J. H. Girardeau, Proprietor, Monticello, 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 
without peeling, and when the 
weather is favorable they often pre- 
serve themselves on the tree. 
Lemon. Medium to large ; yel- 
low, sweet; profuse and early 
bearer ; a very desirable variety. 
Hon. Harrison "Reed, of Jackson- 
ville, Fla., has one tree of this va- 
riety, which he says has given him io 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 Mas- 
sey, of the North Carolina Experiment Station, after testing all 
promising varieties, says that the Celestial is the hardiest. 
f 
t The man who plants a t 
♦ choice nut, expecting to get a ♦ 
♦ tree just like the parent, is a ♦ 
♦ brother of the in an who* 
♦ plants an apple seed and ex- ♦ 
t pects to raise a Ben Davis ♦ 
♦ apple, the only difference be- J 
X ing that he has to wait twice ♦ 
♦ as long to find out he was ♦ 
I mistaken. \ 
GRAPES. 
Fig. 
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, garden 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 abun- 
dant 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 prolific and a vigorous grower. One of the most reliable and 
profitable varieties for general'cultivation, and, next to Delaware, the most popular of native Grapes. 
Delaware. Bunch medium, compact ; berries medium ; skin thin, but tenacious, light red ; pulp ten- 
der, 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 appear- 
ance, equal or superior to the Niagara in quality, and ten 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 gcod; 
very early, or two weeks before the 
1 Concord. Valuable for market. 
Ives. Bunches very large, berries large ; blue ; skin thick ; 
flesh pulpy, sweet ; very vigorous grower and prolific bearer. 
Ripens with Hartford Prolific. This variety is most hardy, and 
very popular as a wine Grape. 
POMEGRANATES. 
The variety, which we introduce, is the best 
J We heard a gentleman who j 
t shipped Grapes from Meigs, J 
♦ Ga., not thirty miles troin j 
t Monticello, say: “ The two J 
t car-loads already shipped 5 
t have averaged nie $i,coo per ' 
J car.” He preferred the Ives 
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Moore's Diamond. 
Purple Seeded. 
ever seen. Fruit is large, rind thin, and the color of the seed a 
dark ruby or wine color. The flavor is very fine, being a sprightly, 
vinous, subacid. We have received flattering testimonials from 
every one who has seen this Pomegranate. It is remarkable that 
the Pomegranate is not more generally planted, as it ripens in 
September ; it also makes a delightful summer drink. The bark 
of the tree contains valuable medicinal properties. 
