THE M. H. HARMAN COMPANY 
NUTS 
The past few years have witnessed a remarkable development 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. The immense importations of 
foreign nuts every year give some idea of the market to be supplied. Few farms but contain land, that, if planted to 
nut bearing trees, would pay better than anything else to which it could be devoted; the nuts in many cases paying 
better than farm crops or fruits, while most kinds are making a growth of valuable timber, that will of itself pav a large 
per cent, 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. * 
Butternut (White Walnut). A native tree of medium 
size; spreading head, grayish colored bark; wood very 
valuable. Nut oblong and rough; highly prized for its 
sweet, nutritious kernel. 
Filbert, English (Hazel Nut). This is of the easiest cul- 
ture, growing 0 to 8 feet, entirely Jiardy, and one of the 
most profitable and satisfactory nuts to grow; succeeding 
on almost all soils; bearing early and abundantly. Nuts 
nearly round, rich, and of excellent flavor. 
Chestnut 
American Sweet. A valuable native tree, both useful 
and ornamental. When grown in open ground it assumes 
an elegant, symmetrical form; foUage rich and glossy. 
Nuts sweet, of delicate flavor, and are a valuable article of 
commerce. 
Spanish. A handsome, round headed tree, producing 
abundantly very large nuts that find a ready market at 
good prices. Not as sweet as the American. 
Paragon (New). A vigorous grower and an early, 
abundant bearer; nuts very large three or four in a burr 
and particularly sweet and rich. 
Numbo. Nuts very large and of fine appearance, sweet 
and early to ripen. Tree enormously productive, bearing 
regularly. 
Walnut 
Black. A native tree of large size and majestic form, 
beautiful foliage. The most valuable of all trees for its 
timber which enters largely into the manufacture of fine 
furniture and cabinet ware, and brings the highest price in 
rnarket. Tree a rapid grower, producing a large round nut 
of excellent quality. 
English. A fine, lofty growing tree, with a handsome 
spreading head. It produces immense crops of thin shelled 
delicious nuts, which are always in demand ; fruit in green 
state is highly esteemed for pickling. 
Japan. The nuts are considerably larger than the 
common hickory-nut, and borne in clusters of fifteen to 
^enty. The shell is a little thicker than that of the 
English \Valnut, which it resembles in a general way. The 
trees begin to bear when two or three years old. 
GRAPES 
Grape vines arc very easily transplanted when young, if thrifty plants are used 
Dig holes from eight to ten inches deep and large enough so the roots may be'spread naturally, without crossing 
each other; distribute the finest soil among them and pack firmly. “ 
Cultivate thoroughly through the season; the spring following planting, after the buds swell, cut off all but the two- 
best lowest buds permitting two canes only to grow. In the fall cut one cane four to six feet to bear the next year and 
cut one back to two eyes again to form new wood for the following year's crop. ' 
There is a large list of novelties but we name only those that thrive in most localities. 
Moore’s Early 
Black and Blue Varieties 
Campbell’s Early. A fine new grape. Clusters large, 
compact and handsome, berries large, nearly round, black, 
with light purple bloom; flesh firm, but tender; the seeds 
are few; quality rich, sweet, slightly vinous; a strong and 
vigorous grower with healthy foliage; it ripens very early; 
the berries do not drop easily from the clusters, and the 
fruit keeps a long time in perfection. 
Concord. Bunch and berries large, round, black, 
thickly covered vv-ith a beautiful bloom ; flesh moderately 
juicy, sweet pulp, quite tender when fully ripe. Ripens 
from 10th to 20th of September. Vine healthy, hardy and 
productive. 
Early Ohio. Ripens ten days to two'weeks before 
Moore’s Early. Bunch large, compact, shouldered; 
berry medium, covered with heavy bloom; foliage heavy 
and perfectly healthy. Fully as hardy as the Concord. 
Very productive, and of good quality. Berry adheres 
firmly to stem. One of the best shippers. 
Isabella. Well known and heretofore popular. Bunch 
and berry large, dark purple, sweet and rich when fully 
ripe. Too late for some seasons. 
Moore’s Early. Bunch and berry large, with a blue 
bloom; quality better than Concord; ripens ten days 
before Hartford. Its size and earliness render it desirable. 
Worden. Bunches large, handsome; berries large, 
sweet. Ten days earlier than the Concord, and superior 
to it in flavor; ripens well in cold localities. Vine very 
thrifty and vigorous; perfectly hardy and a good bearer. 
Popular for vineyard and garden. 
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