Clibrans' List of Fruits. 
THE POPULARITY TT was with feelings of pleasure we recorded in our 
OF JL last issue, that the demand for the many kinds of 
HARDY FRUIT. trees, bushe sand plants that produce edible fruits 
was on the increase. Great as had been the de- 
mand previous to the publication of our last issue, it has again, during 
the past season, been much exceeded. Beyond all doubt, the appreciation 
of Fruit stands higher in this country to-day than it has ever done in the 
past It is also a matter for great satisfaction to know that it is being 
iealised, to the benefit of all concerned, that a very large proportion of 
the fruit imported can be produced equally well— in some cases better— 
at home. 
Fruit The notes of a Lecture delivered by Dr. Josiah 
AS FOOD. Oldfield on “ The Value of Fruit as Food,” that we 
print in this issue, will, we think, be read with interest. 
Dr. Oldfield is a recognised authority on the subject, having hail ex- 
ceptional opportunities for studying and observing the effects of fruit as 
an article of diet. 
POINTS The importance of securing the best possible trees 
OF for planting purposes cannot be too greatly insisted 
IMPORTANCE, upon. Unless the trees have been properly grown. 
are free from pests, and have well developed roots, the 
cultivator is handicapped at the outset. 
Upwards of half a century’s experience in the production of bruit Trees 
and Bushes of the highest class, is placed at the disposal of our clients. The 
employment of specialists exclusively devoted to this department, together 
with the exercise of the highest skill and most careful attention to every 
detail, enables us to produce and offer Trees and Bushes of the highest 
quality and grade. 
SOIL The high altitude at which our Fruit lands are 
AND SYSTEM, situated, the favourable character of the soil, and the 
system of growing and transplanting that we adopt, 
combine to make our Fruit Trees bardy, strong, vigorous, and what is most 
important, well furnished with an abundant supply of fibrous roots. 
CLEANLINESS Every practical Fruitgrower knows the great import - 
UNp auce of these two points. Unless the former is constantly 
NOMENCLATURE, maintained, success in Fruit growing will not be pos- 
sible. Correct and true nomenclature is eqully import- 
ant. Both these subjects meet with special and unremitting care and 
attention at our hands. 
WE We wouldmuch prefer, that instead of our describing 
INVITE to you the extent and excellence of our stocks, you 
INSPECTION. paid us a visit and inspected the same yourself. We 
think it would interest you and also be beneficial to 
ourselves. The nearest Station to our Nurseries is Hale (late Peel Causeway) 
on the Cheshire Lines Railway, distant about one mile : a good service ot 
trains is maintained between this Station and Manchester on the one 
side, and Chester for connections into Wales, etc. , on the other. We 
shall always be pleased to meet visitors by appointment. 
