Curculio Proof Plums. 



Until some recent introductions Plum Growing was 

 attended with much uncertainty, on account of the 

 ravages of the curculio, few having 

 the courage to plant them. • Since the 

 Japan's, Spauldmg and Golden Beauty, 

 have proven proof against that dreaded 

 insect, a new interest has been given 

 to Plum culture, and the industry can 

 be engaged in with pleasure and cer- 

 tainty of success. 



KBLSEY'S JAPAN — Very large, 

 yellow, overspread with rich crimson, 

 with a delicate bloom ; flesh firm, melt- 

 ting, rich and juicy. Remarkably 

 small pit, tree a vigorous grower and 

 very prolific. Fruit ripens late, and is 

 a good shipper. 



ABUNDANCE. (Japan) As its 



name indicates, is immensely produc- 

 tive, frequently bending the trees to 

 the ground at two or three years of age. 

 Very strong grower, fruit medium size, 

 dark red, delicious quality, very early, 

 ripening in advance of other Plums. 

 Although the curculio stings this 

 plum the eggs fail to hatch, consequently the fruit 

 is not damaged. 



SPAULDING.— This grand Plum is also cur- 

 culio proof, tree a wonderful grower, with large rich 

 dark foliage; fruit is large, yellowish green, flesh pale 

 yellow, exceedingly firm and of sugary sweetness, 

 sprightly and very rich, parting readily from the 



Spaulding Plum. 



small stone. Much the character, though superior to Green Gagei excellent" for canning. 



<xOL HEN BEAUTY. — A native annual sort, certain and enormous bearer, 



of medium sized handsome golden yellow plums of most excellent quality, 

 especially adapted for cooking. It is a late variety and curculio or otner insects 

 have no effect upon it, and have never failed to produce heavy crops. 



Any of the above choice Plums, SO cents each ; 4 for $1.00. post- 

 paid. Or pot-chaser can select one of each for $1.00, postpaid. 



Two year old trees of the above Plants by express, purchaser 

 paying charges, 40 cents each ; 3 of our choice for $1.00. 



PEHCHES 



Peaches are of such easy culture, rapid growth and early bearers, that every 

 one should have a bounteous supply, for there is no more luscious fruit. 



LOVBTT'S WHITE. — Is a perfect freestone, large size, handsome, pure 

 creamy white, tree very hardy. An annual and abundant bearer, flesh white 

 and of very best quality. It does not crack nor spot with mildew, as do most 

 white peaches. Ripening last of September 



MOUNTAIN ROSE The best and largest early peach, white, with 



handsome red cheek, excellent, productive nd reliable. 



CHAIR'S CHOICE.— Is of largest siz , deep yellow, with red cheek, flesh 

 very firm and an excellent shipper. Valuable for canning. 



ELBEKTA. — A seedling of the Chinese Cling, though entirely free-stone. 

 Large yellow, with red cheek, juicy and of excellent quality, flesh yellow and 

 melting, very valuable ; planted largely in the South. 



WONDERPUL.-Tlie most valuable late yellow peach. As large as the 

 Globe, as late or later than Smock, remarkable grower, enormous bearer. Many 

 specimens measure 11 to 12 inches around, and weigh as many ounces ; rich 



f;olden yellow with red cheek, very handsome, high flavored and delicious; 

 reestone. (See illustration below). 



GLOBE. — Very large ; rich golden yellow, flesh yellow, firm, juicy and 

 excellent. Middle of September. 



Any of the above Peaches, 30 cents each ; 6 for $1.00 ; or pur- 

 chaser can have one of each of the six varieties for $1.00, postpaid. 



BUFFALO BERRY. 



An iron-clad fruit for the frozen North, as well as the burning South. A 

 fruit for everybody everywhere. A great novelty and a most decided acqui- 

 sition. It is a tree-like shrub, attaining a height of ten feet when full grown ; 

 of compact symmetrical habit. Leaves numerous and silvery white. It would 

 be an ornament in any yard for its foliage alone ; but when laden with its rich r 

 dense clusters of crimson fruit from early summer, through fall and entire jj 



winter, it is a sight long to be remembered. The fruit is round, smooth and 



glossy, resembling in size, form and color, the cultivated red Currant. 



The fruit forms in clusters to the very tips of the branches. It is a con- 



stant, annual and prolific bearer, entirely hardy, having endured 60° m 



below zero and produced fruit in abundance the following summer. Before L . 

 being touched by frost it is very acid; freezing subdues it until it becomes so J 

 rich and palatable that as a dessert fruit in midwinter it is without a rival ; w ' 

 while for jellies, it is claimed by epicures to equal in delicious flavor the famous ® ( 

 Guava. It is a near relative to the Eleagnus Longipes though even hardier, H 

 and claimed to be of superior quality. Making a very desirable companion B 

 and succession to that worthy fruit bearing shrub. For best results they should 

 be planted in clusters of not less than three, as the male and female blossoms S° 

 are produced on different plants. 25 cents each ; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



Special No. 4. 



Three Buffalo Berry, one Dwarf June i, 

 Berry, one Eleagnus Longipes, and ojxc S> 

 Crandall Currant for $1.00, postpaid. 3 



QUINCES. I 



MEECH'S PROLIFIC— Is a vigorous, upright grower, enormously pro- S 



ductive of very large handsome fruit, which is frequently produced at two 

 years of age. Fruit matures early, is of best quality, cooks as tender as an 

 apple and makes an excellent jelly. 



CHAMPION. — Is unsurpassed in vigor of growth and early bearing, fre- 

 quently producing heavy crops while yet in the nursery rows. Fruit of im- 

 mense size, measuring twelve to fifteen inches around and weighing 16 to 20 

 ounces. Flesh tender and very fine quality. Either one of the above quinces 20 

 cents each, postpaid; 2 year old, 30 cents each, by express at purchaser's expense. 



"UQonderful 1 



YBI- X & | 



x Bearing muMiu. * 



Makes a handsome lawn tree, producing berries 

 at 4 to 5 years of age, that ripen early in the season 

 and contin e all summer. The foliage is valuable 

 for silkworms, and the fruit excellent for chickens, 

 as well as a fine table dessert. The late Henry Ward 

 Beecher said he regarded it as an indispensable 

 addition to every fruit garden, and that he would 

 rather have one Downing Mulberry tree than a straw- 

 berry bed. 50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



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