Eighth annual catalogue of the Esmond Yankton Evergreen Nurseries

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ADAPT PPTL,
F EIGHTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE

NURSERIES!

YANKTON, south ae

SPRING of 1892.

GEO. H. WHITING, :

PROPRIETOR.

Nursery Grounds and Office one- -half mile east
of City limits on Groveland Avenue.
~ Choice Location and Excellent
Shipping Facilities.

ANNOUNCEMENT. —

Although my stock is at present at both the —

Esmond and the Yankton place, my headquarters will

be at Yankton where most of the stock will be

shipped from unlessin cases where it can be shipped
with less delay and expense to my customers from

Esmond, in which case I will sometimes forward from |

Esmond. All communications and all orders how-
ever should be sent direct to Yankton, S. D.

No of Trees to the Acre at Various Distance. a ?

Feet. | ‘No. Trees. | Feet. No. Trees.
TE 9, Soca Pa eee 9680 | 10x12..........0. Ate ee 4:g303:
DAE 4. cb. enad aaxtotess la geunetes F200 “AO ABRID, csi .v.ckoke taseeeeam 302
BR. Sivtuceecdeeatuld vans a aeece ae CT Be eb ¢ been ee Meas Vee 193
BOX Be cbs Ga Rodan’ othe saree S000 4} AOREGS. 2. nccunce coset et cuties 161
0 ay, SEA ORAS or oe ete PY aR. f 2028. | AGCIG As: acc cassbeiys ob betees 170
Ox Heh 2 A ee 3904 | S6xIboe 8 See 151
2). a ee eae ee Ne ee 24200} ABKAG? oc Sema vke apes’ 184
BX: BS gt gk ha ae 2160.) JOx20;» cevceesanashrpeasaee wee 145
5 ee Oey Bee ae ae. SO S T8i5:.} 16x20. 2... Schies aoe PR Se. 136
3 ee em eee nS L742 | 20x20. 23. ee 2 ee 108
BX’ Gch bape teceee 1,210. |. 205565 ow wcitwess ees Bae aE YE
OK Bui pauk vobvok des «ign Seceres 905 | 25x25. a8. nue gk Nalses see ek Po 69:
Oe Se 2. i tien! ee ieee 680: |: 25xS08 3 ocq ae aE aS oe abaien ce OO
ROK G is ca tsclnscaccsneene ees 486 | 30x80.......... PSEA TEN = ee ee ee

RULE—Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by

the distance the plants are apart in the rows and the product
will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill; whieh
divided into the number of feet in an acre (43, peo) will, mee
the number of plants or trees to the acre.

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TO FRIENDS AND PATRONS :

In presenting this my eighth Annual Catalogue I desire to
thank all old customers for their liberal patronage and I hope
by good assortment of stock, careful handling and square deal-
ing, to be deserving of the same in the future ; and also to add
many hew numes to my rapidly increasing list of customers.

It shall always be my aim to deal witb my patrons in such
a way that they will have no occasion to complain and will
come again.

An Apology.

I feel that an apology is due some of my customers for the
way in which they were served last spring. I will say however
that we did the very best we could under the circumstances
which were very unfavorable to say the least. It will be re-
membered that the spring opened very late and when it did it
come on very rapidly the warm weather and rains started
vegetation quickly and naturally everyone wanted their stock
at the same time which of course we were not prepared to
furnish. And again to make the matter worse the R. R. Co.,
closed the station at Esmond and we were compelled to look
after our own shipments both Freight and Express and the
. preceding season being a very dry and severe one much of the
stock was not in the best condition consequently with these
combined obstructions many delays and mistakes occurred and
the stock was not always graded and packed as well as it would
have been under more favorable conditions. I hope that those
who had occasion to complain will overlook apparent short-
comings this time and give me a chance to redeem myself.

‘Location.

It gives me pleasure to be able to say that my present
location is a decided improvement over the old one and in short
it would be hard to beat anywhere in the northwest, I am
located on both the Chicago & Northwestern and the Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul R’ys, which enables me to ship without
change to nearly all of the principal points in this vicinity. L
have also a climate and soil that enables me to peorince healthy,
vigorous, hardy and well rooted stock.

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Stock,

I shall endeavor as in the past to grade all stock so that it
will be well up to the standard in guality, discarding all worth-
less and inferior trees or plants, and strive always to please ny
customers, believing that in this lies my greatest source of
future success.

My list of varieties although not large, is comprised
almost wholly of valuable and hardy sorts and in my new
location I feel that I shall be able to fully double this list in a
very short time. I shall strive always to keep in stock such
varieties as will be of value to my customers believing that
their success is mine as well.

