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D, M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH, 



Few investments made by farmers will return a larger profit in the course of a few years than the 

 planting of forest trees on uncultivated land, or on land cultivated at a loss. The time is rapidly coming 

 when land covered with our best forest trees will be of great value. 



EVERGREEN JREE SEEDS. 



General Cultural Directions will be Found at Bottom of Previous Page. 



mense quantities of the white pine lumber so well known, 

 throughout the country. About 2,800 seeds per ounce. 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 3ac; % Lb. 60c; LI). $2.00 



NORWAY SPRUCE (Abies excelsa^.— Well known as one 

 of our most beautiful evergreen trees. It is hardy, of rapid 

 growth, and forms a dense, close screen, or hedge. About 

 20,000 seeds to the pound. Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 



SILVER FIR (^6iespec#i?iafa).— An important timber tree 

 which grows to a large size. When young the trees are tender 

 and easily injured by frost, but as they grow larger are en- 

 tirely hardy. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



WHITE, OR WEYMOUTH PINE CPinus strobus-). -The 

 most majestic and valuable of all our native pines; thrives 

 best in light sand with clay subsoil, and prefers plains and 

 broad river valleys to higher lands. It has furnished im- 



SCUlCn PINb (Pinus sylvestris). — Very hardy; grows 

 surely and rapidly on nearly every variety of soil, forming a 

 beautiful tree; invaluable for a wind break. About 4,800 seeds 

 per ounce. Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



AMERICAN ARBOR WTJB {Tliuja ocddentalis). —^el^om. 

 over thirty feet high. Grows well imder cultivation, and 

 makes one of the best hedges for a screen and wind break. 

 It is best grown from seed, and the seedlings transplanted. 

 About 20,000 seeds per ounce. Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ^ Lb. 60c r 

 Lb. $2.00 



DECIDUOUS TREE SEEDS. 



It is very essential to sow the seeds of deciduous trees at the proper time, and those with hard shells like the locusts 

 should be planted in the fall or placed in boxes with sand, and exposed to frost before planting, otherwise they may lie in 

 the ground from one to three years without sprouting. If too late in the spring to expose them to the action of the frost, 

 pour water which is nearly boiling over the seeds and let it stand till cool, when a portion of the seed will have swollen; pick 

 these out and scald the rest again, continuing till all have swollen. 



The seed of the other deciduous trees on our list should be planted from the middle of April to the middle of May, in 

 drills about two feet apart, and covered to the proper depth, or about twice the diameter of the seed. 



WHITE BIRCH (Setula ai?)a).— Valuable for ornamental EUROPEAN LARCH ( Larix Eui-opoea).— Groves to a large 

 planting and a favorite wood for shoe pegs, spools, bobbins size and makes excellent timber. The seed should be sown 



and similar small articles. The birch prefers a cool, humid 

 climate, and is readily propagated from seed. The seed thrives 

 best on new ground. It scarcely admits of any covering, but 

 will grow if simply pressed into the ground with the feet 

 When one year old, transplant into nursery rows. When two 



in a half shady situation. Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 26c; ^ Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 



WHITE MULBERRY (Moms a?6a).— Desirable for feeding 

 silk worms. Grows readily and rapidly from seed, which 



or three feet high, set out the young trees where they are to should not be covered too deep as it is quite small. It de 



remain. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



WHITE ASH (Fraxinus Americana). — Requires a moist, 

 deep soil, on which it will grow very rapidly. It deserves 

 special attention from those who wish to grow trees for tim- 

 ber. Succeeds best from seed, which should be planted like 



corn, where the trees are to stand, but not over an inch in , „ , , - - 



depth. When grown singly it is very ornamental, forming a ™a/?s a fine hedge and wind break. It bears very young, 



lights in a warm, dry soil, and will succeed in almost any 

 place that will produce a good corn crop. Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 3^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



RUSSIAN MULBERRY._of rapid growth, resembling the 

 apple tree, in habit, with a grayish bark and drooping 

 branches. It is very easily cultivated and kept in dwarf form ; 



large round head. About 1,200 seeds per ounce. 

