FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 
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We oflFer only a select list of varieties, beginning with the very earliest and covering 
the whole season to the verj' latest. Among them are several new sorts which have 
proved themselves much more valuable than many of the older varieties. AVhether 
planting for home use or market we would not advise increasing the list to any extent. 
We sell the trees one year old from bud. 
FALL, PLANTING OF PEACHES, 
When Peach trees are received in the fall, they should be trenched in to remain 
through the winter. Selecting a hii;h, dry place, where it is not possible for water to 
collect and stand, and where the soil is well worked and fine, dig a trench about 
eighteen inches deep and two or three feet wide, running north and south. Com- 
mencing at the south end of the trench thus opened, place in a thin la3'er of trees lean- 
ing to the south forty-five degrees, and cover both roots and bodies with the fine earth, 
using care that the soil comes in contact with every root; thus follow with layer after 
layer until all are in. Next pack the dirt well up among the limbs, forming a ridge so 
the water will lie sure to run away from the trees. While there is no objection to cov- 
ering the trees entirely with dirt, we think a better way is to leave a portion of the tops 
out and cover the same with evergreen boughs. In the spring as soon as the frost is 
entirely out of the trench, the trees should be planted. Prune them severely before 
planting. We remove every limb and head the leader back to within 2t feet of the 
ground. Do not fail to prune them some, nor forget to mulch the trees after they are 
planted. 
Alexander. — This remarkable variety is said to ripen two weeks earlier than Hale's 
Early. Large; color deep maroon, handsomely shaded; rich and good; flesh firm; most 
excellent for shipping to distant markets. Fine, hardy and productive. 
Aiiisden's «Tune. — In habit of tree, time of ripening and general appearance re- 
sembling Alexander. 
Early Beatrice. — Fruit medium size, with a marbled red cheek; tlesh melting, 
juicy; ripens a few days before Hale's Early. 
Early Louise — Medium size, bright red, melting, very juicy and excellent. Nearly 
as early as the Beatrice. 
Early Rivers. — Large; color pale straw, with a delicate pink cheek; flesh melting, 
with a rich flavor. Ripens after Early Louise. 
Garlield. — Large size; good quality; remarkably handsome; flesh yellow; skin dark 
red or crimson. Tree remarkably hardy and handsome, and an enormous bearer. New 
and one of the most attractive varieties of recent introduction. September. 
Hale's Early. — Medium; skin white, with red cheek; juicy, melting, and very 
agreeable. Tree very vigorous and productive. Inclined to rot in some sections. 
Foster Peacli — Yellow, freestone. It is a very large round peach, fully as large 
as Crawford's Earl}'-, and of better quality, the fruit running more uniform in size. 
Ki])ens a week before Crawford's Early. 
Larg'e Early York. — Tiie tree is vigorous and poductive. Fruit dotted with red 
in the shade, deep red cheek to the sun; flesh nearly white, fine grained, very juicy, 
with a mild, rich, excellent flavor. Ripens a few days before Crawford's Early. 