All stock which proves untrue to name will be replaced
free of charge, but it is mutually agreed that we will not be
responsible for damages further than the price paid for the
stock. Mistakes will sometimes occur in spite of our best efforts.
When out of the variety ordered, we will substitute with other
similar varieties unless forbidden, but will follow instructions
as closely as possible at all times. Order early.

Prices.

This list abrogates all previous quotations. While my
prices are not so low as some, I think they will compare very
favorable with any reliable Nursery in the northwest. Please
bear in mind that when you yet trees or plants for less than
they can be grown and properly handled, they are almost in-
variably deficient in some respect. The old saying that ‘‘the
best is the cheapest,” applies to nothing more forcibly than to
nursery stock. Those who are always trying to get something
for nothing are invariably the victims of some unprincipled
and unreliable dealer.

No Agents.

I wish to state that I have adopted the plan of dealing
direct with my customers without the employment of expensive
and often unreliable agents who merely work for personal gain,
caring little or nothing for the interests of their customers or
nothing for the interests of their customers or the Nursery
they represent. By this method I secure a better class of
customers who buy only what they want and can take care of.
A man who buys a tree, takes care of it and raises fruit, is
worth MORE as a customer than a dozen of the reckless slipshod
men who appear to think that they can raise hogs, cattle and
apples on the same tree, and always buy from some glib-tongued

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agent new, rare and wonderful varieties at fabulous prices.
They expect Too much for an ordinary nurseryman to furnish.

I feel confident that by dealing with you direct I can give
you more and better goods for the same money as well as being
more satisfactory to you and me, than by the agent system,
and if anything is wrong, or not as represented, you know at
once where to attach the blame and can get proper recourse.

If you have, or think you have reason for complaint with
my treatment of you, please inform me at onee of your
grievances, and I will endeavor if possible to adjust them
satisfactorily. ‘This is much better and more manly than to
circulate it among your neighbors, which would rarely do you
any good, and would do me an injury and perhaps a grave in-
justice.

Packing.

The packing season begins with us in the spring about
April Ist. Fully realizing how utterly worthless good stock
may be made by careless and improper packing ; how days and
even years of labor may be thrown away by a few moments of
neglect in handling, all stock wili be carefully and securely
packed in good strong boxes, barrels or bales (using plenty of
wet moss or litter to keep roots), and delivered at freight, ex-—
press or postoffice without extra charge. After such delivery
my responsibility ceases. :

All claims for ]csses caused by delays or otherwise while
en route should be made at once on the carriers. Any errors

which may occur in filling orders will be cheerfully corrected,
if notified within ten days after receipt of goods ; otherwise no
claims will be allowed.

Freight Rates.

Most of the western railroads carry trees at third-class
rates (instead of first, as heretofore,) which makes freight
charges very light. Very small packages go as cheap by ex-.
press and are less liable to delays. No package will be taken
by freight for less than 25 cents. Ifstock is ordered sent by
mail, add one cent for each two ounces for postage.

Terms.

My terms are net cash before delivery of stock. I will in
no case ship stock until I have satisfactory proof that the pay
is forthcoming. Your standing may be the best but I have no
time in the delivery season, to ascertain and unless I know it
to be so cannot take chances.

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It is no more trouble for purchasers to remit with the
order than to waita few days. They will in every case get
just as good a deal and orders will be filled more promptly.
No stock will be reseryed unless one-third cash accompanies
the order. Remittances may be made by registered letter,
express or bank draft. Please do not send private check.
Prices in this list are for quantities specined, except that I will
supply 5 at 10 rates, 50 at 100 rates, and 500 at 1000 rates.

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HINTS ON HANDLING AND PLANTING.

When trees or plants are received from the Nursery
give them your attention at once; wet thoroughly and then
place them in moist earth at once’ It is best not to unpack or
let the air to the roots until you are ready to care for them.

In this way, by taking a few precautions, purchasers can
have stock almost or quite as fresh as when it left the Nursery.

ORCHARDS.—While the higher elevations and northerly
slopes have a percentage of advantage in favor of commercial
orcharding, the family orchard should be near the house.
Would plant a heavy wind break on south, and light one on
north side: a heavy south wind-break checks the force and
lessens the aridity of the southerly winds. Do not shut off
entirely but mitigate the north winds. Do not plant the wind-
breaks within fifty feet of the orchard. For wind-breaks, Soft
Maple, Box Eider, Ash, etc., will be found most suitable. I
would plant Apple and Crab trees 1€ to 20 feet apart. and
Cherry and Plum trees 12 to 16 feet: Plums, however, do quite
as well or better planted in clumps or thickets. Do not plow
near the roots of Plum trees unless you wish them to sucker.
J have reason to believe that Apple orchards should be kept
cultivated clean in this dry soil and climate to obtain the best
results.

