Reid s Nurseries — Catalogue oe Small Fruits, Etc. 
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The plum, like the pear and other finer fruits, attains its greatest perfection on our heavy soil, being entirely 
free from disease. The curculio, a small, dark brown beetle, often stings the fruit, causing it to drop off; but 
the following directions faithfully observed, will secure a good crop of this splendid fruit everywhere : 
As soon as the blossoms are fallen, spread two sheets under the tree, and give the tree a sudden jar by strik 
ing a smart blow with a hammer upon the stub of a limb sawed from the tree for the purpose ; the insects will 
drop on the sheet, and can be killed. Collect all the fallen fruit and burn or feed to swine. Repeat the opera- 
tion every day for two or three weeks. It should be done before sunrise. 
VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
Heavy first-class, 5 to 7 ft. ; H in. and up 
Light first-class, 5 to 6 ft. ; % to Kin 
Seocnd-class, 4 to 5 ft. ; 'A to fSin 
Extra, 6 to 8 ft - • ■ 
Mailing size, postpaid 4 D ees for ¥1 
N. B. No Plums on. peach roots. ABUNDANCE. 
Each 
Doz. 
Per 100 
*0 50 
$5 OO 
$25 OO 
45 
4 50 
20 OO 
40 
4 OO 
15 OO 
60 
6 00 
30 OO 
3 d 
This is a remarkable fruit, and unlike any other 
In growth it is so strong and handsome as 
render it worthy of being planted as an orna- 
mental tree— equaling in thrift and beauty Kieffer 
pear, which it even excels in early and profuse 
bearing. The fruit is very large, showy and beau- 
tiful, amber-colored, turningtoa rich, bright cherry, 
with a decided white bloom, and highly perfumed : 
flesh light yellow, exceedingly juicy and tender, 
and of delicious sweetness. 
BURBANK. 
Of the many varieties introduced from Japan, 
te Burbank is the most promising, its flavor being 
le best. The tree is universally vigorous, and has 
;rong branches, and begins to bear, usually, when 
vo years old. The skin of the fruit is thick and is 
Imost curculio-proof. An admirable shipping 
ariety ; ripens from June 20 till the last of the 
lonth 
- WILLARD. 
This is another of the Japanese varieties which 
i becoming very popular. It is highly praised by 
nr leading horticulturists as being one of the best 
r this class. Tree is a good grower, immensely 
roductive. much earlier than Abundance, and of 
>od quality. A decided acquisition, and worthy 
fa place in all orchards. Price, first-class, 75 cts ; , 
7 50 per doz.; medium, 50 cts., $5 per doz.; mail 
