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HARRISON'S NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD. 



THE NEW AUTUMN APPLE. 



With the introduction of the Myrick Apple we have no hesitancy in saying that it is one of the most 

 promising- new autumn sorts we have ever seen. The origin of tlie parent tree is slirouded in mystery. 

 It was purciiased from a Rochester firm for a Wealthy, and was planted in an orchard of Baldwins and 

 Kings in the Central Hudson Valley. Its beauty and splendid quality attracted the owner and the fruit 

 soon became a neighborhood favorite. Our attention was first called to the fruit by Prof. W. G. Johnson 

 of the American Agriculturist, who secured control of the tree in November, 1902. 



Writing- us. Professor Johnson says: "I wish you could see the sample of the Myrick Apple I have 

 in my office. It is certainly the handsomest thing I have ever seen in the apple line. 



"Prof. H. H. Hume, formerly State Horticulturist of North Carolina, but now of Florida, was in to 

 see me a few days ago. He is a Canadian from the apple belt and has traveled extensively through 

 the fruit sections. He said he had never seen anything that approached it from the standpoint of 

 beauty. 



"The underground color is a rich, waxy, yellow, overlaid with splashes of reddish pink. The 

 quality is more surprising than its general appearance. 



"J. H. Hale, who sampled it in my office, said it was better than York Imperial. The fine general 

 appearance of. the apple reflects the character of the growth of the tree. 



"I have never seen a more vigorous, luxuriant foliage. A growth of six or seven feet is not uncom- 

 mon for two-year-old trees from the bud." 



Description. — It is primarily an autumn apple, being in its prime in November and December. 

 General form is roundish with vertictil section, roundish, oblate and cross-section, roundish ribbed 

 size; large, ranging froin 2% to 3i/^ inches and larger. The cavity is large, regular, rather deep, with 

 gradual slope and russet markings. The stem is slender and downy, being from 1 14 to 1 1/^ inches in 

 length. 



The basin of the apex is regular, medium, with gradual steep and furrow markings. Calyx, seg- 

 ments large, converging and reflexed at tip. Eye medium or large and colored. The surface is smooth, 

 except fine undulations and ribbing. The surface is smooth, color yellow, lightly marked with mixed 

 red; short, broken stripes of bright crimson. Texture is fine, breaking and juicy. Flavor a rich sub- 

 acid, very good quality. 



The good qualities of the Myrick Apple are many. It should find a place in every home orchard. 

 If you want something exceptionally fine, add this splendid apple to your list. Only a limited number 

 of trees are available. Write at once — first come, first served. 



Two-year Trees, 6 to 7 feet, at $2.50 each per dozen, $25.00 



Two-year Trees, 5 to 6 feet, at $2.00 each per dozen, 20.00 



HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 



Each. Dozen. 100 



Fox Gloves, assorted — white, purple, spotted and pink, clump?, field grown.... 10c. $1.00 $8.00 



Columbine, assorted 10c. 1.00 8.00 



Lark-Spurs, assorted 10c. 1.00 8.00 



Eulalies, 2 varieties 10c. 1.00 8.00 



Hardy Phlox, 10 varieties 10c. 1.00 8.00 



Hardy Carnations, 3 varieties 10c. 1.00 8.00 



Dahlias, 40 varieties 10c. 1.00 8.00 



Cannas, 30 leading varieties 10c. 1.00 8.00 



Pseonies, 3 varieties — white, rose and pink 25c. 2.50 16.00 



Caladium (elephant's ears) 25c. 2.50 .... 



Gladiolas, assorted 5c. 25c. 2.00 



