfully done during any mild spell in winter. 


SPRING PLANTING.—Where from necessity or for convenienée planting is 
deferred until spring, it should be done as early as possible. 


DIGGING HOLES.—Always dig holes for trees large enough to accommodate 
all the roots, without crowding, and deep enough to allow of the tree being set about 
three inches deeper than it stood before it was dug. 


SETTING.— Trees should always b2 dipped in a puddle, made by stirring up water, 
earth, and a little fertilizer to the consistency of thick cream, and should then be setas 
soon as possible; the earth should be worked in around the roots with the hands until 
the roots are covered. and then firmed with the feet, filling the hole nearly to the tep; 
¢wo or three buckets of water should then be poured in, and allowed to seftle away before 
the balance of the filling is done. 

The item of adding the water when the hole is nearly filled is of special importance, 
if the trees are sef during dry weather. 


TRIMMING. -—AIl side shoots should be cut off close to the m lin stem, and smooth, 
up to the point where it is desire: to form the head; the main stem should then be top- 
ped back and all remaining side shoots cut back to a few buds. 

Ciose and careful pruning will cause the few remaining buds to throw strong, vigor- 
ous shoots, whiie tfall the limbs and top are left on, the tree will grow light and puny, 
deficient in looks, as wel] as in vigor and bearing qualities. 


DISTANCES FOR PLANTING. 


Distances between trees should vary according to quality of land. For instance: on 
land that will produce a bale of cotton to the acre, 35 feetis not too far apartfor Standard 
Apples; while on poor land 26 feet is far enough. ‘fhe following table is calculated for 
ordinarily rich land, and distances should be varied accordingly : 


SEANCUMROeA Miles seeeadece 4 =. <2 -4aeE) J... suas caeenne-ancec vaa-ec0 1h ADATE Gach) Way 
Le Conte and Kieffer Pears.......... Se EE OC: 5 SAD qubaecso OU Le. ang er 
Standard Pears, Cherries, Plums, Apricots, Peaches, Neetarines..20 “ se * ‘s 
POPE eC LT SPINA ETI CES 52 boinlo co eww apg ae oie'nle s sales a oeinicomealp ee O) ss ss < 
Grapes (strong growing varieties; ~. o- Be SO Cae DOOR Geee ea) iba a “a 
Grapes (weak st iP Negager J35< o2 nace EC BAOROLO CCT I Sot Cen ica as “6 
Raspberries and Blackberries.......... ..... B Wa OCe OAD Cac aOR debe Gia s a * 
SCE SLOL Ne LO SCUIGUIE) 2... 02 « -.clniew cio « o/clesialatees seeciciciele e-s/ejsis aln'ee 18 Enches by 3 feet 
Strawberries (‘‘ garden “ ) ep rlete © a's tala: [otctn te amas ate ciaketna a aa) AG 7 eae par) ge 


TO FIND THE NUMBER OF TREES OR PLANTS TO 
THE ACRE. 
Multiply the distance in feet between the rows, by the distance the plants are apart 


in the rows, the product will be the number of square feet for each plant; which divided 
into the pumber of feet to the acre (43,560) will give the number of plants to the acre.