Have the ground well plowed and pulverized before plant-
ing and set the trees solid; when the hole is nearly filled, water
so thoroughly as to wet all the dirtin the hole, then finish fii-
ling the hole and leave a little loose dirt on the surface. Then
either keep the surface perfectly mellow by cultivation or mulch
four inches deep and eight feet from tree all around. I prefer
thorough cultivation to mulch as it has a tendency to encourage
deeper rooting.

YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA.

APPLES-—Stocky and well Rooted.

” Ducusss oF O, large size productive and very hardy, quite
showy, very tart, and agood cooker. Season, September, in
this latitude. Sizes 3to i ft., and 4 to 5 ft.

; WEALTHY, a Minnesota seedling of great value in the north-
west, very showy and productive, season October to January,
Sizes 3 to 4 and 4 to 5 ft.

Haas, Tree a vigorous grower. fruit showing red and of
good size, season about the same as WEALTHY but not quite equal
for hardiness. I have only 3 to 4 ft.. size.

WALBRIDGE, a Vigorous upright grower will succeed per-
haps 50 miles north of Yankton; fruit medium size striped
with red ; good quality. Season March to June. Size 3 to 4 ft.

Crabs and Hybrids.

WHITNEYS No. 20, tree fine upright grower, fruit large,
good for cooking or to eat from hand. It is often classed with
the Apples Season September. Sizes 3 to4 and 4 to 5ft.

Hystop, Medium size, dark red and well known as one of
the best. Season October to November. Sizes 3 to 4 and 4 to
i i fs

LooKER’s WINTER, tree hardy, free from blight, good
grower and bearer, quality good for eating from hand or
cooking. Season, January to April. Sizes3 to 4and 4 to 5 ft.

RicHLAND WINTER. fruit about the size of Whitneys No. 20:
excellent quality, Sweet, Size 3 to 4 feet.
Prices, Apples and Crabs,
8 to 4 feet, 15 cents each. $1.25 per 10, $10.00 per 100.
4 to 5 feet, 20 cents each, $1.75 per 10, $16.60 per 100.

ff Plums. :
¢ De Soro, an immense bearer of large size and good quality.
Itisa native and perfectly hardy; fruit, bright red, often
slightly yellow on one side ; begins to ripen early in September.
Forrest GARDEN, another native of large size. It is
mottled red and vellow, thin skin, rich, juicv and sweet,
regular bearer; ripens latter part of August. Hardy.
POTTAWATTAMIE, perfectly hardy here; an immense early and
annual bearer, fruit good size and quality, color yellow
overspread with pink and white dots, excellent canner,
ripens early
Plums as above
3 to 4 feet, 39 cents each, $2.50 per 10.
4 to 5 feet, 35 cents each, $3.00 per 10.

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SEEDLING WILD PLuMs; Sometimes very good bearers and
good fruit but are not reliable,
3 to 4 feet, 15 cents each, $1.25 per 10.
4 to 6 feet, 20 cents each, $1.50 per 10.

Cherries.

Dakota SAND, a native, of dwarfish habit, perfectly hardy
to north line of N. D., and very prolific; fruit about the size of
the Early Richmond and varying in color from a yellow to
dark brown or black, very promising for the Dakotas; bears
very young.

OSTHEIM : a Russian cherry, hardy perhaps as far north as

- Huron, S. D., fruit large roundish, ovate, skin dark red at

maturity, flesh liver colored, tender, juicy, almost sweet, very
good. Season July.

Wraaa, Supposed to be of German origin; a oii grower,
an immense bearer, quite late and a valuable cherry, quite
hardy here.

SAND CHERRY, 2 to #4 feet, 40 cents each, $3.50 per 10.

1 to 2 feet, 20 cents each, $2.50 per 10.

OSTHEIM AND WRAGG, 3 to 4 feet, 35 cents each, $3.00 per 10.
BUFFALO BERRY, A native shrub or tree sometime growing to

a height of 15 feet or more, perfectly hardy, bears abundant-

ly but not regularly, fruit ahout the size and color of the

Red Dutch currant, quite acid and juicy, makes a most

delicious jelly.

1 to 2 feet, 15 cents each, $1.25 per 10, $10.00 per 100.
2 to 4 feet, 30 cents each, $2.50 per 10, $20.00 per 100.

