FRUIT DEPARTMENT RHUBARB, NUT TREES 
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RHUBARB, Continued. 
Australian Crimson Winter. Introduced by Luther 
Burbank: “Fully six months earlier than any 
other Rhubarb. The stalk is of medium size, 
well-grown ones averaging 12 to 18 inches in 
length and about | to 1 inch in diameter; they are 
a pale, greenish crimson color, turning, when 
cooked, to a light clear crimson, and of very best 
quality. The plants are somewhat more inclined 
to blossom than the other kinds, which is easily 
remedied by topping. Crimson Winter starts to 
grow vigorously by October and continues to 
produce stalks continuously until after the com- 
mon varieties make their first appearance. If 
kept moist, will produce stalks abundantly at any 
season in warmer districts.” 
Dodge’s Prolific. A valuable new variety ; seed- 
ling from the Myatt’s Linnaeus. Ripens between 
the Victoria and Linnaeus. Very large, stalks 
often 3 to 4 feet high; very tender. The best 
variety that has been introduced, unless it is the 
Australian Crimson Winter, which stands in a 
class by itself. 
Linnaeus. Large, early, tender and fine. The 
very best of the old varieties. 
Victoria. Very large and valuable for market. 
Early. 
MULBERRIES 
The Mulberry is valuable as an ornamental shade tree, and the fruit is much liked in many 
sections. Plant in deep, rich, sandy loam. The tree requires little or no pruning, and is of easy 
culture. 
Downing’s Everbearing. The beauty of this as 
a lawn or a street tree is quite enough to com- 
mend it, but, in addition, it yields an abundant 
supply of its large, refreshing berries for about 
three months. Henry Ward Beecher says:“I re- 
gard it as an indispensable addition to every fruit 
garden ; and I speak what I think when I say I 
had rather have one tree of Downing’s Everbear- 
ing Mulberries than a bed of strawberries.” 
New American. Equal to Downing’s in all re- 
spects, and a much hardier tree. Vigorous grow- 
er; very productive; the best variety for fruit. 
Ripe from middle of June to middle of September. 
Noir of Spain. A new everbearing Mulberry of 
large size, larger than the Lawton blackberry, 
which it greatly resembles. Color black; flavor 
tart, like a blackberry, and not the insipid sweet 
of most of the Morus family, and preferred by 
many to a blackberry. The tree is a sure bearer, 
strong grower, very hardy and has a tendency 
to weep, and could almost be classed as a weep- 
ing tree, making the fruit easily gathered. A 
very desirable ornamental tree, as well as one of 
the hardiest and most abundant bearers. By far 
the most desirable of the Mulberries. 
Russian. ( Morus Tatarica alba.) A very 
hardy, rapid-growing timber tree of great value, 
especially of the West. Introduced by the Men- 
nonites. Foliage abundant and said to be very 
desirable in the culture of silkworms. Fruit 
good size and produced in great abundance. 
White. (M. alba.) This has both white and 
black-fruited trees. It is also known under the 
names Moretti, Italica, etc. It forms a large, 
spreading tree, and in addition to its fruit, it3 
foliage makes good food for silkworms. 
NUT TREES 
The past few years has witnessed a remarkable developement in the planting of nut-bearing 
trees. Probably no branch of tree cultivation pays larger profits or is as well assured of a profitable 
market for all products. The immense importation of foreign nuts every year gives some idea of 
the market to be supplied. But few farms contain land that, if planted to nut bearing trees, would 
not pay better than anything else to which it could be devoted. The nuts in many cases pay better 
than farm crops or fruits, while most kinds are making a growth of valuable timber that will of it- 
self pay a large percent on the investment. Our native nut-bearing trees are admirably adapted for 
planting in streets, farm lanes, pastures, etc., for shade, ornament and profitable returns. 
ALMONDS. ( Prunus ; Amygdalus) 
The Almond requires a light, warm soil. 
Drake’s Seedling. Originated with Mr. Drake, 
of Suisun, California. Of the Languedoc class. 
Bears abundantly and regularly where the Lan- 
guedoc is a total failure. 
Hard-Shell. A fine hardy variety, with large, 
plump kernel. The tree is very ornamental when 
in bloom. 
1. X. L. Large, generally single kernels; hulls 
easily; soft shell. Tree a strong, upright grow- 
er and bears heavily and regularly. 
Jordan. Iutroduced from Spain about 1893. 
Origin of name, “Jordan,” unknown. Nut very 
long, narrow, but very plump, with hard, smooth 
shell, truncated base and somewhat bent at apex, 
edge sharp and knife-like. Fruit thin-fleshed and 
covered with a heavy pubescene; kernel nearly 
fills the entire cavity and is covered with a most 
delicate papery skin, much thinner than on any 
other Almond, which is one of its most valuable 
qualities. In flavor and texture the flesh far sur- 
passes in delicacy any other variety. The most 
valuable addition to the nut list that has been 
made for many years. 
Ne Plus Ultra. Similar to above, but of differ- 
ent habit of growth. 
Nonpareil. Large, full kernel, thin shell. Tree 
