J. H. GIRARDEAU, PROPRIETOR, MONTIGELLO, FLORIDA. 
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Figs. 
This is one of the most desirable of Southern fruits that may be had for table use from June to Novem- 
ber. It is well adapted to nearly the whole South, and no home or fruit orchard should be without it. 
The land for Figs should be well drained and very rich ; one of the most desirable places to plant, where 
only a few trees are required for family use, is near a wash house or some convenient place, where soapy 
water, ashes, etc., can be placed around the trees. 
Sugar, or Celestial Fig. Known to all lovers of Figs as the best. 
The fruits are small, but very sweet — so sweet that you can eat them with- 
out peeling, and when the weather is favorable they often preserve them- 
selves oa the tree. 
Lemon. Medium to large ; yellow, sweet ; profuse and early bearer ; 
a very desirable variety. Hon. Harrison Reed, of Jacksonville, Fla., has 
one tree of this variety, which he says has given him 10 to 12 bushels of 
fruit annually for the past 10 years. 
Other Figs. We have tested a dozen or more varieties of Figs, but have discarded all but the two 
named above. Professor Massey, of the North Carolina experiment Station, after testing all promising 
varieties, says that the Celestial is the hardiest. 
Price of Figs, IS cts. each, $1.2S for 10, $10 per 100. 
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Grapes. 
The vine comes quickly into bearing, yielding fruit usually the second year after planting, requires but 
little space, and when properly trained, is an ornament to the yard, gar- 
den or vineyard. It is stated by some of the most eminent physiologists 
that among all the fruits conducive to regularity, health and vigor in the 
human system, the Grape ranks number one. We hope to see the day 
when every family shall have an abundant supply of this most excellent 
fruit for at least six months of the year. The soil for Grapes should be 
dry ; when not so naturally, it should be thoroughly drained. It should be 
deeply worked and well manured. 
Concord. Bunches and berries very large, blue-black, with bloom ; 
skin thin, cracks easily; flesh sweet, pulpy, tender; quality good; very 
One of the most reliable and profitable varieties for general cultivation, 
We heard a gentleman who 
shipped Grapes from Meigs, 
Ga., not thirty miles from 
Monticello, say: “The two 
car -toads already shipped 
have averaged me $1,000 per 
car.” lie preferred the Ives. 
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prolific and a vigorous grower. 
and, next to Delaware, the most popular of native Grapes. 
Delaware. Bunch medium, compact ; berries medium ; skin thin, but tenaceous, light red ; pulp 
tender, vinous and sprightly ; quality best ; moderate grower, but vine very healthy ; very prolific, and 
more free from disease than any other variety grown ; unsurpassed for table and white wine. This variety 
ranks as the standard of excellence. 
Niagara. Bunch and berry large, greenish-yellow ; flesh pulpy, sweet, foxy. Although not of the 
best quality, its remarkable size and fine appearance will give it much popularity as a market variety ; 
vigorous and prolific. 
Moore’s Diamond. A new white Grape of handsome 
appearance, equal or superior to the Niagara in quality, and 10 
days earlier than that variety. It is a very vigorous and thrifty 
grower, and seems to be well suited for culture in the South, both 
for home use and as a market Grape. 
Moore’s Early. Bunch small ; berry very large, round, 
blue-black ; flesh pulpy, sweet ; quality good ; very early, or two 
weeks before the Concord. Valuable for market. 
Ives. Bunches very large ; berries large ; blue; skin thick; 
fleshy pulpy, sweet; very vigorous grower and prolific bearer 
Ripens with Hartford Prolific. This variety is most hardy, and 
very popular as a wine Grape. 
Price of Grapes, 10 cts, each, 75 cts. for 10, $5 per 100. 
Japan Persimmons. 
I have a very fine stock of these on native roots. A few 
trees will furnish an abundant supply of this delicious fruit. 
Can supply all leading varieties. 
PRICE OF JAPAN PERSIMMONS. 
Each Per 10 Per ico 
3 to 4 feet $0 15 $1 25 $10 00 
4 to 6 feet 20 I 50 12 00 MOORE S DIAMOND 