Grapes,

Plant in rows 12 feet apart and 8 feet apart in row on good
well drained soil, cultivate clean and the second spring after
planting set posts six feet high twenty-four feet apart in the rows
on these stretch three smooth fence wires 18 inches apart.
Select two of the strongest canes and cut to a length of four
feet (remove all other canes) and tie these loosely one each
way on the lower wire allowing the shoots to run up on to the
other wires. In the fall cut these laterals back to 2 or 3 buds
and continue this year after year keeping the main canes four
feetlong. Prune in fall and laydown and cover with coarse
litter; keep suckers pinched off during summer.

CoNcORD, & vigorous hardy vine, berries large and black,
skin thin, flesh juicy and sweet, ripens early in September, the
leading market variety.

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JANESVILLE.—Very desirable on account of hardiness,
quality and early ripening, color black, bunch solid, quite sweet
when fully ripe, ripens at least two weeks ahead of Concord.

WoRDEN.—Black, very vigorous hardy and productive,
excellent quality, bunches large, ripens ten days in adyance of
the Concord.

Mores Earty.—A very early black grape, bunch large,
berry round, very hardy and productive, the quality is better
and it ripens 20 days ahead ofthe Concord. Size one yearonly.

NIAGARA.—A very popular white grape, remarkably strong
grower and I think it will prove hardy here, about the size of
Concord and ripens with it, quality good, melting and sweet to
the center, skin thin but tough.

GRAPES, ] year, 20 cents each, $1.50 per 10, $10.00 per 100.

2 years, 25 cents each, $2.00 per 10, $15.00 per 100.

Currants.

Plow deep and have the soil well pulverized before plant-
ing. We plant rows 8 feet apart and 4 feet apart in row; give
good clean culture and manure well. Cut out old wood
occasionally and keep the bush vigorous and healthy. The
varieties listed are all perfectly hardy enduring well our cold-
est winters and dryest summers, but currants will not thrive in
the sod here as they do in the east.

BLacK NAPLES, immensely productive and perfectly hardy.
of a musky flavor; excellent for pies. One year only in stock.

WHITE DUTCH, a standard, well known white variety, pro-
ductive and hardy.

RED Duros, similar to White, except itis red in color,
early.

Vicroria, large, red, late; seems very well adapted to
South Dakota; has produced excellent crops with me annually.

CHERRY, it is the largest red current I have; fairly good
bearer. One year only in stock.

WHITE GRAPE, so far has proven the best bearer I have
fruited here, bearing a full crop annually of large bunches and
large-sized fruit.

CURRANTS, | year, 15 cents each, $1.00 per 10, $7.00 par 100.

2 years, 20 cents each, $1.50 per 10, $10.00 per 100.

Gocseberries.

Give same treatment and care as previously instructed for
currants.

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HovueHtTon.—A msdium sized American variety, bears
abundant and regular crops and never mildews; fruit smooth,
red, tender and very good.

Downine.—Fruit larger than Houghton ; roundish, light
green with distinct veins ; skin smooth, flesh rather soft, juicy
and very good, vigorous and productive, not quite so hardy as
Houghton.

Houghton, 1 year, 10¢ each, 75c per 10, $5.00 per 160.

Houghton, 2 years, 15¢c each, $1.00 per 10, $8.00 per 100.

Houghton, 3 years, 20c each, $1.50 per 10, $12.00 per 100.

Downing, 1 year, 15¢ each, $1.25 per 10.

Downing, 2 years, 20c each, $1.50 per 10.

Raspberries.

Plant in rows 8 feet- apart and 3 feet apart in row; give
clean culture,keep down all suckers and weeds. Lay down and
cover in the fall; this may not always be necessary to prevent
winter killing but they will almost always produce enough more

fruit to pay abundantly.

TURNER, red, vigorous grower, early, fruit of excellent
quality, a good bearer, very hardy.

CUTHBERT, red, bears large fruit of excellent quality ; fine
market berry : needs a little protection.

PHILADELPHIA, red, fruit not quite equal in quality to
Turner and Cuthbert, but for hardiness and productiveness it
far outstrips them both.

OnI0, hardy and claimed to be the greatest yaaa
among the blackcaps, medium size and fine flavor.

TYLER, blackcap, fruit of good quality and very productive, .
hardy.

Turner and Cuthbert, 25c per 10, $1.50 per 100, $6.00 per 1000 .

Philadelphia, 3% per 10, $2.00 per 100.

Ohio and Tyler, 40c per 10, $2.50 per 100.

Blackberries.

SToNE’s HARDY—A vigorous and upright grower, the
hardiest blackberry known, ripens early and hasa delicious
flavor.

LucRETIA DEWBERRY—The dew) rry is I think, destined
to take the place of the blackberry in this locality, as its trail-
ing habits admit of its being easily protected with either dirt
or mulch during winter. The Lucretia is very large, early
and enormously productive.

