60 



F. & F. NURSERY CATALOGUE 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT 



We have greatly abridged our former lists, retaining what we believe are the most desirable 

 kinds. We do not attempt here to give cultural directions, further than to state that all fruit 

 trees delight in a good, well-drained soil. We advise enough pruning to admit air and light 

 freely. In small gardens and yards we urge the advisability of using dwarf trees rather than 

 standards, or, if the latter are used, that the heads be kept low. By doing so it will be much easier 

 to treat the trees and to control the insect pests that are so generally distributed throughout 

 the country. 



Intending purchasers who propose planting in large quantity are requested to correspond 

 with us, naming number and sorts of trees wanted, when special quotations will be given. 



APPLES 



The first fruit, both in importance and general 

 culture, is the Apple. Its period, unlike that of 

 other fruits extends nearly or quite through the year. 

 By planting judicious selections of Summer, Autumn 

 and Winter sorts, a constant succession can be easily 

 obtained of this indispensable fruit for family use. 



SUMMER VARIETIES 



Astrachan, Red. Large, nearly covered with 

 deep crimson, overspread with a thick bloom. 

 August. 



Early Harvest. Medium size; round; straw color; 

 tender, sub-acid and fine; productive. August. 



Sweet Bough. Large; pale greenish yellow; 

 tender and sweet. August. 



Yellow Transparent. A very early Russian Apple 

 of good quality. Color pale yellow. Last of 

 Julv. 



AUTUMN VARIETIES 



Duchess of Oldenburg. Medium to large size; 

 skin yellow, streaked with red; flesh juicy and 

 good. September, 



Fall Pippin. Very large, yellow; tender, juicy 

 and rich. October. 



Gravenstein. Large and beautiful; tender, juicy 

 and high flavored. September and October. 



Maiden's Blush. Large, smooth, with a fine, red 

 cheek; flesh white. September and October. 



Wealthy. Medium, roundish; skin smooth, oily, 

 mostly covered with dark red; flesh white, fine, 

 juicy, vinous, sub-acid, very good. Very hardy 

 A variety of great value, on account of its hardi- 

 ness. October. 



WINTER VARIETIES 



red; very pro- 

 Winter Apple. 



Baldwin. Large, deep bright 

 ductive. The most popular 

 January to April. 



Ben Davis. Large, handsome and of fair quality; 

 productive; a late keeper. December to March. 



Greening, Northwestern. New, originated in 

 Waupaca County, Wis. Fruit medium to large, 

 averaging from 7 to 8 ounces each and very 

 uniform in size. Color greenish yellow, flesh 

 juicy, firm and fine grained, very fine quality 

 and flavor. Tree is very hardy and a thrifty 

 grower, an early and continuous bearer; one of 

 the longest keepers known; with proper care can 

 be kept throughout the entire year. January to 

 June. 



Greening, Rhode Island. 



yellow; tender and juicy. 



Large; light greenish 

 November to March. 



Baldwin Apple 



Grimes Golden. Highest quality; medium to 

 large; golden yellow, sub-acid, spicy and rich. 

 January to March. 



King of Tompkins County. Large and hand- 

 some; striped red and yellow. November to 

 May. 



Mcintosh Red. Large, roundish, skin mostly cov- 

 ered with bright red; flesh white, tender, sub- 

 acid, sprightly, very good. Handsome; hardy. 

 November to February. 



