New northern fruits of superior value

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THE EICKE APPLE.

This valuable new winter apple originated at Omaha, Nebr., from seed planted 18

In 1891 it bore

ga total of 70 bushels of

The tree commenced bearing when 8 year old and has been a regular and a-

bundaut bearer every year since; but as it was ‘‘only a seedling” no special account of its
actual yield was kept till 1890, when it produced 173 bushels of apples.

223 bushels, in 1892 10 bushels and in 1893 20 bushels;

years ago.

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marketable fruit of excellent quality in 4 years.
ing by so young a tree appears the more remarkable from the fact that it produced 30

fruit-

Such heavy

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showy, smooth

fine,

bushels of splendid fruit during ’92 and ’93, the years of the great western apple failure,

that was occasioned by the ravages of the leaf blight fungus, which destroyed the vitality
of the foliage in the spring of 1892 and also the crop of that season, and enfeebled the
trees to such a degree that they had not strength enough left to produce fruit buds for the
next seasons crop, hence the two successive failures throughout the prairie States. The
Eicke tree successfully resisted the attack of this blight, remaining entirely sound, while
most of the other trees in the same orchard were more or less effected; it stands therefore
at the head of the list for healthfulness and productiveness, well worthy of extensive dis-
semination. In honor to the originator of so valuable a tree, Henry Eicke, Esq., the Neb-
raska State Horticultural Society at its winter meeting in January 1€93 has given the va-
riety its name. The tree is a vigorous grower, measuring 4 feet in circumference, 18 inch-
es above the ground, with a spread of branches of 30 feet. The fruit is of full medium size,
slightly oblique, and almost overspread with a rich crimson, with stripes and splashes ofa
darker shade. Flesh fine grained, juicy, firm. Flavor mild, pleasant sub-acid of good qual-

THE MILW AUKEE, APPLE.

ity. A splendid table, pie and sauce apple thr ougtiott the winter and spring month Way-
ing been kept in a common cellar with ordinary care in good condition till the new crop
of Duchess apples ripened. ‘This was one. of five. varieties for which the Illinois State
Horticultural Society at its meeting at Dixon, December ’94, awarded the First Prize for
Best Collection of New Apples.

Having secured the scions of the original tree for propagation I am now: prepared
_ to furnish nice first class trees, 5 to 6 feet, top-grafted standard high upon extra bee

ee growing stocks, securely packed, at $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.

Milwaukee.—This fine winter apple—a seedling of the Duchess of Oldenburg—or-
iginated with Geo. Jeflery, Esq., at Milwaukee, Wis. Fruit above medium to large, often
measuring 33 to 4 inches in diameter; oblate in form, smooth and regular in shape. Its

color is a bright crimson with darker stripes and splashes, all shading off to a pale yellow
on the under side ; prominent grayish dots are scattered over its surface, which is covered
with bluish bloom—a very handsome fruit, which clearly indicates its Duchess origin.
Its flavo1 is a pleasant, sprightly sub-acid, with decidedly spicy arcma, that gives it a high
character, both as a cooking and table fruit. It is a late keeper, being in its best condi-
tion from January to May. The tree is a strong, healthy grower, making a large, spread-
ing head, and is entirely tardy; an early, regular and abundant bearer and free from mil-
dew and blight. By reason of its many good points it is destined to become a leading va-
riety for market and family use and should be planted in every northern orchard.

A few three year headed top-worked Milwaukee trees, standing yet in nursery row,
were the only trees on my place that produced perfect fruit during the leaf blight season
of 1892. Inthe spring of ’93 they were transplanted into the orchard, and in ’94 they bore
from three to nine fine large apples each. Specimens of these, exhibited at the meeting
of the Illinois State Horticultural Society at Dixon, in December 94 were awarded the
First Premium for Best New Apple.—After eight years of personal testing, fally convinced
of its superior merits, Iam now enabled to furnish first class top-worked trees, 5 to 6 feet,
on extra hardy, congenial stocks, at $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.