Stone’s Hardy, 50c per 16, $2.50 per 100.

Lucretia Dewberry, $1.00 per 10, $5.00 per 100,

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Strawberries.

Plant in spring in rows four feet apart and one goot in row,
and tend with corn cultivator with shields. In planting great
care should be taken to get roots well spread out and well down
in the groand, but don’t plant so deep that the crown of the
the plant will be covered with dirt by the rain; ifyou do they
will rot and die. Mulch late in fall with hay or corn-stalks, to
avoid foul seed which are so numerous in straw.

I find that spring planting in this locality is far better than
fall planting, as our falls are usually so dry as to prevent get-
ting a good stand. and a good growth, without irrigation is
practicabie. Strawberries are very easily raised, and everyone
owning or living on a piece of land should haye a patch of this
delicious fruit.

Staminate varieties bear by themselves, but pistilates
require a staminate variety every third or fourth row to make
them productive. Please bear this in mind when making your
selections.

CRESCENT (pistilate), one of the most productive sorts,
good quality and large ; succeeds well almost anywhereif prop-
erly fertilized.

WARFIFLD No. 2 (pistilate) plant a vigorous grower;
endures drouth well blossoms and ripens with the Crescent:
It is very productive, good size and a good shipper.

Mr. VERNON (staminate), productive, late; is a large, well
shaped, smooth berry of good quality.

Cuas. Downine (staminate), good size, fine flavor, very
productive ; a strong and vigorous plant.

All plants will be trimmed of all dead leaves and runners,
and roots straightened out, and tied in bunches of 25: per hun-
dred plants, $1.00; per thousand, $5,00.

Garden Roots.

Rhubarb, Mammoth, very large, good, 15e each, $1.00 ten,

$7.00 per 100.
Asparagus, Con. C., large, good ; 2 years, 10c each, 30c ten,

$1.50 per 100.

Horse Radish, sets, 25c ten, $1.50 per 100.

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* FORESTRY DEPARTMENT.

Forest Tree Seedlings.

I make a specialty of Forest Trees, Seeds and Cuttings.
My stock is large and well assorted, comprising only those
varieties that I have found by experience to be well adapted to
the climate and soil of the northwest. In planting forests the
best results «re obtained by planting a number of different
varieties together, thereby making use of the different
elements of the soil and atmosphere. Parties desiring a good
variety should send in their orders early, before the supply of
some of the varieties is exhausted, as the demand for forest
trees this season promises to be large. Persons wishing ten
thouSand or more trees will be allowed to select from not to
exceed four different varieties of those trees quoted in ten
thousand lots to make up the required number at ten thousand

rates.
100 1,000 10,000

WuitrE ASH, 4 to 8 inches..........0.0...... 15e. .. $1,25 |. $11.00
do Store. ‘inehes. oo a 5 eee 2.25 20.00
Box ELZER, 4 to 8 inches......................... FOG -.3i:. 1.25 11.00
do 8 fo 15 inches —22..04...u..... 25c........ 2.25 20.00 |
Sort MAPLE,4 to 8 inches............. ............ 15€........ 1.25 11.00
do 8 to 18 inches............... 25e 2.25 20.00
CorroNwoob, 4 to 12 inches................... 16622 Ne 10.00
do 13'to'S6 INCHES:6. i )scan. ke: PIC hey 2.00 18.00
do 2 tot teeth kc Oo ee 40c........ 3.50
WILD BLACK CHERRY, 6 to 12 inches $3.00...... 6.00
Cuttings.
ORRON W OOD. oie ie ete cee eee 1.10 10.00
AA EEES Te WW LE LAY co ee ee eters 1.50 12.00
LAUREL LEAF WILLow, (Salix Laurafolia)......... 2.50 20.00
NOHWAWN OPES Bees ccinhecs Ro hepa e a N 150 12.00

PHAMOND WILLOW 6 cock! Boke secaraatemn epee 1.50 12.0u

See description in shade-tree department for above. Cut-
tings will be cut about 8 inches in length and tied into bundles
of 100 each, with tops all one way. Cuttings can be had any
length desired, if ordered a little previous to the time wanted.
Cuttings should be kept buried in earth until ready to use.

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Tree Seeds.
Box Elder, 30c per pound, $2.50 10 pounds, $20.00 100 pounds.
Green Ash, 30c per pound, $2.5010 pounds, $20.00 100 pounds. —
White Elm and Soft Maple Seed ripen about June Ist, and
should be planted soon after ripe. Send for prices ; order early.

Deciduous, Ornamental, Shade and Street Trees.

CANOE BI-CcH (or Am. White.)—Very hardy, rapid grower
and sueceeds well with me: equally beautiful as European and
promises to endure our climate better.

