ITALOGUE SOUTHERN NURSERIES. 
Rome Beauty 
" ' ' abundantly; succeeds well in Western Maryland and the mountains of Vi 
|lt too early in or near the tide-water section. October to January — later in the mountains. 
-This famous apple originated with Mr. Sandusky, of Giles County, Tenn. The orig-inal 
J Seedling, and grew to an immense size, and lived to be about 60 years old. It bore heavy 
and was loaded with fruit when blown down during a storm. The apples have been kept froi 
November to June in perfect condition. It Is 
surpassed in quality, flavor and beauty, and should 
be planted by all who appreciate a long-keeping 
winter apple in the South. In color it is a beau- 
tiful golden yellow, bordering to red next the sun. 
In shape it Is rather flattened, but smooth and 
perfect. 
Berry Bed — A chance seedling from the farm 
of John Berry, of Meadow Creek. Ky. Large to 
very large; color dark, bright, shining red; form 
oblate: flesh cream color; quality good, flavor ex- 
cellent and retained through its long keeping sea- 
son; sub-acid, rich, juicy. As a market variety 
and long keeper, it is second to none; an enormous 
bearer. In 1872, 47 bushels were picked from the 
original tree, and in 1874 over 76 bushels. Many 
years It has averaged 40 bushels. This Is a noble 
winter apple, and deserves a place in every col- 
lection. 
Coffelt Beauty — A seedling from Ben Davis, 
which the tree resembles in growth. It possesses 
all the good qualities of Ben Davis with none of 
the bad. A good grower in nursery and orchard. 
An abundant and regular bearer. Fruit hangs 
well on the tree. Above medium size, resembling 
the T.lmber Twig In form, but larger. Beautifully 
striped and splashed with red, on a yellow ground. 
Fameuse (Snow Apple) — Medium size, roundish, 
handsome, deep crimson; flesh snowy white, ten- 
der, juicy, highly flavored and delicious. Produc- 
tive and hardy. October to January. 
Golden Kusset — Medium size; dull russet with 
a tinge of red on exposed side; flesh generally 
crisp, juicy and high flavored; tree a vigorous 
grower and great bearer. December to May. 
Gano — Tree very healthy, vigorous, hardy, hav- 
ing stood 32 degrees below zero without injury. A 
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annual and prolific bearer. Foliage large and dark. February to May >=->-"J. 
verv"'?en^e?°„"7j''^," .'"o^,""™' r<>"">l'?h, skin yellowish, nearly covered with dark or lively red; fine grained, 
\ery tender and finely flavored; mod. October to December. 
avolf'"h^J^^'„,?uf'l'^J''""''^,1f Size large; color dark red on yellow ground; beautiful, large, showy 
apple, bears quite young; quality one of the best. A fine wint'r apple for Piedmont and mountain sections. 
I-awver (Delaware Red Winter) — Medium fo 
large; bright red, highly colored; flesh fine 
grained, crisp, juicy, sub-acid; excellent; a fine 
keeper, vigorous and productive; one of the 
best. November to May. 
I'. .S. I'earmain — Large; yellow, striped, 
splashed and shaded with red; flavor mild, rich 
and pleasant, sprightly sub-acid, very good, A 
valuable market apple. Tree a vigorous grower. 
Mann — Fruit medium to large; roundish 
oblate, nearly regular; skin deep yellow when 
fully ripe; flesh yellowish, halt fine, half ten- 
der; mild, pleasant, sub-acid. The tree grows 
straight and symmetrical, and makes a large 
tree in the orchard. It is an early and annual 
bearer. 
Missouri Pippin — Large, oblong; bright red, 
with darker red stripes; very handsome; fair 
quality; a good grower and an early and im- 
mense bearer; often fruits at two years in nur- 
sery rows; valuable for market. December to 
April. 
Niciiajack — This apple is very widely dis- 
seminated in the Southern States, where it Is 
known under about forty different names, which 
is pretty good evidence that it has proved it- 
self a valuable sort. Fruit large, roundish; 
skin striped and splashed with crimson; flesh 
yellowish, compact, moderately tender and juicy 
sub-acid; quality good. November to March. 
Northwestern Greening — Large; yellow and 
rich; exceedingly hardy, and claimed to be an 
extra long keeper. New. 
Nortllern Spy — Large; roundish, slightly 
conical, somewhat ribbed; striped, with the 
sunny side nearly covered with purplish red; 
flesh white and tender, with a mild sub-acid, 
rich and delicious flavor; tree Is a strong, up- 
right grower and forms a very compact head; 
should be kept open by pruning, so as to admit 
the air and light freely. Begins to bear late. 
Paragon — This apple originated in Tennessee, and has proven to be Identical both In tree and fruit to the 
Arkansaw. So these two apples are so near alike they are called twin sisters. They are now fast pushing their 
way to the front as leading winter apples for home consumption, as well as for market. They are both seed- 
ling of the old, well-known Winesap. Nearly twice as large. Equally as good, if not better, in quality, and 
superior keepers. 
Gano 