= ie -—Hamilton.—

48 Se Another of Mr. Jeff-

ery’s seedlings; a
most beautiful, vig-
orous, symmetrical
tree with large, thick
bluish-green foliage;
Without exception
the best winter ap-
ple tree yet produc-
ed. It is entirely
hardy, free from dis-
ease, an early bear-
er and exceedingly
productive. Fruit
fullmedium, round;

greenish yellow,

with a pale carmine
blush. Flavor plea-
sant sub-acid and of
good quality. A val-
uable fruit, both for
the kitchen and ta-
ble. and an all-win-
ter keeper. Though

HAMILTON APPLE. not as showy as a
red apple would be for market, its other good points combine to make it a good, honest
variety that the northern planter can well depend upon. Price of trees, 5 to 7 feet, very

e, 75 cents each ; $7.50 per dozen. .

Beecher’s Red Crab.—In this we have a decided acquisition to our canning fruits,
in that the ‘‘mealiness” and “pucker” so objectionable in the crab family are entirely
overcome. In size it is as Jarge as the Whitney, of oblate shape and a bright searlet color;
fine grained and juicy, with a rich, sub-acid flavor of high quality—no trace of tannic acid
being perceptible. Season trom latter part of September to November. The tree is a vig-
orous grower, forming a beautiful, symmetrical top: it is perfectly hardy, free from fun-
gous diseases and an early, regular and profuse bearer. Price of trees, 5to 7 feet, very
fine, 75 cents each ; $7.50 per dozen.

Rocky Mountain Dwarf Cherry.—This wonderful cherry was first discovered in
1878, in the mountains of Larimer Co., Colorado; and a few years later was brought under
cultivation, since which time a marked improvement has taken place frem the original
type. It grows to the height of 4 or 5 feet, with a spread of 6 feet or more, throwing out
numerous branches, which are literally covered with fruit every season. It often commenc-
es to fruit when only two years old. A three year old bush has yielded 16 quarts of fruit,
and a branch 12 inches long, on a two year old bush has yielded SO cherries. The fruit is
jet black when ripe, and in size averages somewhat larger than English Morello, ripening
after all others are gone. In flavor it is akin to the sweet cherries, and is conceeded su-
perior to any fruit grown in Colorado. It is as hardy as a Wyoming sage bush, enduring
a temperature of 40 degrees below zero, without injury to either fruit bud or branch. It
has the best system of roots of any tree or shrub in cultivation, afact that evidently ac-
counts for the wonderful productiveness of plants at such an early age; nor has it ever
suffered from insects or plant dis-
eases. Price of transplanted, nice-
ly branched, stocky, three year old
bushes, 24 to 30 inches high, each

No cts.: dozen $5.00; 100 $35.00.

Clder Raspberry.— This
valuable variety, although not
strictly new—having originated in
north-eastern Iowa about 15 years
ago, has never been ‘“‘pushed” in-
to public notice, aud is therefore
not nearly as largely planted as
other, less worthy sorts, or as its
af merits would warrant. It has been
§ very thoroughly tested ina num-
ber of different localities, and has
made lots of friends wherever
planted. Itis now conceeded to
head the list of black caps in al-
most every point of value, especi-
ally in the Northwest, where oth-
er varieties suffer from severe
freezing. Its points of superiority
may be summed up as follows:
Extreme hardiness; canes ripen-
: ing perfectly every season and
“we ': will stand severest northern win-

OLDER RASPBERRY. ters without injury. Freedom

from scab and other fungous dis-

eases. It is practically drouth-proof, ripening all its fruit into fine, luscious berries, when
Gregg, Doolittle, Ohio, Souhegan and others will often dry up, so that one-half of them
would not be fit to pick. It will produce very much more f.uit than any other variety,
and ripens 6 to 10 days in advance of Gregg. Berries average larger than any other black
cap; are coal black without bloom, having smallest seeds and thickest juice, therefore best
for table use, pies or canning. Canes branch more than any other sort, make a more even
row, With more bearing surface, need no support and never blow down. Fine strong tip
plants, by mail, 60 cents per dozen; by express, not prepaid, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

A General Assortment of Hardy Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Berry Fruit Plants,
Evergreens, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Adapted to the North and West. Top-
Grafted Apple Trees a Specialty. J. ¥. COTTA, NURSERY, CARROLL CO., ILL.