Wuaire ELM—A native of South Dakota, very hardy, rapid
grower; endures drouth welland seldom troubled with insects ;
a very desirable shade or street tree.

Box ELDER—A native; it succeeds well in a wide range
of soils and climate; is found in its native state from New
Mexico to Manitoba; a good shade or street tree; good for
sugar.

WHITE OR GREEN ASH—Very hardy, a fine upright grower;
suffers very little from ravages of insects ; very valuable tree to
grow for both ornament and timber.

Sort MAPLE—A native on the western streams, perfectly
hardy here after two years old, A very desirable tree, if
trimmed to keep down suckers and avoid forks, which are liable
te split. Its foliage in very beautiful.

CoTroNwoop—A rapid grower, hardy if roots reach moist-
ure, but is inclined to be short-lived on our high, dry prairies
especially if planted in thick groves.

Norway PopLAR—Similar to cottonwood in appearance,
fully as hardy and rapid in growth; has a larger and thicker
leaf and does not leaf-rust like the cottonwood. It is more
stocky and upright in growth and promises to be much supe-
rior to it in every respect.

WILLOW, LAUREL-LEAVED—Russian, its fine growth and
thick, glossy leaves, which glisten in the sunshine, makes it
very handsome. The wood is said to be more valuable than
white willow.

Wixtitow DiAmMonpD—Is anative along the Missouri river
where it is hardy and a rapid grower but does not grow to be a
very large tree, has a spreading habit where it has lots of room;
the wood makes excellent fuel and is our most durable post
timber excepting the Red Cedar only.

WILLow, WHITE—Hardy, well-known; to get best results
however, it should be planted on low, wet, rich soil ; it isgreatly
benefited by a heavy mulch, litter or manure.

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WiLp, BLAckK CHERRY—Hardy, rapid grower, bears fruit
abundantly when quite young. Its wood ranks next to black
wainut in commercial value; very desirable for timber, frnit
and ornament.

Am. LINDEN (or Easswood)—A handsome lawn tree. grows
quite rapidly in moist soil, but quite slow in a dry one; is quite
hardy here.

CATALPA SprEcIosA—I did at one pie discard this tree,
but seeing that asit gets older it endures our winters much
better, I feel inclined to take it up again and give it another
trial. It is quite valuable if it will stand our climate. A rapid
grower and handsome.

Russian MULBERRY—From Russia, is cultivated largely
by the Russians in South Dakota for its fruit which very much
resembles the blackberry in appearance;it is an abundant bearer
and ripens very early, it is hardy here.

WEEPING MounTaiIn AsH—A strong grower and re-
markably pendent ; sds striking ; the most hardy weeper for
the north.

Cut LEAVED WEEPING Biron—Erect, stately, a rapid
grower and hardy. with long fine pendent branches, and
delicately cut leaves ; the trunk is very white, and it is elegant
for lawns and cemeteries.

Each per i0 per 100

Canoe Birch” oh 3 to 4 feet oe Gy 1 92.50
Ges eee eee 4 to 5d feet............. .........40€ 3.50
White Elm & Ash... 370 4 eet... ase 15¢ 125 $ 8.59
do 00:3 3°41) DASE hie eee 25¢ 2.00 1400
do ri 10 Shai Re 510 6 feeb. eae 2.50 18.00
do do .......6 to S feet..._.>.____.. De §.50
Soft Maple & Box Eld.3 to 4 feet __............... 15¢ 1,25 8.00
do rt 17 Paget ne “to he@Ob. 3-2 200 14.00
Cottonwood & Nor Pop.4 to 5 feet..................... 20€ 1.50 12.00
do do 7.26 to 8 feeb. 2. oe 30g Herat 8 00
Willows. Bee a 3 fo 4 tees Sa = he 1.50 10.00
"(eka eet Series et Fe 40 3 16Gb 22s bea ae Soe 2.50
Am. Linden (or
Basswood) —....... to: Teet e 15¢ 1.25
ap F So ce tT es 2 to 3 feet. . ee 20e 1.56
Catalpa Speciosa ...10 to 18 feet... te ae 5¢ RTE BS
Russian Mulberry....... 3 to 5 inetres __.£.4..... 125 10.00
do - ton to 6 feet feo oe Ss 1.50 12.00

do ise OM Biigeh e225 eo ees 30¢ 2.50 20.00 ©

YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA. 13
Weeping Mt. Ash.......4 to 6 feet... T5C 7.00
Cut Leaved Weeping
Birch 2 TOL CBE 75¢ 7.00
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EVERGREENS.

