Space will not permit us to give detailed instructions for the cultivation of the different varieties of nuts. 

 Chestnuts, Walnuts and Hickories, however, will succeed if given the same treatment as apple or pear trees, and 

 should be planted about the same distance apart, with the exception of the Dwarf English Walnut, which may 

 be planted much closer. Filberts require no other culture than occasional pruning. Almonds should be given the 

 same culture as the peach, to which they are closely allied. We cannot supply nuts of any of the varieties offered. 

 Hundred and thousand rates of any tvill be given xipon application. 

 PARAGON CHESTNUT. been offered and find Paragon by far superior in every 



The ne plus ultra of chestnuts. As great an improve- ^ay to all others. The illustration of the tree in bear- 

 ing is from a photograph of one on our grounds. The 

 one of nuts is from nature and does not exaggerate. 

 Grafted, 5 to 6 ft., ea., 75c; 3 for $2.00. Seedlings, 2 to 

 3 ft., ea., 35c; 3 for $1.00; doz., $8.50. 8 to 4 ft., ea., 

 • 50c; 8 for $1.25; doz., $5.00. 

 American or Sweet. The well- 

 known chestnut of the forest. 

 In sweetness and delicacy of 

 flavor or as a shade tree it is 

 unsurpassed. Of fine growth 

 and one of the best for avenue 

 planting, being handsome and 

 symmetrical. 3 to 4 ft., ea., 

 30c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50. 5 to 

 6 ft., ea., 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., 



$2.00. 6 to 8 ft., ea., 30c; 3 for 



75c; doz., $2.50. " 

 Japan GiaoU Quite distinct from the European va- 



ment upon the Common Natural or American Chest- 

 nut of the woods, as is the Bartlett upon the natural or 

 wild pear of the hedge row. The nuts are three or f our 

 times the size of ordinary chestnuts, very beautiful in 

 appearance and equally sweet and rich in quality. Tree 

 of rapid growth, very hardy, begins bearing young 

 and produces enormous crops annually ^Ve have 



tested every variety of improved chestnuts that has 



rieties and one of the most valuable of all our introduc- 

 tions from Japan. The leaf is long and narrow like a 

 peach and dark green, making a very ornamental lawn 

 tree; comes into bearing at two to three years of age. 

 While yet in the nursery rows. ^ to 4 feet high, they 

 are sometimes heavily laden with nuts of enormous size, 

 measuring 4 to 6 inches around and running 3 to 7 in a 

 burr. Their early bearing and great productiveness ot 

 such enormous nuts are the wonder and admiration of 

 all who see them. Matures early. Its early bearing and 

 dwarf habit make it very desirable for the home 

 grounds. 2 to 3 ft., ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75. 3 

 to 4 ft., ea., 30o; 8 for 7oc; doz., $2.50. 



