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GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., BALTIMORE, MD. 



Nursery Department. 



HAYING engaged the services of an experi- 

 enced nurseryman, we are now prepared to 

 furnish, our patrons with a full line of Fruit, Shade 

 and Ornamental trees and Roses at greatly re- 

 duced prices, and saving to the cus- 

 tomer the agents' commissions. Our 

 stock will be first-class in every re- 

 spect, as we deal only with the best 

 houses. 



Special prices in large lots. 

 As our space is limited we will de- 

 scribe a few of the choicest kinds, 

 but give below the names of other 

 varieties well known to the public. 



When the purchaser is not well 

 acquainted with the fruit by name, 

 he would do well to leave the selec- 

 tion to us, briefly stating at what 

 season he wishes the fruit to ripen; 

 and in such case we will exercise 

 our best judgment in making a ju- 



dicious and 

 sorts of good 

 Prompt att 

 questing infc 



SUMMER APPLES. 



Yellow Transparent.— A Russian apple of great value; 

 above medium size, roundish oblate; slightly conical; 

 skin a clear white, changing to a pale yellow when fully 

 matured; a remarkably early bearer; very prolific; tree 

 a vigorous and upright grower; gives general satisfac- 

 tion; does well everywhere, and ripens among the earliest. 

 July. 50 cts. each. $4.80 doz. 



Early Harvest.— Rather large, round; yellow; flesh 

 nearly white, tender, juicy, crisp, with a rich, sprightly, 

 subacid flavor; tree a moderate grower and very produc- 

 tive; taking all its qualities into consideration, this has 

 no superior among early apples. June and July. 50 cts. 

 each. §4.80 doz. 



AUTUMN APPLES. 



Gravenstein. — Large, roundish, striped with red; flesh 

 tender, juicy, very rich, subacid, high flavor; productive, 

 handsome and excellent; fine in all localities. August. 

 25 cts. each, $2.40 doz, 



Oldenburg. (Duchess of Oldenburg.)— A Russian va- 

 riety of very handsome appearance and great value; tree 

 very hardy, vigorous, and an abundant bearer; fruit me- 

 dium to large, golden yellow, nearly covered with streaks 

 of crimson; flesh tender, juicy, pleasant; valuable for 

 market. August. 50 cts. each, $4.80 doz. 



WINTER APPLES. 



Fankford's Seedling.— Origin Kent Co., Md. Tree 

 hardy and a good bearer, bearing annual crops; fruit of 

 large size, striped; quality excellent; keeps till April. 

 This new sort possesses many valuable qualities, and 

 will no doubt become a popular sort for late winter use. 

 50 cts. each. $4.80 doz. 



York Imperial — Medium; whitish, shaded with crim- 

 son in the sun; firm, crisp, juicy, .pleasant, mild subacid. 

 Tree moderately vigorous and productive. A popular 

 Pennsylvania variety. November to February. 50 cts. 

 each. $4.80 doz. 



profitable selection of the standard 

 I trees. 



;ention will be given to all letters re- 

 )rmation. 



It is expected that orders for trees 

 from those with whom we have no 

 acquaintance will be accompanied 

 with the cash or a suitable refer- 

 ence. 



Our customers are requested to 

 notify us instantly of any errors that 

 may be committed in filling their 

 orders, so that we may at once make 

 ample amends, as we desire to con- 

 duct our business in all respects 

 satisfactorily to those who favor us 

 with their confidence. 



Address all orders for Nursery 

 Stock to 



Nursery Department, 

 GRIFFITH & TURNER CO. 



Mammoth Black Twig. (A rkansas Paragon. ^Origi- 

 nated in Arkansas. A seedling of the Winesap, which it 

 resembles, but it is superior in many ways. Large, deep 

 red; subacid; early and abundant bearer, and a good 

 keeper; the tree is a strong grower and roots well. This 

 valuable winter apple has few equals. December to 

 April. 50 cts. each. $4.80 doz. 



ADDITIONAL VARIETIES. 



Red Astraclian, S. Carolina Red June, S. Tetof- 

 sky, S. Fall Pippin, A. Smokehouse, A. Ben Davis, 

 W. Bentley's Sweet, W. Berry Red, W. Fallawater, 

 A. Winesap, W. Nansemond Beauty, W. Rome 

 Beauty, W. 25 cts. each. $2.40 doz. $18 per hun- 

 dred. 



Crab Apples, 60 cts. each. $6 doz. 



PEARS. 



Blight Proof. — This ironclad against blight is indeed 

 an acquisition. It seems to have inherited all the health 

 and vigor of its parent, the Sand Pear. The fruit is large 

 to very large, conical, smooth, with beautiful greenish 

 yellow surface; flesh is tender and very juicy; the tree is 

 an upright, strong and handsome grower; bears young 

 and enormously. Should be in every collection where a 

 good fruit and annual bearer is desired. First-rate for 

 market. August and September. 75 cts. each. $7.20 doz. 



Garber.— A seedling of the Japan Hybrid, raised by 

 Dr. J. B. Garber, of Pennsylvania; resembles Keiffer, yet 

 is larger, of better quality and very productive, and es- 

 pecially valuable for canning. Tree a strong grower, 

 bears early and abundantly. Bound to win favor for 

 market. Free from blight. September and October. 75 

 cts. each. $7.20 doz, 



Keiffer, Flemish, Beauty, Bartlett, Seckel. 50 cts. 

 each. $5.00 doz. 



FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 60 HOW AND WHEN TO SPRAY. 