In handling Evergreens the greatest care must be taken to
expose the roots to the sun and air just as little as possible.
It is surprising to know whata very short time it takes to
congeal or harden the sap (which is the life-blood) of the
roots, and if once done can never be undone, for the tree is
already dead. When the trees are received from the Nursery
don’t undo them or let the air to the roots until you are ready
to wet them and place them in moist earth immediately. IN
PLANTING IT IS VERY ESSENTIAL TO FACK THE
EARTH VERY SOLID ABOUT THE ROOTS, and water
well if the ground is dry. Keep surface soil perfectly mellow
by cultivation, or mulch heavily with old hay; avoid bright
straw, as it reflects the rays of the sun and burns the foliage.

A great many have formed the erroneous idea that ever-
greens will not grow in Dakota. ‘The principal cause of this,
however, is that so many have been shipped in from the far east
or south and exposed tothe dry airso much that they were
in reality dead when delivered and the purchaser supposed
because the foliage was green they were still alive. None but
an experienced hand can tell a live Evergreen from a dead one
until it has been dead a month or two. I find by experience
that most of the Evergreens, if properly handled, can be trans-
planted with nearly as much certainty of living as any de-
ciduous tree, and I am inclined to believe that the hardier
varieties are ‘perfectly at home in our cold, dry climate.
All will agree that they are a decided acquisition to the tree
family. For shelter and ornament in winter, when most
needed, there is nothing like them.

RED CEDAR—Very hardy, rapid grower when young,
shears yery well, indeed: I have heard of an instance where it _
was kept down by pruning to 34 feet in height for 25 years in
perfect health. It will, I think, take the place of Arbor Vite
in this locality, as it pte our dry soil and climate much
better.

ScorcH PrnE—One of the hardiest here : ; very stocky, rank
and rapid grower ; makes an excellent shelter belt ; and while
it is rather coarse and ungainly in appearance, it is neverthe--
less a very valuable tree for South Dakota.

14 THE E. Y. E. NURSERIES

Wauitr PrInE—More slender and delicate when young than
Scotch, but when older it far surpasses it in growth and grace
of appearance.

DwakF MrT. PINE—A dwarf variety for planting in lawns |
and cemeteries; hardy and handsome; very bright, green foliage.

Norway SPRUCE—Rapid, upright grower, valuable for
screens and shelter belts; shears well and stands snow and
storm well; tolerably hardy but discolors some in this climate
in winter.

WHITE Spruce—Extremely hardy and handsome; a very
close, compact, upright grower; fine for ornament and screens:
almost impossible to break it down with snow; holds its color
well in winter; is far more valuable than the Norway here.

Cot. BLUE SpRUCcE—I think this is the handsomest and
most valuable evergreen that can be successfully grown in
Dakota; it is extremely hardy and endures the sun and drying
winds better that any other; its sky-blue foliage and symme-
trical form make it beautiful to behold.

BALSAM FirR—A handsome, upright grower, symmetrically
shaped, very hardy; has done well in Dakota.

These evergreens have all been one or more times trans-
planted and have an abundant supply of fine, ibrousroots. All
home grown—will sell no other.
Each per10 per 100

Red Cedar &Se’h Pine,8 to 12 inches............ 15c $1.00 $ 5.00
do do PNG 2 Pept eee ee 25c 2.00 10.00
do do 2'to'S feeb?.2:.ckescotee 40c 3.00 16.00
do do 3 £04 T6eb..ccccccssves scat 50c 864.00 ~=— 30.00
do do 4405 feebinccciscccvccds 60c 5.00 40.00
do do b toe feet. Ua 75¢ 7.00
White Pinei3... sass: Sto IZ inches 2.206503 15c - 1.00 7.00
Gig titra oes. 12 to 18 inches ............ 20¢ 1.50 12.00
GO 90% Ae aa 18 to 24 inches ............ 30¢ 2.50
Dwarf Mt. Pine,...... 6 to 10 inches bushy...20c 1.50
do ...---10 to 15 inches bushy...80¢ 2.50
Nor. - shan has Spruce, 6 to 12 inches ............ 15e =: 11.00 6 .00
Seale Shute 12 to 18 inches ............20¢ 1.50 10.00
ae Sooeteens 18 to 24 inches ............ 30c¢ 2.50 18.00
i CO pean yt ate A 2 to 3 feet........00. ebetee 40c 3.50
Colerado Blue Spruce, 4 to 8 inches.............. 45e 4.00
POA ot ak aees 8 to 12 inches............. 60c 5.50
Balsany Piro: 4 to 8 inches............ ..10¢ 75 5.00
7 Sig el Se A 8 to 12 inches ............ lic 1.00 8.00
GO) et ces ato Zee ee 30c —_: 2.50 18.00

GO fx ees 3 £0'S TOOb.Re ccavssvandbses 40¢ 3.00

YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA. 15

Flowering Shrubs and Bulbs.