 2 Oz. 15c; 3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



EUROPEAN ASH (Fraxinus ea;ceZsior).— Succeeds best in 

 rather a warm climate; thrives upon the plains in deep soils, 

 but does poorly on stiff clay or light sandy soils. Its timber 

 is valuable in carriage making and manufacturing, About 600 

 seeds per ounce. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb, 60c. 



HONEY LOCUST (Gleditschia triacanthos).— On account 



Oz. 10c; ^^^ the fruit is similar to the blackberry, varying in flavor 

 from sub-acid to sweet. In cold regions especially, this 

 should prove a very valuable variety for its timber, shade and 

 fruit. About 20,000 seeds per ounce. Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 ^Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



YELLOW LOCUST (Bobinia pseudo-acacia').— This tree 

 grows so rapidly that railroad ties may be cut from it ten 

 years from the planting of the seed, while the durability of 

 its timber is well known; fence posts of it having stood for 



of its rapidity of growth and durability of the timber, we gj^ty years. Culture same as for Honey Locust. One ounce 



regard this as one of the most valuable of our native trees, 

 It is not so liable to injury by the borer as the common 

 Locust, and does not sprout from the root to such an extent 

 as to become troublesome. The seed should be treated with 

 hot water, otherwise it might lie in the ground from one to 

 three years without sprouting. Take up and heel in or cover 

 the plants in the fall, and set out the next spring. After one 

 or two seasons' growth, they become perfectly hardy. About 

 2,800 seeds per pound. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c: 



contains about 1,000 seeds. 

 Lb. 50c. 



EUROPEAN LINDEN (TUia Eur opoaa). -WooA very 

 white, light, not liable to crack, and much prized for cabinet 

 work, and the panels of carriages. It should be planted 

 by all bee keepers, as no flower yields better honey nor 

 in greater abundance. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h. Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



FRUIT TREE Seeds. 



APPLE— Apple seeds do not produce the same varieties, 

 but generally give a hardy, though inferior sort, and upon 

 these seedlings are grafted or budded the finer varieties. The 

 seeds may be planted in the fall, in rows two feet apart, or 

 they may be planted in early spring, but in that case the 

 seed must first be mixed with damp sand and frozen, after 

 which care must be taken that they do not become dry before 

 planting. As soon as the plants are up, they should be well 

 cultivated, and every effort made to secure a vigorous growth 

 the first season. As soon as the plants are large enough they 

 may be budded in the summer or grafted in the spring. 

 About 1,300 seeds per ounce. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. I5c. 

 Lb. 35c; postpaid. $10.00 per 100 Lbs. by freight or express, 

 at purchaser's expense. 



CHERRY, MAHALEB — used as stocks when dwarf trees 

 are wanted. Culture same as the above. Cherry stones, 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



CHERRY, MAZZARD—This is the stock used for standard 

 trees. Success is much more certain if the seed is planted in 

 the fall, as it is very diSicult to keep it in good condition 

 through winter. The general culture should be the same as 

 for the apple, except that budding should be employed 

 instead of grafting. About 350 seeds per ounce. Cherry 

 stones, Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; H Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



PEACH. — Plant three inches deep in nursery rows three 

 feet apart, in the fall, or if delayed until spring, crack the 

 pits and plant the kernels only. They should be large enough 

 to bud the first season, and may be profitably set in orchards 

 two years from planting. Peach stones. Lb. 25c: postpaid. 

 $3.00 per 100 Lbs., by freight or express, at purchaser's 

 expense. 



PEAR.—Success will depend very largely upon having a 

 deep, rich., moist soil, as this is essential to vigorous growth. 

 Plant and cultivate like the apple, and bud when large 

 enough. Every effort should be made to secure a rapid and 

 vigorous growth from the first. About 1,200 seeds per ounce. 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



PLUM._The directions given for planting apples will also 

 apply to plums, except the pits should be planted further 

 apart in the row. The varieties raised from seed will be 

 hardy, vigorous stalks upon which to graft the choicer sorts. 

 Plum stones, Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



QUINCE._,Quinces generally produce the same variety 

 from seed, but occasionally vary. The general culture and 

 requirements of soil are the same as for the pear, except that 

 they are not budded. About 1,100 seeds per ounce. Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



