Frequent cultivating is necessary, as there is no better way of keeping the moisture near the surface. 
Our list ?f fruit trees has been cut down to the very best, so that intending planters may depend upon them as being 
do that' d ° belieVe in catal °g in S lon S lists - 0ur customers, therefore, will have no experimenting. We 
While we aim to have all our fruit trees true to name, and hold ourselves ready, on proper proof, to replace, free of 
charge, all stock that may prove untrue to label, or to refund amount originally paid by the customer, it is mutually 
understood and agreed between the purchaser and ourselves that our guarantee of genuineness shall not make us 
w f ° r any SUm S reater tnan tnat originally paid us for such stock as may prove untrue. 
We have an unusually fine lot of trees to offer for this coming planting season, and planters will do well to write us 
for prices on large lots. 
Bartlett Pear 
APPLES 
The first fruit in importance is the apple. Its period 
of ripening, unlike that of other fruits, extends nearly 
or quite through the year. By making judicious selec- 
tions of Summer, Autumn and Winter sorts, a constant 
succession can easily be obtained of this indispensable 
fruit. Price, 4 to 5 feet high, 35c each; $2.50 per 10; 
$18.00 per 100. 
ALEXANDER. Yellow, streaked with red; brighter red in the sun; 
flesh yellowish white; crisp, tender and juicy. A very fine maTket 
variety. Ripe in September and October. 
BISMARCK. Introduced from New Zealand and said to be oire of 
the most promising of recent introductions; a tremendous bearer 
and one of the very best apples for hot climates. Fruit is of a 
beautiful golden-yellow color, of the largest size; very highly 
flavored and as a dessert apple said to have no equal ; also suit, 
able for cooking purposes. Ripens early and is a good keeper 
BALDWIN. .Large, roundish, deep bright red over a yellow ground; 
flesh yellowish white, crisp, juicy, sub-acid. Ripe in November 
and December. An excellent market sort. 
BEN DAVIS. Large and handsome; striped; of good quality; very 
productive. Ripe in November and December. 
EARLY HARVEST. Yellow, excellent for cooking or dessert. 
July. 
XSOPTJS-SPITZENBERG. Large, light red, rich. Sprightly- 
vinous flavor. One of the best. November to January. 
OEAVENSTEIN. A large, striped, beautiful, roundish apple; of 
excellent quality, juicy, high flavored. A good grower and 
prolific bearer. Ripe in August. A good market sort. 
NORTHERN SPY. Greenish-yellow, striped purplish red; flesh 
white and juicy. ' A fine, late keeper. 
RED ASTRACHAN, Large, roundish, skin deep red; flesh white, 
juicy and crisp, though rather acid. A hardy, vigorous and 
early bearer. The best early apple. Ripe in June and July. 
RHODE ISLAND GREENING. Large, greenish yellow. A con- 
stant heavy bearer. Ripe in October and December. 
WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN. "Another sort that bears well 
in this Staje. Large, roundish, oblong, and pale yellow, dotted 
with brown; flesh yellowish, delicate, crisp, juicy, sub-acid; 
extra fine flavor. A general favorite. Late keeper. A strong 
and healthy grower Ripe December to February. 
Early Crawford Peach 
WINES AP. Yellow, ground streaked with red; flesh yellow, with 
rich flavor; excellent for table. Ripens November to January. 
YELLOW BELLFLOWER. Very large, oblong, irregular and 
tapering toward the eye; skin smooth and of pale lemon color; 
flesh firm but tender, juicy and sub-acid. One of the standard 
apples of California. A good grower and very productive. 
Ripens November to February. 
YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN. Another variety very success- 
fully grown in California. Large; flesh yellow, firm, crisp, 
juicy, of exceedingly rich flavor. The best winter apple. Ripe 
January to March. 
CRAB APPLES 
Price same as Apples 
RED SIBERIAN. Fruit about an inch in diameter. Yellow with 
a scarlet Cheek. An erect, free grower. Bears very young. 
WHITNEY. Glossy green, striped and splashed carmine; flesh 
firm, juicy and very pleasant flavor. 
YELLOW SIBERIAN (Golden Beauty). Large, color beautiful 
golden yellow. 
PEARS 
The Pear does well in all soils, but succeeds best on 
a heavy loam. Summer and Autumn pears should be 
gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, and the 
fruit placed in a dark, cool place, where it will ripen, 
acquiring a delicious aroma and fine flavor. 
Price, 4 to 5 feet, 35c each; $3.00 per 10; $22.50 per 100. 
BARTLETT. _ There is no occasion to describe this variety, so well 
known is it. A vigorous and strong grower. Bears heavily; 
good for shipping and canning. Ripe in August. 
BEDRRE CLAIRGEAU. Very large; red cheek with russet ground. 
Bears very heavily and when quite young. Flesh rather coarse 
at the core. Fine shipper to Eastern markets. Ripe in October. 
BEURRE HARDY. This autumn pear is very desirable on account 
ot its fine flavor and good bearing qualities. 
CLAPP'S FAVORITE. A splendid sort; resembles the Bartlett, 
ripens a few days earlier; fine, melting, with a sweet vinous 
flavor. Ripens August. 
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