PEONIES—Double, very hardy and showy, either pink or
white, bulbs each, 30 cents, $2.00 per 10.

SPIREA—A beautiful shrub for the flower garden of th
easiest culture, hardy, 30 cents each, $2.50 per 10.

HONEYSUCKLE—(Upright or Bush) extremely hardy and
easily grown, very beautiful and desirable, either pink or white
blossoms, followed by beautiful waxy red berries which hang
on till late in season in abundance. State color desired; 35
cents each, $3 00 per 10.

HoNEYSUCKLE—(Trumpet) a beautiful hardy climber with
delicate trumpet shaped flowers. blooms constantly, from early
summer until hard frosts in fall; desirable; 30 cents each ;
$2.50 per 10.

Litac—(Purple and White) very hardy and well known, a
very fragrant and early bloomer. 25c each, $2.00 per 10, $10.00
per 100.

STRAWBERRY TREE, (Am. Wahoo or Burning bush)—A
native ; has handsome foliage and in Autumn has fine three
cornered berries colored pink which open with the first hard
freeze showing a bright crimson, which is just beneath the
outer shuck or covering, very desirable and hardy. 2 to 4 feet,
30c each, $2.50 per 10. |

BirTeR SweEET—A hardy native climber, has yellow
fiowers in summer followed by round orange colored berries in
Autumn which open similar to those of the Wahoo and about
the same color beneath the shuck. 30c each, $2.50 per 10.

VIRGINIA CREEPER, (Am. Ivoy)—One of the most vigorous
and hirdy climbers, foliage becomes a rich crimson in Autumn;
vely desirable for walls etc. 30c each, $2.0 per 10.

WILD GRAPE—A native along the streams of So. Dak.
very hardy and vigorous grower. It is very desirable for arbors
or screens or to train on walls, it isa great producer of fruit
although not of first quality, will be prized by those living too
far north to raise the better varieties of grapes. 380c each, $2.50
per 10.

RosEs—A1]l roses should be protected in winter by laying
down and covering with dirt to secure best results.

AFRICAN BLack—Hardy, avery dark red almost black. 30
cents each, $2.50 per 10.

CINNAMON AND HUNDRED LEAF—Well known. 30c each,
$2.50 per 10,

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16 THE E. Y. E. NURSERIES

BLusH—A vigorous grower, profuse bloomer and very
hardy, flowers are very pale almost white, very double. 30c each,
$2.50 per 10..

DAMASK, WHITE SCoTCH AND YELLOW ScoTcH.—All per-
fectly hardy and desirable. 35c each, $3.00 per 10.

PRINCEss ADELAIDE—June moss, pale blush medium size
and good form. A vigorous grower very desirable and hardy.
40c each, $3.50 per 10.

In conclusion will say that I have endeavored to givea
fair and impartial description of varieties throughout although
somewhat condensed on account of space. All letters of in-
quiry and all orders will receive prompt attention, if.addressed’
to

GEO. H. WHITING,
Yankton, South Dakota

Owr1ne to the frequent inquiries for pruning shears and

= knives, I have decided to add them to my stock, as only a few

of the hardware stores in the country towns keep them in stock.

THE “HENRY” PRUNING SHEAR,

For one hand, with malleable iron handle, blade of the
best of steel, coil spring, entire length 84% inches, durable and
well made; see cut. For vruning or making cuttings with ease |
and rapidity this tool is unequalled ; will cut alimb1 inch in
diameter; each by mail, postpaid 90c; by express or freight,
purchaser to pay charges, 75c. ;

I intended also to have the knife illustrated by cut but was
spade wae in getting electrotype.

PRUNING KNIFE.

A good strong durable knife, good size; a good strong hooked
‘blade made of the best steel with brown wooden handle, made to
close like an ordinary pocket knife. A good article in every
respect, for trimming; it is enough better than an ordinary
Knife to pay for itself in two days work, makes a smoother

cut than the shears. Each by mail postpaid $100, by express or

freight, purchaser to pay charges, 90c

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REFERENCES BY PERMISSION.

First NATIONAL BANK, Yankton. Sis tinscaecds ote UE Dakota
First NATIONAL BANK, ineer spaseesaneeeSOUth Dakota
KINGSBURY COUNTY BANK, DeSmet..............:...South Dakota
FaRMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, Iroquois............South Dakota
POSTMASTER, ESMOnG............cceceeceeceeeeceecsseeceese SOUtH Dakota