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NURSERY DEPARTMENT. 



WE offer in this de- 

 partment only such 

 varieties of fruits 

 and ornamental 

 plants and trees as may suit 

 the localities of such persons 

 into whose hands this cata- 

 logue !may fall. We sell 

 good stock because we deal 

 with the best houses, prop- 

 erly handled, ready to do the 

 best service for the planter 

 who is willing to supply the 

 simple conditions necessary 

 for success. We solicit our 

 orders, and will cheerfully 

 supply any information de- 

 sired as to varieties, loca- 

 tion, etc. 



As our space is limited, we 

 will describe a few of the 

 choicest Isinds, but give be- 

 low the names of other va- 

 rieties well known to the 

 public. 



FRUIT. 



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 up- 

 right grower; gives general satisfaction; does well 

 everywhere, and ripens among the earliest. July. 



50c. eacli. $4.80 per doz. $18.00 per 100. 



EARLY HARVEST.— Rather large, round; yellow 

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

 sprightly, subacid flavor; tree a moderate grower 

 and very productive; taking all its qualities into 

 consideration, this has no superior among early ap- 

 ples. June and July. 



50c. eacb. $4.80 per dozen. $18.00 per 100. 



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. 



50c. each. $4.80 per doz. $18.00 per 100. 



OLDENBURG (Dncbess of Oldenburg).— A 

 Russian variety of very handsome appearance and 

 great value; tree very hardy, vigorous, and an 

 abundant bearer; fruit medium to large, golden 

 yellow, nearly covered with streaks of crimson; 

 flesh tender, juicy, pleasant; valuable for market. 

 August. 



50c. each. ^4.80 per doz. $.18.00 per 100. 



WINTER APPLES. 



LANKPORD'S SEEDLING.— Origin, Kent Co., 

 Md. Tree hardy and a good bearer, bearing an- 

 nual crops; fruit of large size, striped; quality ex- 

 cellent; keeps till April. This new sort possesses 

 many valuable qualities, and will no doubt become 

 a popular sort for late winter use. 



50c. each. $4.80 per doz. $18.00 per 100. 



YORK IMPERIAL or JOHNSON'S FINE WIN- 

 TEB.— Medium: whitish, shaded with crimson in the 

 sun: firm, crisp, juicy, pleasant mild, subacid. Tree 

 moderately vigorous and productive. A popular Penn- 

 sylvania variety. November to February. 



50c. eacli. $4.80 per doz. $18.00 per 100. 



MAMMOTH BLACK TWIG (Arkansas Para- 

 STon). — Originated 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 win- 

 ter apple has few equals. December to April. 



50c. each. $4.80 per doz. $18.00 per 100. 



ADDITIONAL VARIETIES. 



Red Astrachan, S. Carolina Red June, S, 

 Tetofsky, S. Fall Pippin, A. Smokelionse, A. 

 Ben Davis, W. Bentley's Sweet, W. Berry 

 Red, W. Fallwater, A. Winesap, W. 

 Nansemond Beanty, W. Rome Beanty, W, 

 35c. each. $2.40 per doz. $15.00 per 100. 



CRAB APPLES.— 60c. each. $6.00 per doz. 



PEARS. 



KOONCE.— Originated in Ilhnois. It is exceedingly 

 early; in fact, the entire crop is marketed before the 

 early harvest. Most early Pears rot at the core, and do 

 not ship well, but the Koonce is an excellent shipper. It 

 can be nicked green, and will color up beautifully in a 

 few days. The fruit is medium to large, very handsome; 

 surface yellow, one side covered with a bright carmine, 

 containing brown dots; stem meaty and short; quality 

 very good, spicy, juicv and sweet. Far ahead of any 

 other early Pear. The Koonce is a vigorous grower, free 

 from blight, heavy and productive, and an annual bearer. 

 In the spring of 1894 a heavy late frost killed all the 

 Pears in that section of Illinois, with the exception of 

 Koonce; it escaped with a fair crop; the foliage of most 

 varieties was turned black, and in many varieties the 

 one-year-old wood was killed, but the Koonce was not 

 hurt in any way; the foliage remained green and bright 

 through it all. Summing up the good points, we can say: 

 It is very early; free from blight; heavy bearer; frost 

 proof; does not rot at core. 



50c. each. 3 for SI. 35. 



VERMONT BEAUTY.— In color it is a rich yellow, 

 with a beautiful bright carmine cheek. The fruit is of 

 medium size, and the flesh is of the iinest quahty, being 

 rich, juicy and aromatic. The tree is a fine grower, of 

 very thrifty habit and perfectly hardy. Its season of 

 ripening, which is after the Seckel and before the winter 

 Pears are ripe, makes it particularly valuable. 



50c. each. 



for mi.25. 



&GARBER.— A seedling of the Japan Hybrid, 

 raised by Dr. J. B. Garber, of Pennsylvania; resem- 

 bles Keiffer, yet is larger, of better quality, and 

 very productive, and especially for canning, iree 

 a strong grower, bears early and abundantly. 

 Bound to win favor for market. Free from blight. 

 September and October. 



40c. each. $4 00 per doz. S35.00 per 100. 



KEIFFER.— The old, well-known, reliable and paying 

 variety. 



40c. each. $4 00 per do?:, |»30.00 per 100. 



