D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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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. 
Eversreen Tree Seeds 
General Cultural Directions will be 
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 
ae seeds to the pound. Oz. lic; 2 Oz. 25c3; % Lb. 40c3 
Lb. $1.50 
SILVER FIR ( Abies pectinata).—An important timber tree 
which grows toalarge size. When young thetrees are tender 
and easily injured by frost, but as they grow larger are en- 
tirely hardy. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
WHITE, OR WEYMOUTH PINE (Pinus 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- 
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mense quantities of the white pine lumber so well known 
throughout the country. About 2,800 seeds per ounce. 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c: % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
SCOTCH PINE (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. lic; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lh. $1.50 
AMERICAN ARBOR VITA (Thuja occidentalis).—Seldom 
over thirty feet high. Grows well under cultivation, and 
makes one of the best hedges for a screen and wind break. 
It is best grown from seed, and the seedlings transplanted. 
Tae seeds per ounce. Qz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c¢; % Lb. 60¢; 
b. $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 (Betula alba).—Valuable for ornamental 
planting and a favorite wood for shoe pegs, spools, bobbins 
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 
or three feet high, set out the young trees where they are to 
remain. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25e; Lb. 75¢ 
WHITE ASH (Fraxzinus 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 
large, round head. About 1,200 seeds per ounce. Oz. 10¢; 
2 Oz. 15e3; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c 
EUROPEAN ASH (Frazinus excelsior).—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. Qz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lh. 60c 
HONEY LOCUST (Gleditschia triacanthos).—On account 
of its rapidity of growth and durability of the timber, we 
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 heelin 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. 15¢; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50e 
EUROPEAN LARCH ( Larix Europea).—Grows to a large 
size and makes excellent timber. The seed should be sown 
in fee: shady situation. Oz. 1idc; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
WHITE MULBERRY (Morus alba).—Desirable for feeding 
silk worms. Grows readily and rapidly from seed, which 
should not be covered too deep, as it is quite small. It de- 
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; 
% 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; 
makes a fine hedge and wind break. It bears very young, 
and 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. 40¢; 
% Lb. 75e;3 Lb. $2.50 
YELLOW LOCUST (Robinia 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 
sixty years. Culture same as for Honey Locust. One ounce 
cones about 1,000 seeds. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; %& Lb. 20c; 
. 50¢ 
EUROPEAN LINDEN (Tilia Europea). — Wood 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 
ae greater abundance. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25e; 
- 75€ 
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. Assoon as the plants are up, they should be well 
cultivated, and every effort made tosecure 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; 20z. 10¢; % Lb. tic; 
Lb.35¢, 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. 15e3 % Lb. 25e; Lb. 75¢ 
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 difficult 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. 
stones, Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 40¢ 
Cherry 
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 verys largely upon having a 
deep, rich, moist soil, as thisis 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. 25ce3 % 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. 10¢; 2 Oz, 15c; *%¢ Lb. 20ce; Lb. 50¢ 
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. 20¢; 
2 Oz. 35c; *%¢ Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
